Ghost Stories - Kids Fiction

When they ring the bell at the house with the dusty windows and tarnished nameplate to inquire about the advertised "Saturday Person," Thruppence and Tim don't know what they're getting themselves into. A Saturday job sounds ideal But had that nameplate been properly cleaned,...

The bestselling You're Invited to a Creepover middle grade series comes to graphic novels with this first book about a bone-chilling sleepover game gone ghostly. During a round of Truth or Dare, Abby Miller confesses her crush on Jake Chilson. The only people who...

It's time to face the music...Just when eleven-year-old Thelma Bee thinks she might finish 6th grade like a semi-normal kid, supernatural activity begins to spike once again in Riverfish, MA. From reports of wandering tree monsters, to a local river shifting its course, something...

Fifteen-year-old Mia is not exactly thrilled when she gets the news that her parents are shipping her off to boarding school. It's not like she did anything that bad -- all she did was wreck her dad's car and max out her step mum's...

It's time to face the music...Just when eleven-year-old Thelma Bee thinks she might finish 6th grade like a semi-normal kid, supernatural activity begins to spike once again in Riverfish, MA. From reports of wandering tree monsters, to a local river shifting its course, something...

In the latest chiller from million-copy-seller K.R. Alexander, author of THE COLLECTOR and THE FEAR ZONE, an app that allows you to see ghosts can only lead you to horrifying sights...Do you think an app that allows you to see ghosts would be cool?...

Clever ghosts-in-training solve a scary haunted house problem. Groana, Moana, and Shrieky are three little ghosties learning the tricks to giving a good scare. They stomp around, spook family pets, and slam toilet seats. They're all set to pass their Halloween test, until they...

When Glennon McCue moves into a lighthouse on a mysterious island not found on any maps, he must figure out why those who visit are never heard from again before he and his family fall victim to the island's curse. When Glennon McCue_'s father...

In this thrilling and spooky middle grade graphic novel companion to The Ghoul Next Door by New York Times bestselling author Cullen Bunn and Cat Ferris, Lavinia and Grey team up again to solve the town's mystery.Ever wake up in the middle of the...

A sweetly spooky ghost story about a Cuban American boy who befriends a pair of spirits and tries to break the curse on his island home . . . only to discover a seemingly lost piece of his family's history in the process. This...

A sweetly spooky ghost story about a Cuban American boy who befriends a pair of spirits and tries to break the curse on his island home . . . only to discover a seemingly lost piece of his family's history in the process. This...

In the second book of the Wild Magic trilogy, courageous young Mup and her family are trying to heal and restore the kingdom when they uncover an ancient and powerful anger. The old queen and her raggedy witches have fled Witches Borough, and Mup's...

From around the world comes this spooky collection of short stories and folktales: ghosts, ghouls, vampires, and skeletons galore to satisfy all horror hounds and thrill seekers Something was approaching the house, and growing larger the nearer it came. Coming closer . . ....

Is it science...or strange and ghostly? There's something very odd about Mr. Maan, the scientist who is helping teach Asim's class about the moon. He spends a lot of time staring up at the night sky. Sometimes, he almost seems to glow. Asim is...

Give Your Kids a Fright!Haunted houses, prowling monsters, vengeful ghosts, and more are waiting for you. Inside you'll find 35 original short scary stories for kids, including: A room where everything is wrong and you can never leave. A forest guide who leads people...

Give Your Kids a Fright!Haunted houses, prowling monsters, vengeful ghosts, and more are waiting for you. Inside you'll find 35 original short scary stories for kids, including: A room where everything is wrong and you can never leave. A forest guide who leads people...

Welcome to Scarecrow HollowThe Urban Myth: The house was built around the turn of the century by an elderly man with many children. When the man died in the 1940's of old age, he left his spirit behind in the home. The apparition drags...

From Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile, Drama, and Sisters Catrina and her family are moving to the coast of Northern California because her little sister, Maya, is sick. Cat isn't happy about leaving her friends...

Desmond and Andres are in for a bike-riding adventure in the second book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter book series! Welcome to Kersville, a town with a spooky history and a collection of ghosts and spirits who are major mischief-makers. Most kids...

A werewolf has everyone chasing their tails in this twelfth spooky adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series Kersville has a furry problem: there's dogcatcher on the loose And he's snatching up every dog he can find, including the ugliest stray you've ever...

In this thrilling and spooky middle grade graphic novel companion to The Ghoul Next Door by New York Times bestselling author Cullen Bunn and Cat Ferris, Lavinia and Grey team up again to solve the town's mystery.Ever wake up in the middle of the...

When new hall monitor Sam Graves discovers that his school is alive, he teams up with his friends to fight back against the school and save their class play. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of...

Dandy's father-son miniature golf tournament is postponed due to technical difficulties. But Malcolm knows they're ghost related. With Grandma Eunice in tow, the boys sneak into the golf course. Shortly after arriving, Grandma Eunice goes missing. Can the boys find her, and will they...

When Pop Quiz Porter, the oldest and meanest substitute teacher in the world, invites Malcolm and Dandy over to her house, the boys expect to meet their doom. Instead, she wants their help getting rid of a ghost haunting her creepy doll collection. Aligned...

For fans of Ghosts and Hilo, New York Times bestselling author Cullen Bunn and acclaimed artist Cat Farris deliver a fun, spooky, full-color middle grade graphic novel about a supernatural adventure and friendships that go beyond the grave. "A thoroughly charming story of friendship,...

A fifth Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella Pick a book. Grow a Reader This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots,...

In the fourteenth fantastical book from The Kingdom of Wrenly series, Prince Lucas and Clara discover there is a ghost haunting the Wrenly Castle. There are things that go bump in the night, even in the well-protected royal palace of Wrenly. Mysterious happenings have...

Perfect for Halloween! The New York Times bestselling read-aloud about a little ghost who goes on a nighttime hunt to find her lost "boo!". Perfect for fans of Five Little Pumpkins, Room on the Broom, and How to Catch a Monster! Little Ghost went...

There's no job too scary, icky, or risky for Desmond Cole and his best friend, Andres Miedoso, in this spooky four-book collection When you move to a new town, grown-ups always give you a lot of advice. They say you should explore your new...

Shark-tastic Stink gets to sleep with the fishes after his parents win an aquarium sleepover. But wait -- what's that lurking beyond the KEEP OUT sign? When Stink's parents win tickets for the whole family to sleep over at the aquarium (along with Stink's...

Goosebumps now on Disney+!Slappy's back as a ghost! And this time, the only thing you'll play is hide-and-go-shriek!Author: R. L. StineISBN-10: 1338223011ISBN-13: 9781338223019Publisher: Scholastic PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/28/2018Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 7.40h x 5.20w x 0.60dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.3Point Value: 3Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name:...

Ghost story master Mary Downing Hahn unrolls the suspenseful, spine-chilling yarn of a girl imprisoned for more than a century, the terrifying events that put her there, and a friendship that crosses the boundary between past and present.A family moves into an old, abandoned...

The dynamo team behind Llama Destroys the World invites you to meet the stars of their first graphic novel--Fitz and Cleo If you're a fan of Narwhal and Jelly or Owly, get ready to fall head over heels for this brother-and-sister duo. Fitz and...

A haunted ice cream truck is on the loose in this fourteenth chilling adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series Summer in Kersville is like summer in a lot of other places. The sun is bright and hot. School is closed and the...

Welcome to the irresistible world of Greenglass House, where thirteen-year-old Milo is spending the winter holidays stuck in a house full of strange guests who are not what they seem. There are fresh clues to uncover as friends old and new join in his...

Desmond and Andres are in for a bike-riding adventure in the second book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter book series! Welcome to Kersville, a town with a spooky history and a collection of ghosts and spirits who are major mischief-makers. Most kids...

Share the classic Ghostbusters movies with your family in this engaging board book featuring the adorable ghost, Slimer, in a mischievous adventure. Follow Slimer, everyone's favorite ghost from the classic Ghostbusters movies, as he explores the city, adding a number of new experiences in...

Get to know Hecate, a student of witchcraft, in this twenty-seventh Goddess Girls adventure Eleven-year-old Hecate loves being a student at Hexwitch School but gets nervous about things that could go wrong. To try and stem her anxious feelings, she gathers all the facts...

The iconic anthology series of horror tales that's now a feature film This is a new edition of the complete original book. Stephen Gammell's artwork from the original Scary Stories 3 appears in all its spooky glory. Read if you dare Scary Stories 3...

Perfect for fans of Small Spaces and Nightbooks, Ally Malinenko's debut is an empowering and triumphant ghost story----with spooky twists sure to give readers a few good goosebumps Zee Puckett loves ghost stories. She just never expected to be living one.It all starts with...

For fans of Ghosts and Hilo, New York Times bestselling author Cullen Bunn and acclaimed artist Cat Farris deliver a fun, spooky, full-color middle grade graphic novel about a supernatural adventure and friendships that go beyond the grave. "A thoroughly charming story of friendship,...

Hunting ghosts and solving the case before checkout? All in a weekend's work. Read the novel that New York Times bestselling author, Chris Grabenstein calls, "My kind of mystery!" When JJ Jacobson convinced his mom to accept a surprise invitation to an all-expenses-paid weekend...

Desmond and Andres battle beach bullies who also happen to be creepy monsters in the third book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter book series! When you go to the beach with Desmond Cole, it isn't all sand, surf, and sun. It's more...

Daniel doesn't believe the woods behind his new home are haunted by an evil witch and her terrifying beast. But then his little sister disappears . . . and it's up to him to find her. This chilling graphic-novel version of Mary Downing Hahn's...

England's most famous witch trial took place in Lancashire in 1612. Ten of the so-called Pendle Witches were hanged at Lancaster Castle after being deemed guilty of witchcraft. Their ghosts reputedly haunt the village of Newchurch, which is where one of the witches is...

From the author of Ghost Girl comes another standalone spooky middle grade for fans of Nightbooks and Ghost Squad, about a terrifying house and the girl haunted by her experience with cancer, grief, and healing. Are you brave enough to step inside?For as long...

From the author of Ghost Girl comes another standalone spooky middle grade for fans of Nightbooks and Ghost Squad, about a terrifying house and the girl haunted by her experience with cancer, grief, and healing. Are you brave enough to step inside?For as long...

The riveting conclusion to the acclaimed Spirit Hunters series!We Need Diverse Books cofounder Ellen Oh delivers the final book in her middle grade series Spirit Hunters, a gripping mystery and thrilling adventure, starring a Korean-American heroine and a diverse cast of characters.Harper is dealing...

"There is magic, there is good and evil, and there is love all woven into a suspenseful and entertaining mystery."--School Library Journal (starred review)New York Times bestselling author Gregory Funaro brings us the second installment of the thrilling Watch Hollow series, where magic exists,...

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREAll of the Scary Stories books are now available in one hardcover These stories are some of the most terrifying tales of horror, revenge, and supernatural events of all time, collected and retold by Alvin Schwartz and featuring the classic...