Ghost Stories - Kids Fiction

Ava's father is so proud to reopen Ursula's Funland. But when creepy incidents threaten to shut down the park, Ava is determined to save the park for her dad. Will she be able to find the ghost haunting the photo booth and convince it...

From National Book Award-winning author William Alexander comes "a fun and fast-paced supernatural mystery with secret depths" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Rosa Ramona D?z has a very special talent. She comes from a family of librarians who specialize in ghost appeasement. So she can't...

The sequel to the chilling, unforgettable book that asks... Could you survive The Call?After so much danger, Nessa and Anto can finally dream of a happy life. But the terrible attack on their school has created a witch-hunt for traitors -- boys and girls...

The complete iconic anthology series of horror tales that's now a feature film Narrated by Patton Oswalt, Melissa McBride, and Alex Brightman, this collection includes all three of Alvin Schwartz's classic story collections: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories to...

The ultimate gift for young readers who love thrills, chills, and spooky stories, here are eight terrifying tales from the award-winning master of middle grade horror Mary Downing Hahn, in an enticing paperback boxed set. Are you ready to be terrified? There are scares...

For the fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, here comes a new illustrated children's horror anthology with works by Neil Gaiman, Sephen King, and more. You have been warned The stories in this book are scary. Real scary After reading these...

A bestselling, magical medieval mystery from Newbery Medalist, Avi!This delightful page-turning adventure joins Scholastic's esteemed Gold paperback line just in time for a thrilling third book to round out the Midnight Magic trilogy in 2022!Night after night, a ghost appears in the royal castle...

Grandfather's college roommate, Edward, has spent years collecting toys, gadgets, and rides from carnivals and state fairs. When the Boxcar Children visit Edward, his mansion seems like a toy-filled paradise for the Boxcar Children. But they soon discover that something is very wrong in...

In a dark, dark room, in a soft, soft voice, tell a scary story Newly reillustrated, this classic I Can Read full of spooky stories is perfect for beginning readers who love a bit of a scare.Victor Rivas's silly and spooky art will introduce...

Looking for some scary stories to tell at your next sleepover or campout? Look no further. This collection of scary stories will make your blood run cold. Step into a world of creepy clowns, cursed campsites, ghostly graveyards, frightful freak shows, spooky schools, and...

A girl unravels a centuries-old mystery after moving into a haunted house in this deliciously suspenseful mystery. Tessa Woodward isn't exactly thrilled to move to rainy, cold Chicago from her home in sunny Florida. But homesickness turns to icy fear when unexplainable things start...

When a lifelong friendship just isn't long enough, two friends connect from beyond the grave in this heartwarming ghost story from a New York Times bestselling author. One minute, Finn was biking home from school, and the next, he was run off the road...

The iconic anthology series of horror tales that's now a feature film This paperback edition features cover artwork from the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark motion picture. Stephen Gammell's artwork from the original Scary Stories 3 appears in all its spooky glory...

"Oh has crafted a truly chilling middle grade horror novel that will grab readers' imaginations." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Even more impressive than the shiver factor is the way the author skillfully uses the compelling premise to present a strong, consistent message of not rejecting...

A camping trip with his Scout troop leads Lewis straight to a strange, old grave and a mysterious, magical silver whistle. When Lewis discovers that this whistle has the power to stop the boys in his Scout troop bullying him, he is overcome with...

"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,...

A dark family secret prompts a ghost to wreak havoc in this spooky novel in the spirit of Mary Downing Hahn.The only life 12-year-old Emily has ever known is the cold, unloved existence of being an orphan. But everything changes when the Thorntons, a...

Desmond and Andres visit a scary roller-ghoster in this eleventh haunted adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series The Kersville Amusement Park is always a good time, but it also gives a new meaning to the term "thrill rides." That's because, in addition...

Henry uses magic to build an awesome fort...but is his new hideout haunted? Find out in this third Henry Heckelbeck adventure Henry is just like any other normal kid. He plays soccer. He isn't a huge fan of homework. He even has an older...

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...

A droll rendition of the old English ghost story about the teeny-tiny woman who found a teeny-tiny bone in the teeny-tiny churchyard.Author: Paul GaldoneISBN-10: 089919463XISBN-13: 9780899194639Publisher: Clarion BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/22/1986Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.27lbsSize: 7.57h x 9.43w x 0.14dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.4Point Value: 0.5Interest Level:...

Welcome to Frightville... one-stop shopping for all your fears Tucker has just been invited to the birthday party of the year. The only catch is that you have to come in costume.Luckily, Tucker knows just the place to buy the perfect mask -- that...

Welcome to Frightville... one-stop shopping for all your fears When Sofia buys a cool skeleton key from a creepy store, Frightville, it quickly becomes her favorite possession. It seems to open any lock she tries it on - even the rusted old lock on...

"Bestselling adult author of The Bear and the Nightingale makes her middle grade debut with a creepy, spellbinding ghost story destined to become a classic After suffering a tragic loss, eleven-year-old Ollie only finds solace in books. So when she happens upon a crazed...

Ghosts, a kidnapping, a crew of young detectives, and family secrets mix in this new standalone mystery set in the world of the best-selling Greenglass House, from a National Book Award nominee and Edgar Award-winning author. Marzana and her best friend are bored. Even...

A pack of paints, a set of pens, and unlimited creativity throw two friends into an enchanted, fast-paced adventure. ZuZu's first summer without her best friend is looking pretty grim, until she meets new kid Andrew at a visit to the historic Mapleton Mansion....

A barely scary story about friendship and respect.Author: Bonnie GrubmanISBN-10: 1605375144ISBN-13: 9781605375144Publisher: ClavisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/31/2020Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 10.30h x 9.80w x 0.40d

A teeny tiny woman, who puts a teeny tiny bone she finds in a churchyard away in a cupboard before she goes to sleep, is awakened by a voice demanding the return of the bone.Author: Jane O'ConnorISBN-10: 0394883209ISBN-13: 9780394883205Publisher: Random House Books for Young...

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...

Join Jack Jones and crew as they investigate the ghostly events taking place during their stay at The Point Danger Lighthouse in this modern-classic adventure. No "Bad Guys" or Monsters No Weapons or "Attitude" Just lots of fun Could the old lighthouse that Jack's...

Ghosts aren't meant to stick around forever... Shelly and her grandmother catch ghosts. In their hair. Just like all the women in their family, they can see souls who haven't transitioned yet; it's their job to help the ghosts along their journey. When Shelly's...

Goosebumps meets Lockwood & Co. meets Small Spaces in The Legend of Woman Hollering Creek, a middle grade horror story about a family in transition, a wandering ghost, and the forgiveness that might save them all.Eleven-year-old Julian Penn is not very happy about leaving...

Give me my bone! When a teeny-tiny woman finds a teeny-tiny bone in the teeny-tiny village churchyard, she takes it home to boil for her teeny-tiny supper. She never expects the bone will object. This old English ghost story, retold and illustrated with singular...

A mysterious white-clad figure leads a girl towards a family mystery in this moving middle-grade adventure story of family change and buried secrets Freja arrives in Singapore during the month of the hungry ghost, when old spirits are said to roam the streets. She's...

Murderous ghosts and buried family secrets threaten young Eleanor and Alice Roosevelt in this thrilling middle-grade novel that puts a supernatural spin on alternate history. It's 1898 in New York City and ghosts exist among humans. When an unusual spirit takes up residence at...

Will they escape before it's too late?Darius and Ryan are excited to visit Scarecrow Farm. It's always been a spooky good time--the perfect spot to go on Halloween.But when they arrive, it's nothing like they remember. The place looks run-down, and Darius can't shake...

"A beautifully written ghost story filled with mystery and humor. This delightful novel has a fast-paced plot and distinctly drawn characters. It's a perfect book for middle grade readers." --The Society of Midland Authors, 2019 Award Winner A charming, adventure-filled debut novel that's perfect...

From the critically acclaimed author of Midnight at the Barclay Hotel comes a thrilling new middle grade mystery novel inspired by Alcatraz Prison. Tori, Marvin, and Noah would rather be anywhere else than on the seventh grade class field trip to Raven Island prison....

The New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation makes her middle grade debut with a sweeping tale of the ghosts of our past that won't stay buried, starring an unforgettable girl named Ophie. Ophelia Harrison used to live in a small house in...

You Can't Pick Your Ghosts-Three Ghost StoriesWhat do an American middle school, a castle in Spain and a golf course on the Oregon Coast have in common? Ghosts!In the title story, "You Can't Pick Your Ghosts," sixth-grader Annie is haunted by Vice-principal McCormack, a...

Twelve-year-old Ollie Oxley is moving-again. His mom is starting another new job, this time at the Bingham Theater in Granite City, California. Moving all the time means Ollie has struggled in the making friends department, but he quickly connects with a boy named Teddy....

There is a ghost in my house. I've only seen it out of the corner of my eye, but I think it is a cat, says a little boy in this comforting tale of love and loss. There's something oddly familiar about this ghost...

Buddy wants to prove to his big brother that he is not a scared little kid anymore. For as long as Buddy can remember, there has been a rumour that the local theme park is haunted. After a fight with his brother, he convinces...

The Graveyard Book meets Nevermoor in this ghostly tale about two friends, one murder mystery, and a world of intrigue. Find the courage to be extraordinary... Ema Vasková has always felt different. In a family of famous scientists, there's not much room for superstition...

Desmond and Andres battle beach bullies who also happen to be creepy Mersurfers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Chapter Books is an imprint of Spotlight a division of ABDO.Author: Andres MiedosoISBN-10: 1532149816ISBN-13: 9781532149818Publisher: Chapter BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 128Format: Library...

The New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation makes her middle grade debut with a sweeping tale of the ghosts of our past that won't stay buried, starring an unforgettable girl named Ophie, performed by Audible Hall-of-Famer Bahni Turpin.Ophelia Harrison used to live...

Makayla and Liam have discovered the missing girl is named Jo Ann. She is trapped in another dimension. The twins want to save her. Through the Magic 8 Ball, she tells them how to get there. It looks dangerous, but can they resist? Very...

Ava's father is so proud to reopen Ursula's Funland. But when creepy incidents threaten to shut down the park, Ava is determined to save the park for her dad. Will she be able to find the ghost haunting the Howler roller coaster and convince...

World-renowned master storyteller and New York Times bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark's first picture book is a ghost story set on the Cape Cod coastline and the high seas, and a story of friendship between two boys. Thomas loved his summer visits to his...

Written by award-winning author Tony Abbott and perfect for fans of The Ethan I Was Before and The Thing About Jellyfish, this bittersweet middle grade novel follows the ghost of Denis Egan as he teams up with his living twin brother to solve the...