Ghost Stories - Kids Fiction

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...

With John Hawthorne's ghost's help, Abigail and Thomas finally have Ethan's Token. They head to the bunkers where Ethan has stashed Daniel. Mary Paine's ghost senses Dan's danger and comes to help him. When Ethan comes for Dan, John, Abby, and Tom arrive with...

Something just stepped out from behind the tree. It's the little ghost girl. Or, at least, I think it's her. With her face half hidden by shadow, the one eye I can see is just a black hole.I take a breath and find my...

The ghost of a vain emperor is causing trouble in the local village shops. But famed ghost hunters are on the case. They plan to catch the ghost on camera and win a $1-million-dollar prize! In life, the emperor was fooled into going out...

While sinister spirits lurk in the shadows, Danny learns about the mansion's history and is caught up in the Grand Hall's celebration. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Spotlight is a division of ABDO.Author: Joshua WilliamsonISBN-10: 1614795886ISBN-13: 9781614795889Publisher: Graphic NovelsLanguage:...

Creak...Crash...BOO Shivering skeletons, ghostly pirates, chattering corpses, and haunted graveyards...all to chill your bones Share these seven spine-tingling stories in a dark, dark room.Author: Alvin SchwartzISBN-10: 0061336130ISBN-13: 9780061336133Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2008Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.30h x 7.30w x 0.30dReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 05/01/2009...

Shivers, the pirate who's afraid of everything, is back in his third laugh-filled, illustrated adventure from Story Pirates stars Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White. Can Shivers and his friends cure the curse cast by the most pungent ghost of all time, Quincy Thomas the...

The first book in an exciting new middle grade mystery series from actress, artist, and social star Hayley LeBlanc! In Hayley Mysteries: The Haunted Studio, when Hayley is cast as the lead in a Nancy Drew like kids TV show, strange things start happening...

Grown-ups never tell you what to do if your house is haunted, but lucky for Andres Miedos, his best friend is Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Chapter Books is an imprint of Spotlight a division...

"A delightful picture book for fans of monster stories."---School Library Journal This little vampire is very scary! Or rather... ZCARY! To pass his Vampire Test, he must give someone the zcare of their life. If he fails, he'll be sent to... Banana Peeler School!...

A mother's delight are her grandchildren. For this "grandmother" a special time for her was to share Halloween. The grandchildren would always stop at grandma's house dressed in their costumes prior to their night of trick or treating and listened to spooky stories of...

Twelve-year-old Alex may have lost his ability to play sports, but he gained the ability to see ghosts. Now he must figure out how to put an evil spirit to rest--or die trying.Once an athlete and popular kid, Alex is in a terrible car...

Ghosts? A mysterious plant? Something even more sinister? This spooky mystery (inspired by a real kid's idea) doubles as a creative writing guide for young writers Eliza loves hunting ghosts -- too bad she's spending the summer helping her scientist mother study weird plants...

A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book of 2019 "A stirring Southern middle grade book that burns brighter than fireworks on the Fourth." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A must for readers who appreciate a heartfelt mystery." --Booklist (starred review) "An intricate mix of Southern...

Ella has moved to the spooky town of Windy Hollow to live with her Great Aunt Raven. She is kept busy by a series of odd jobs arranged by her mysterious aunt. Alphabetizing the shelves at Simon's Book Store seems like a simple odd...

Ellie Charles ghosted her best friend--and her actions come back to haunt her. A heartwarming and funny middle-grade story of redemption from Leslie Margolis. Thirteen-year-old Ellie Charles has everything going for her: she's the smartest, prettiest, best-dressed, and most popular kid at Lincoln Heights...

During a round of Truth or Dare, Abby Miller confesses her crush on Jake Chilson. The only people who know her secret are her friends at the sleepover--and whoever sent her a text message in the middle of the night warning her to stay...

A National Book Award Finalist A gentle, glowing wonder, full of love and understanding. -The New York Times Book Review It's the summer before middle school and eleven-year-old Bug's best friend Moira has decided the two of them need to use the next few...

Mary Paine is not coming back. James wants to tell what happened, but who will believe she was killed by a ghost? And why is he hearing that voice in his head? Then a strange, blue glow leads Abigail, Thomas, and Daniel to an...

Desmond and Andres go on a field trip to the museum, but things get spooky when the mummies start to disappear. 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:...

Desmond, Andres, and their ghost-friend, Zax, take turns trying to tell the scariest story of all. 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: 1532149867ISBN-13: 9781532149863Publisher: Chapter BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

After Desmond and Andres's creepy snowman comes to life, the boys have to figure out how to chill the overgrown snowball out before the whole town gets frozen. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Chapter Books is an imprint of...

YUCKERS WHAT SMELLS LIKE COTTON CANDY AND GOES THUMP, THUMP, THUMP?Stevie Brickwald is so gross. He even eats Yuckers cereal, and everyone knows it's full of weird chemicals. Then Stevie mixes Yuckers with a secret ingredient, and very strange things start happening at school.All...

A MICROCHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCKAll his fifth grade friends at P.S. 13 think Frankie Stein has inherited the electronic genius of his namesake, Baron Frankenstein. But Frankie isn'tso sure. When he hears his father complain about the younger generation, he knows he is...

From John David Anderson, acclaimed author of Posted, comes a ghost story pulled from the darkest shadows of middle school.Riley Flynn is alone. It feels like she's been on her own since sixth grade, when her best friend, Emily, ditched her for the cool...

A Halloween picture book for art lovers. In clever rhyme, Sad Ghost roams the rooms of his home, always with a tear in his eye. Hauntingly drawn, Why Do You Cry, Sad Ghost? displays Celia Jones' gift for whimsy and detail.Inspired by the author-illustrator's...

The rugged west coast of Ireland seems like the perfect place for a holiday. Then everything starts to go wrong. Colin is aware of an awful smell coming off the land, a smell of death and decay...Colin and Prill were looking forward to a...

The ghost of Sir Simon has been haunting Canterville Chase since his disappearance three hundred years ago. He terrifies all who come there determined to not let anyone live in peace. However, this ghost has not dealt with the tough, American family who have...

One cool day in late October, Georgia noticed something weird. Objects would move around the house and sometimes they even disappeared. Now, some people may have wondered (especially at this time of year) if this was the work of something spooky? But not clever...

After the tragic loss of their sister, Zack and his siblings band together to investigate a Morse Code-inspired mystery in this stunning novel about grief and resilience. When Zack's younger sister dies in a tragic accident, his family moves to a small town in...

Supernatural Hero deals with sensitive topics such as death and bullying with a combination of humor, wit, and empathy. Sixth-grader Andy is your average nerd. He is shy, exceptionally good at math, and in love with Zoe, the popular girl at school. He feels...

Makayla and Liam arrive in the other dimension to rescue Jo Ann. But all is not as it seemed. The twins have been tricked Can they free themselves or will they be trapped there forever?Better not tell you now Aligned to Common Core standards...