Horror - Kids Fiction

Mary Shelley's timeless and beloved gothic novel first published in the early 19th century returns with a freshly reimagined cover for a new generation of young readers! When ambitious young scientist Victor Frankenstein animates a humanoid figure he crafted from stolen corpses, he gets...

Their laughter grows louder, Their little feet patter. Don't make them angry Or your world will shatter. There's no where to go. Chills run down your spine. No where to run, And no where to hide. To them it's a game, And you're the...

A ghost must team up with the living girl she's been haunting in order to defeat a monster out of her nightmares and save her little brother, from the author of The Curse of Eelgrass Bog. Maudie isn't your typical twelve-year-old girl--she's the ghost...

Introducing: Ghost Stories for KidsThe English Reading Tree Book 70A captivating look at some Weird Ghost Stories.Sometimes things happen that can't be explained by logic.Ghosts have fascinated both young and old for centuries. Are any of the stories that we hear true? Well, that's...

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: 0060252715ISBN-13: 9780060252717Publisher: HarperCollinsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/14/1984Pages: 64Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.02w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.5Point Value: 0.5Interest...

Author: A. J. SteinISBN-10: 1960470019ISBN-13: 9781960470010Publisher: Spooky Stone BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/03/2024Pages: 142Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.29lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.36d

A thrilling collection of myths, legends and ghost stories from War Horse author and Britain's best-loved storyteller Michael Morpurgo. Since the beginning of time, strange and mysterious things have happened here ... At the furthest edge of Britain, where the sea gently washes over...

Southern writer and folklorist Kelly Kazek's collection of eerie and enigmatic Alabama ghost stories Dark secrets lurk beneath the sleepy surface of Alabama. Ghosts and grisly creatures haunt the towns and forests. In the great Southern ghost-story tradition, famed Alabama storyteller Kelly Kazek weaves...

"A gorgeous book with scares enough for the brave at heart and heart enough for everyone. I loved every page." --Lora Senf, author of The ClackityIn this spooky middle grade novel perfect for fans of Small Spaces, Doll Bones, and V. E. Schwab, a...

It will be a Christmas Sara will never forget as secrets about who she is--and why she has powers--are revealed. It's Christmastime in Stellamar, which means the streets are buzzing with holiday shoppers--and ghostly activity. Sara is busy trying to figure out how to...

A young girl slides into the first-row seat of her school bus. The cool kids won't let her sit in the back. But today, she's glad to sit up front. Row by row, the seats in the back of the bus begin disappearing! Will...

Dark secrets and unnatural magic abound when a twelve-year-old girl ventures into a bog full of monsters to break a mysterious curse. Nothing about Kess Pedrock's life is normal. Not her home (she lives in her family's Unnatural History Museum), not her interests (hunting...

Three months ago my world went to hell and never looked back. I knew long before the others that we were all officially screwed. Growing up as an army brat had taught me a few things. Like when the military enacted martial law and...

Sara discovers an exciting new paranormal ability--but will it hurt more than it helps? Though the paranormal has become nearly normal for Sara Collins, life has been stranger than usual lately. Accidents and mishaps are happening at home, and Sara's dad and Lady Azura...

The three bears live through a nightmare as they uncover the haunting mystery that lies behind the appearance and disappearance of a girl called Goldilocks.Author: P. TanasitISBN-10: 0996845305ISBN-13: 9780996845304Publisher: P.TanasitLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/13/2015Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.18d

An out-of-this-world collection of paranormal stories for young horror fans! CAUTION: The stories in this book will SCARE YOUR SOCKS OFF! Can a family escape a train full of ghastly ghosts? Are two boys doomed when a UFO interrupts their camping trip? Will a...

Make story time a little spookier with this Halloween-themed collection of ghost stories, spooky shorts, and frightening folktales from all over the world! "No one travels these roads after dark. Those who are found the next day, if they are still alive, will have...

Escape from the Dungeons of Snerbville is the third installment in the quirky, creepy, hilarious Bonkers series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Patrick Carman.Barker Mifflin is back!Sort of. He fell into a hole--or more accurately, he rode a forty-foot chicken down into...

First published in 1897, Bram Stoker's classic tale of a group of English friends tormented by a ruthless vampire returns in this eerie edition with a freshly reimagined cover! When Jonathan Harker, a young English lawyer, journeys to the Carpathian Mountains to meet with...

Descendants of the Brothers Grimm, Jake and Willow return to the fairy tale realm of Grimmworld to look for their missing father, only to find themselves battling the Big Bad Wolf in a world on the brink of war. Willow and Jake have done...

Even when we think we're safe, our biggest fears can be revealed, our worst nightmares brought to life. For some, death is inevitable: a suspended detective and killer play a bloody game of cat and mouse; a girl risks her life to save her...

Eli is a young stowaway on a ship bound for North America. A strange birthmark on his arm, in the shape of a dragon, begins to sting. Then he meets a sailor on the ship with a dragon tattoo. The tattoo, and a weird...

Loki At The Movies is a new series of books from House Of Loki. We wanted to show the joy of the old video shops we used to visit as kids. We made the covers like the scuffed, old video cases. Then, for each...

It's Clara who's desperate to enter the labyrinth and it's Clara who's bright, strong, and fearless enough to take on any challenge. It's no surprise when she's chosen. But so is the girl who has always lived in her shadow. Together they enter. Within...

Gosford The Ghost is back and this time he's doing what he likes to do best; tell jokes and make horrible (really horrible) puns. He's your master of ceremonies (or master of scary-monies). Take a 'pun' filled journey through grave yards, swamps, crypts and...

In the remote hills of Pulaski County, Kentucky is a place so evil, that many would be terrified to find themselves anywhere near its proximity. To this day there are strange occurrences there. Reports of glowing eyes behind broken tombstones, voices warning of impending...

When Maya and her classmates are asked to write winter-themed creepy stories, they come up with some brilliantly spooky ideas. Rising floodwaters uncover long-buried bodies and ghostly children take to the ice on a frozen canal. But when a mysterious new girl stands up...

The first book in a rich, eerie middle grade fantasy duology full of magic, monsters, and miles and miles of untamed forest, from the author of The Prince of Nowhere. Motivated by desperation and brotherhood, a boy must venture deep into the Nightwood to...

Lots of kids dream of being on TV--but for Liam it's a NIGHTMAREAlone in a giant water tank, Liam, holding a camera, watches as a twenty-foot-long hammerhead shark is about to be lowered in with him. This is not where he thought his day...

From the author of The Lonely Ghost comes a chilling new tale about a vengeful ghost who wants her doll back--or else.A headless doll. A deserted island. A haunted lighthouse. Twelve-year-old Jennifer's summer vacation is not going anything like she expected it to. She's...

Fifteen-year-old Max knows all about heartache. His alcoholic father and mentally ill mother chase him from his family home. He finds himself at the doorstep of a family that has no parents, no rules, and the freedom to do whatever they want. Most importantly,...

A clown moves into town. And everything goes to Hell... When he was four years old, an evil clown took Daniel Rodgers into the woods. "Ever been kissed by a clown, Danny?" he whispered. "It's to die for." As it turned out, the clown...

Perfect for Halloween From the New York Times bestselling author of Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library and coauthor of I Funny and Treasure Hunters, comes a series of spine-tingling mysteries to keep you up long after the lights go out. Zack, his dad, and...

Phoenix loves nothing more than surfing. So when she's grounded after failing yet another history test, she's determined not to miss the last waves of the season. She'll sneak out in the dead of night and surf by the light of the full October...

Colton's worst fears have come true. He's starting middle school friendless and immediately manages to totally embarrass himself. But then Brea invites him to sit with her at lunch. The girl is so nice and sure of herself. He eagerly joins her growing crew....

Behave or the Cucuy will get you. That's what Jacob has always been told. Using its large red ear, the beast listens for naughty children to whisk away and make its meal. Jacob reminds his younger sister of this cautionary tale while he's babysitting,...

Mac has always been a loner. After all, it's hard to make friends when you're constantly moving. Why would this year be any different? At her new school, though, there's a rumor that a mirror in the old second-floor bathroom will grant any wish...

A girl is not happy about her father's new job. He is now the personal librarian of a wealthy, odd man. They must live at the employer's creepy mansion. But worse, the girl's dad starts acting strange and disappears for days at a time....

Two students find an old book. An evil spirit is trying to escape from its pages! The kids call on the mighty Librarian for help, but the spirit slips out. It takes control of the hero. The greedy monster is only just getting started....

Let your fears take flight in this scary sequel of the Creatures & Teachers series where a group of friends must protect their school from vampire birds! Angelo and his friends know that together they can handle any pretty much anything together. The scariest...

A chilling middle school novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Scritch Scratch, three kids must discover who--or what--is terrorizing them after receiving an ominous meme on Halloween night. On Halloween night, Josie and her two best friends, Jackson and Alison, sneak...

What happens when a smart toy gets a little too smart? Victor is thrilled to get the toy he's always wanted for Christmas. It's a LenBot--a smart robot that can learn anything. For once, it's a toy that lives up to the hype. The...

Do you really know what's lurking in the basement of your school? Packing a bunch of dusty books into boxes doesn't sound like a very difficult job, so Matt doesn't think twice when the old librarian at his school offers him the chance to...

The Walter Award Honor-winning author of Root Magic returns with a terrifying story in the Southern Gothic tradition, inspired by the hoodoo practice of hair burning.At night, Roddie still dreams of sitting at his mother's feet while she braids his Afro down. But that's...

"Tawny Stokes has created a brilliant paranormal world within our own. There are demons, witches, zombies, and all sorts of crazy creatures... The mythology Stokes has created for Demon Whisperer blew me away, and I simply cannot wait to read more about Caden, since...

When the scratching starts on the tent, a backyard camping trip turns terrifying for three friends. Prepare to be scared silly in this creepy middle-grade novel for fans of R.L. Stine, Dan Poblocki, and Mary Downing Hahn.Chloe, Avery, and Madison can't wait to spend...

Eleven-year-old Zenith journeys into a bizarre, macabre world within a mysterious bag where he struggles to save his older sister from a living hairball and survive a trio of bloodthirsty mouths, a sentient sawdust-stuffed giant, and other horrors.Author: Rob RenzettiISBN-10: 0593519531ISBN-13: 9780593519530Publisher: Penguin Young...

"Rule number one: no one is to leave designated camper areas for any reason. You will not leave camp without permission. Do not attempt it. And stay clear of locked doors and anything marked as off-limits."Camp Effigy is an unusual summer camp destination to...

Stranger Things meets A Monster Calls in this spine-tingling, emotionally rich middle grade novel about a boy who must protect his neighborhood from a malevolent monster tree while dealing with the recent loss of his father. "Family and friendship form the center of this...

Goosebumps now on Disney+!Jack Archer is convinced something strange is going on at his neighbor's house. Mr. Fleshman always wears all black, hardly ever leaves his house, and never says hello to anyone.Then Jack spots a mysterious creature through Mr. Fleshman's window. It's big...