Horror - Kids Fiction

A boy attracts the attention of something better left undisturbed in the fourth book in the Ghosts of Fear Street middle grade series from master of horror R.L. Stine--now with a brand-new look! Fear Street has some pretty incredible stores. Wes Parker likes Sal's...

A tiny novelty pet gets too big for its owners to handle in the third book in the Ghosts of Fear Street middle grade series from master of horror R.L. Stine--now with a brand-new look! When Scott and Glen decide to use water from...

One hundred years prior to the events of The Clackity, four best friends are drawn into a deadly scheme when they set out to investigate the strange disappearances taking place in the eerie town of Blight Harbor in this spine-chilling middle grade adventure. It's...

Mabel and her friends are far from ordinary. Andrea, Adam, and Jason have all acquired unique powers. Now it's Mabel's turn. What ability will she be gifted? Could there be a connection? The four friends soon learn of their fate to be warriors. They...

A lonely boy must defend his fellow monsters, home, and absent-minded mad scientist dad from an angry mob and an evil carnival proprietor in this macabre and zany coming-of-age story! Stitch Head was the first creation to be born-- and the first to be...

This collection of scary stories and tales from around the world is perfect for Halloween. Each is reflective of what "scary" means depending on the culture. There could be creatures unknown to other countries but is popular to one. Open your mind to the...

Set during World War II, a twelve-year-old orphan who accidentally unleashes a shadow monster onto the streets of London must team up with unlikely allies to hunt it down. Surviving on the streets of World War II London alone certainly hasn't been easy, but...

A teen girl's attempt to make amends with her former friend group takes a sinister turn during a weekend getaway at an ancestral Irish estate in this atmospheric, literary horror from the author of Those We Drown. There's something in the lake at Wren...

Timmy is one viral video away from becoming the next big superstar. But when his videos are targeted by jealous online trolls, his dreams feel like they're slipping away. Suspicious that the online trolls are the bullies from his school, Timmy attempts to expose...

The Noxhelm Murders is a Young Adult Horror Mystery by Dr. Bon Blossman. Shana Murphy's life shatters as she is swept away from her hometown of Boston to the mysterious, isolated town of Noxhelm. Under the strict guidelines of the federal witness protection program,...

The spine-chilling next installment in the middle-grade horror series based on Nickelodeon's hit show Are You Afraid of the Dark? from YA horror sensation Danielle Valentine. Everyone wants a Ms. Mabel doll. And the dolls want something in return... Ms. Mabel's Doll Emporium can...

In this hair-raising and hilarious novel by New York Times bestselling author Chuck Wendig, a boy must face his fears to save his town from a cursed videotape--before "The Scariest Movie Ever Made" devours his friends and family. Ethan Pitowski is afraid of everything....

Last Kids on Earth meets Goosebumps in this monster mash of a series featuring all your favorite creatures going head-to-head in epic battles. Trainers Joon and Tradd are ready to claim a Versus victory with a zombie unlike any you've seen before. With a...

A wonderfully spooky title for younger readers from the award-winning author of Journey to the River Sea, Eva Ibbotson, with beautiful cover illustration by Alex T. Smith, creator of the Claude series.Author: Eva IbbotsonISBN-10: 1447265645ISBN-13: 9781447265641Publisher: MacMillan Children's BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2015Pages: 176Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize:...

In this terrifying and hilarious middle grade horror novel, perfect for fans of THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH, a boy whose nightmares come to life must learn to face his fears. You probably shouldn't read this book. Because it's going to get creepy fast....

Join Grayson, Kinsley, and their friends in their second adventure with Monsters! Grayson is still uneasy about stealing to help the monsters, but he's confident that he's doing the right thing. When the school cracks down on the thefts, Grayson and the second graders...

His face looked as though it had been tie-dyed purple and red, and his lips were blue. He reminded Marla of her papier mache self-portrait from the second grade.Marla thought she was the only different kid in small town Morrington, until she discovered Zayne,...

Part 2 in the Lovecraft For Kids series takes us deep into the mystical world of Cthulhu. From the depths of R'lyeh, the evil arises in this short poem for children and adults alike. Each line in the poem is coupled with a full...

So begin the adventures of young Oliver Finch, born at the stroke of midnight. Believing that Oliver can spy out ghosts, Captain Scratch kidnaps him, bringing him aboard the notorious pirate vessel Bloody Hand. The ship sails the high seas in pursuit of the...

Firestorm Rising is John Clewarth's debut novel, for children aged 9 to 12+ years - and reached the finals of The People's Book Prize in 2013. Raingate Cemetery is the spooky playground of Tom Allerton, Daniel 'Doc' Studd and Jasmine 'Jazz' Baxter, and provides...

Twin sisters. One dead, one living. But which is which in the latest horror novel from master storyteller K.R. Alexander.Chelsea has now traded places with her evil twins... and finds herself trapped in a ghost space while Angelica takes over. Is it possible for...

Daniel is the new kid in town, having moved with his parents from bustling Boston to a quaint house in Washington State. He's navigating a new school, settling into a fresh bedroom, and exploring a huge backyard--all with his two loyal cats by his...

For fans of Goosebumps and other young horror titles, here is the first book of The Goolz Next Door series. When horror novelist Frank Goolz and his daughters, Ilona and Suzie, move next door, twelve-year-old Harold is only hoping to make exciting new friends....

It's Indiana Jones meets Piggy in this original graphic novel! Willow and Cami must team up with an unlikely ally as they escape from a team of mad scientists!Willow and Cami have escaped the clutches of Piggy time and time again. Just when the...

Department 19 still stands against the darkness. But for how much longer? Book 4 in the explosive series from bestselling author, Will Hill.As Dracula continues his rise, the men and women of Department 19 wait for good news. But hope is in short supply...

Kayley's had a run of bad luck. She'd been struggling at dance practice for a while, and then her instructor decided to give Kayley's next role to another girl. Even so, Kayley isn't ready to bow out. She has a plan. The old ballet...

CAUTION: The stories in this book will SCARE YOUR SOCKS OFF! This terrifying collection of 25 spine-chilling tales is filled with creepy creatures, eerie ghosts, bone-rattling monsters, and much more. Will zombie frogs turn science class into a deadly experiment? Can a ghostly eye...

Ginger, a talented and passionate young artist, is eagerly participating in a highly regarded national school art contest. Her heart brims with excitement as she immerses herself in the creative process, believing that this competition could be a pivotal moment in her artistic journey....

No school. No parents. No rules.The post-apocalyptic children's chapter series with superpowers continues...The secret hidden in Wellbright Manor is revealed and the race is on! Lydia is determined to win at all costs, but will the price be too high? Having lost her hula-hoop,...

From the depths of R'lyeh, Cthulhu arises in this short poem for children and adults alike. Each line in the poem is coupled with a full page illustration in black and white, telling the tale of an ancient horror residing under a child's bed.Author:...

Kayley's had a run of bad luck. She'd been struggling at dance practice for a while, and then her instructor decided to give Kayley's next role to another girl. Even so, Kayley isn't ready to bow out. She has a plan. The old ballet...

Author: Jeff KinneyISBN-10: 1419786024ISBN-13: 9781419786020Publisher: Amulet BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/12/2025Pages: 224Format: Hardcover

During an air raid, huddled in the bomb shelter with his family, the different sounds of the war humming around him, when Bill makes his wish. He says it out loud, three times: "I wish for a brother instead of a sister." It seems...

"If your child is looking to start getting into creepy, eerie books but they are still really young then this would be a good starting point. Suspenseful, scary, dark, and mysterious." -Picture Book ReviewsIn the quiet town of Willow Creek, whispers echo about the...

The Lost Library meets Not Quite a Ghost in this middle grade horror novel about a girl uncovering secrets about her new, haunted home. The only thing worse than having ghost hunters for parents is having fake ghost hunters for parents. Luna Catalano would...

Author: Dan SmithISBN-10: 0008700494ISBN-13: 9780008700492Publisher: Barrington StokeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/29/2025Pages: 192Format: Paperback

This Beautiful Halloween Activity Book will help children to get into mindful coloring sudokus mazes and wors search and also learn about special Halloween season. Click the cover to reveal what's inside Why Your Child Will Love This Book: ♥ Relaxing Pages. Every page...

Scary stories: everybody loves to hear them, and everybody loves to tell them. They are popular for sharing in many settings--campouts, sleepovers, classroom or youth-group gatherings--as well as just plain fun to read. Selected especially for appeal to upper-elementary and middle-school students, each story...

Abandon all hope, ye who enter here! Get ready for a terrifying spin on some of literature's most beloved tales--no story is safe! From Captain Hook's run-in with dark magic to Sherlock Holmes narrowly escaping graveyard spirits to a happily never after for Cinderella,...

A sleepover at an amusement park turns into a night of terror in this scary middle school read from the New York Times bestselling author of Mine and Camp Scare. Tonight is Brie's chance to finally be accepted by the Ems--the most popular girls...

This deliciously eerie volume collects some of the most well-known of Edgar Allan Poe's classic tales and poems originally published in the early to mid-19th century for a new generation of young readers--featuring a freshly reimagined cover! Acknowledged as one of the most brilliant...

This perfectly spooky volume collects some of the most well-known Washington Irving tales originally published in the early to mid-19th century for a new generation of young readers--featuring a freshly reimagined cover! "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a ghost story of enduring popularity....

A new generation of young readers is sure to delight in this enduring tale of love and torment by Gaston Leroux originally published in 1909--featuring a freshly reimagined cover! Filled with the spectacle of the Paris Opera House in the 19th century, this classic...

All aboard for The Train of Dark Wonders! The second book in the magical must-read middle-grade series. Bess can't wait to see her friends from the Train of Dark Wonders and head off on another adventure together. But she has her duties as owner...

Eight stories of ghosts, ghouls, monsters, demons and other things to run from, which will open your mind to the terrifying possibilities of what might be out there in the darkness - or right here at home If you are looking for a spine-tingling...

Award winning author of The Remover, Kenneth Kohl delivers an amazing collection of short stories. Some of the tales in this anthology have appeared in nationally recognized publications, while others have been too controversial to appear anywhere else.What really goes on behind the scenes...

Chloe, Malik, and Justin have always shared a love of spooky things. They visit the supposedly haunted abandoned railroad station on the edge of their town, and accidentally unlock a portal into a supernatural realm. Their first challenge, zombies! They form the Z Team...

The internet is full of creepypastas, cryptid sightings, tales of paranormal activity, and unsolved disappearances. Most are just rumors and pranks fueled by trolls--entertainment. But an unlucky few learn the hard way that some legends are true. Many of these unfortunate souls are doomed,...

Dive into this collection of spooky stories for beginning readers from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a...

A holiday at his family's summer cottage is the best thing Oliver knows. This time his friend Liam comes along and shares the adventures with him.Something strange happens when the boys decide to escape the heat and mosquitoes and go to the attic of...