Spooky & Funny Short Stories for Kids: 19 Creepy but Hilarious Tales for Ages 8-12, Funny and Not Too Scary Halloween Gift for Bedtime Reading (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798267669825)

Looking for spooky stories that won't give your child nightmares?

Spooky & Funny Short Stories for Kids is a playful collection of 19 original tales that deliver gentle scares, plenty of laughs, and just the right amount of mischief. Perfect for readers aged 8 to 12, these stories are creepy enough to keep kids hooked, but funny enough to keep the lights off at bedtime.

Inside this collection, your child will meet:

• A skeleton who can't stop laughing at his own jokes

• A ghost stuck haunting in polka-dot pajamas

• A haunted ice cream truck serving cones with unexpected side effects

• A grandfather clock that dares to strike thirteen

• A werewolf who really doesn't get along with the moon

Each story is short enough for bedtime or quick reading breaks, but packed with twists, silly surprises, and characters kids will remember long after the last page.

Whether your child enjoys Goosebumps, silly horror, or just loves stories with a spooky twist, this book is the perfect balance of fright and fun. Great for independent reading or sharing together at family story time.

Why parents love it:

✔ Safe, age-appropriate scares (spooky but never too scary)
✔ Encourages reluctant readers with fast, funny stories
✔ Perfect for sleepovers, campfire storytelling, or after-school reading

If your kids like spooky adventures with a smile, they'll love this book.

Makes a Great Halloween Gift for Boys and Girls!

Author: Caractacus Whiplash
ISBN-13: 9798267669825
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 09/29/2025
Pages: 104
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.22d