{"product_id":"spooky-funny-short-stories-caractacus-whiplash-9798267669825","title":"Spooky \u0026 Funny Short Stories for Kids: 19 Creepy but Hilarious Tales for Ages 8-12, Funny and Not Too Scary Halloween Gift for Bedtime Reading","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLooking for spooky stories that won't give your child nightmares?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpooky \u0026amp; Funny Short Stories for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e is a playful collection of \u003cb\u003e19 original tales\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this collection, your child will meet: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA skeleton who can't stop laughing at his own jokes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA ghost stuck haunting in polka-dot pajamas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA haunted ice cream truck serving cones with unexpected side effects\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA grandfather clock that dares to strike thirteen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA werewolf who really doesn't get along with the moon \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy parents love it: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e✔ Safe, age-appropriate scares (spooky but never too scary)\u003cbr\u003e✔ Encourages reluctant readers with fast, funny stories\u003cbr\u003e✔ Perfect for sleepovers, campfire storytelling, or after-school reading\u003cp\u003eIf your kids like spooky adventures with a smile, they'll love this book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMakes a Great Halloween Gift for Boys and Girls!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Caractacus Whiplash\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798267669825\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.22d","brand":"Caractacus Whiplash","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47425719304447,"sku":"9798267669825","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_53bc13eb-8fd5-4f6f-a410-f00f2e9329c0.jpg?v=1761541155","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/spooky-funny-short-stories-caractacus-whiplash-9798267669825","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}