Spooky, Scary Chapter Books
Boo! These Halloween and horror tales are just right for beginning and independent readers who want a terrifying (but not too terrifying) tale.
Aliens Don't Carve Jack-o'-Lanterns
by Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones
The party planner for the school's Halloween bash is out of this world! But is he really an alien from the planet Liron? The Bailey School Kids are on the case! Learn more.
The Battlefield Ghost by Margery Cuyler
John and his sister Lisa's house is haunted by the ghost of a Revolutionary War soldier who wants them to help him solve the problem that has kept him restless for so long. Learn more.
Bunnicula by James Howe
A hilarious account of one family's encounters with a very special rabbit. Learn more.
The Boy of a Thousand Faces by Brian Selznick
Can a boy put his expertise on horror films, monsters, and vampires to use to help solve the mysteries of a mythical beast that's terrifying the town?
Fungus the Bogeyman by Raymond Briggs
Follow this monstrous creature on his daily routine, filled with punny humor and plenty of illustrations.
The Ghost of Cutler Creek by Cynthia DeFelice
Allie Nichols is back for her third ghost adventure! Could there be some connection between Mr. Henry's dog, the ghost, and an unfriendly new boy in her class? Find out as you read this suspenseful story. Learn more.
Ghosthunters series by Cornelia Funke
Combining humor and captivating illustrations with the gross stuff kids love, these books follow charming characters who teach your child the ins and outs of the ghost world. Learn more.
The Ghost in the Mirror by R.L. Stine
The Goosebumps series has been updated and will frighten and delight young readers! Learn more.
The Halloween Goblin by Tracey West
In this Pixie Tricks adventure, Sprite and Violet are on a mission to fool some escaped pixies, trolls, and goblins into returning to their mystical fairy realm. Learn more.
The House of Dies Drear by Virginia Hamilton
A hundred years ago, Dies Drear and two slaves he was hiding in his house, an Underground Railroad station, had been murdered. Thomas thinks the huge house is fascinating, until he becomes convinced that someone (or something) connected to that event still resides there. Learn more.
I Double Dare You: More Stories to Scare You by Kathleen Keeler
This collection of three spooky stories is perfect for reading aloud.
Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne
This best-selling series has plenty of books to delight young horror fans. They can time travel to the time of sabertooth tigers, mummies, and more! Learn more.
The Monstrous Memoirs of a Mighty McFearless by Ahmet Zappa
Will Minerva and Max follow in the family footsteps and become monster hunters?
Moonlight Man
by Betty Ren Wright
A neighborhood with a dark secret greets a family with a tragic past in this critically acclaimed ghost story. Learn more.
Rewind by Peter Lerangis
The second book in this series about the Watchers, who can see into other worlds and even into the past, tells the story of Adam's new video camera that can rewind reality. Learn more.
Scooby-Doo series by various authors
These retro-styled adventures never fail to please modern kids with their humor, comic-book style illustrations, and easy-to-read text. Learn more.
