Ghost Stories - Kids Fiction

After the Junior/Senior Lock-In fire the Portal in Hawthorne Harbor is wide open. The Seers are busy taking care of ghosts and are amazed at how many there are. Every day since the Portal opened, Mary has secretly gone there to watch all the...

The first day of Mary Paine's junior year is hard. Her brother Paul has just died and she's estranged from her best friend James. Even worse, she is seeing people who others say are not really there One bright spot are three new kids,...

The complete iconic anthology series of horror tales that's now a feature film Narrated by Patton Oswalt, Melissa McBride, and Alex Brightman, this collection includes all three of Alvin Schwartz's classic story collections: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories to...

Enjoyed by 3rd to 6th grade readers (who are not easily scared) ages 8-12.I am Arthur Blackwood and I invite you to read this dark series of horror stories for kids. But wait! Don't accept my invitation yet. Are you easily frightened? This collection...

A young boy must unravel a curse to save his family's beloved Maine motel in this spooky, "tightly paced" (Publishers Weekly) middle grade novel sure to delight fans of Whispering Pines and The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street! Twelve-year-old Parker has grown up in...

The sinister eeriness of Doll Bones meets the dark humor of Lemony Snicket in this smart middle grade ghost story.Frances--you can call her Frankie--was not a happy baby. She was born amidst chaos, to two loving but unprepared parents. On a beach. In a...

Layla is a ghost and ghosts are supposed to be scary and mean. They're not supposed to help others. Everyone knows that.But when a homeless cat arrives at Layla's castle, the ghost will have to decide whether she's going to be mean or help...

On All Hallows' Eve night, join Revena the Revenant Ghastly Ghost for a stroll through the Graveyard of Ghouls while she introduces a new inhabitant to the place of the undead. Meet the gruesome residents dwelling there and hear their terrifying tales of how...

Perfect for fans of Small Spaces and Nightbooks, Ally Malinenko's debut is an empowering and triumphant ghost story----with spooky twists sure to give readers a few good goosebumps Zee Puckett loves ghost stories. She just never expected to be living one.It all starts with...

A contemporary collection of original short stories by Anica Mrose Rissi that is sure to elicit chills, laughs, and screams, even from the most devoted fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! This audio edition features a multi-cast, including performances by Frankie...

Ghosts? A mysterious plant? Something even more sinister? This spooky mystery (inspired by a real kid's idea) doubles as a creative writing guide for young writers Eliza loves hunting ghosts -- too bad she's spending the summer helping her scientist mother study weird plants...

A mysterious hitchhiker, a lovelorn pig, and a backseat gangster are among the colorful characters that populate these spooky stories. Noted folklorist Maria Leach spins a tapestry of yarns that originated in the British Isles, New England, and the American South. Moody black-and-white drawings...

With more than 23 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading School's almost out for the summer, and A.J. is dreaming about all the fun things he's going to do on vacation.But A.J.'s dream quickly turns into a nightmare...

Makayla and Liam Park have just moved into Deadwood Hill. While the house is new to them, a witch lived on that exact spot centuries ago. Liam discovers a Magic 8 Ball in the attic that knows things it shouldn't. Is it helpful or...

The Nearly Fearless Monkey Pirates sail to a secret treasure island where they come face to face with pirate ghosts! Will they escape or will they walk the haunted plank? Created with young readers in mind, this contains support tools like a glossary and...

Read all about Princess Mini and her merry mis-adventures at Royal Fairy Academy in the newest Royal Sweets book that's perfect for fans of Sofia the First. A sleepover at the Royal Castle has Mini, Taffy, Frosting, and even Gobo the little troll believing...

Doll museum burglarized! Kayo Benton and Rosie Saunders race to the museum to check on their favorite dolls. Everything seems okay. But the keys to the display cases are missing. And the musical mohair cat is playing a song...as if squeezed by unseen hands....

If you were asked to choose the most fabulous character in English literature, who would it be? Perhaps the one and only Ichabod Crane. Relive the action of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with this storybook and CD set, featuring word-for-word narration and sound...

A heart-expanding, magical debut from one of the most exciting new voices in the grand tradition of southern literature.Sparrow doesn't have many friends. Some kids believe her house near the swamp is haunted. Others think there's something "unusual" about her. But Sparrow's not lonely...

Pekin Dewlap is a 15-year old high school student fascinated by ghosts. It's been three years since she last saw one, but she firmly believes that with a little effort her ability will return. That effort turns out to be starting a ghostbuster business...

From the imagination of blink-182's award-winning author Tom DeLonge, the Strange Times crew first debuted in the graphic novel Strange Times: The Curse of Superstition Mountain. Now teamed-up with Geoff Herbach, also an award-winning author of the Felton Reinstein Trilogy, DeLonge tells the hilarious...

Jim Flora's fantastically illustrated books captivated kids throughout the 1960s and 70s, so much so that secondhand copies sell for exorbitant sums. Grandpa's Ghost Stories has been the most sought-after of his children's books, and Feral House is pleased to announce the first reprint...

At the house shared by Abigail, Thomas, and Daniel the three explain to Mary and James that they search the country for Portals to the dead. They believe a Portal exists in Hawthorne Harbor and the Fire that destroyed the old high school had...

Andy isn't excited for camp. Things go downhill when the older boys start telling stories of mysterious fairy circles hidden in the ancient woods. If you disturb a circle, they say, you'll be snatched away forever by vicious creatures. Andy assumes it's a made-up...

Dive into the chilling world beneath the ocean's surface! Young readers will explore weird and watery topics like the Bermuda Triangle and Loch Ness Monster in this scary story collection. Shocking sea tales from around the world are just spooky enough to delight little...

Take a spooky trip around the world! Early learners will encounter real facts about cemeteries, haunted hotels, and more as they travel through this collection of hair-raising tales. Illustrations help tie new words to the text, and bonus online activities teach kids how to...

Brrr! Did you feel a shiver down your spine? Crack open this book to read spine-tingling stories about ghosts, ghouls, and more! Young readers will love these ghostly tales, perfectly paced to read alone or share around a campfire. Bonus educational activities teach kids...

"On her first day haunting a new school, all Mimi has to wear are old Chinese gowns... She wants to look horrifying and rattle chains with the cool American ghouls at school, but her ghost ancestors insist she dress and behave like a good...

Ethan Hawthorne is in possession of James's body. Mark, Daniel, and Thomas have him restrained. They want to kill James to get rid of Ethan. Abigail is incredulous, how could they do that to their friend? In a desperate move, Abby drugs the boys,...

"Will make a theater lover of any young reader." --Booklist​​ Perfect for fans of The Wednesday Wars, this raucous and delightful middle grade mystery from Edgar Award-nominated author Martha Freeman is filled with backstage fun, relatable family drama, and maybe even a ghost. Break...

The Nevermoor series meets Hotel Transylvania in this dazzling debut middle grade adventure set in a world of talking spiders, living forests, and haunted castles about a vampire girl who wants to fit in but first must defeat an evil ghost.After one hundred years...

Desmond and Andres watch out for ghouls at their school dance. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Chapter Books is an imprint of Spotlight a division of ABDO.Author: Andres MiedosoISBN-10: 1532149883ISBN-13: 9781532149887Publisher: Chapter BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 128Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.60lbsSize:...

Desmond and Andres face off against creepy monster lunch ladies. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Chapter Books is an imprint of Spotlight a division of ABDO.Author: Andres MiedosoISBN-10: 1532149840ISBN-13: 9781532149849Publisher: Chapter BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 128Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 7.40h...

Against the ominous backdrop of the influenza epidemic of 1918, Annie, a new girl at school, is claimed as best friend by Elsie, a classmate who is a tattletale, a liar, and a thief. Soon Annie makes other friends and finds herself joining them...

Make story time a little spookier with thirty chilling stories from around the world! If you liked Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, you'll devour these spine-tingling tales! Curl up with old friends like Washington Irving's "Guests from Gibbet Island" or Charles Dickens'...

Lewis Dearborn is a lonely, anxious, "terminally shy" boy of eleven when his great-grandfather passes away and leaves Lewis's family with his decaying seaside mansion. Lewis is initially delighted with his new bedroom, a secluded tower in a remote part of the house. Then...

Jared and his mom are taking a shortcut through Woodland Cemetery at night when they encounter a disoriented girl. They drive her to her home on a desolate road out of town. When they arrive, they realize the girl has vanished. The house looks...

On a field trip to the zoo, Desmond and Andres encounter a zombie zookeeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Chapter Books is an imprint of Spotlight a division of ABDO.Author: Andres MiedosoISBN-10: 1532149824ISBN-13: 9781532149825Publisher: Chapter BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 128Format:...

If you like haunted houses then this rhyming fiction story about haunted mansions is for you. Great for beginning readers who may require some reading support and, of course, a hand to hold.Author: Craig LopetzISBN-10: 1427129207ISBN-13: 9781427129208Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight:...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Chasing Vemeer comes an unforgettable story about an island haunted by the ghosts of the past.Ghosts are alive on the island of Nantucket. You can hear them in the wind and in the creaks of the...

A new entry in the frightfully fun series perfect for fans of Goosebumps. Best friends Zoe and Mateo are excited for their families' annual winter break vacation together. This year, they're going somewhere new: a ski lodge that promises to give them fun days...

When Ted's five-year-old sister, Vicki, invents an imaginary friend, no one is too concerned . . . except that Vicki's friend has the never-popular name of Marella, and unlike most imaginary friends, Marella can move things. Ted might think Marella is a ghost, but...

Grab a flashlight and learn all about the creatures who live in the woods. Short stories about mythical monsters like Bigfoot and Frankenstein are sure to keep readers on their toes! This monster-iffic title is full of real facts about tall tales from Switzerland...

Animal antics can be silly and cute, but did you know they can be spooky, too? Learn real animal facts while reading fun and frightening stories about beasts that go, "Boo!" Featuring frightful facts, chilling illustrations, and real-life safety tips, this book will keep...

Do you believe in ghosts?Twelve-year-old Noah is excited to move to the California coast with his military family until he hears rumors the nearby lighthouse is haunted. Everyone in town knows about the ghost in the lighthouse. The Lady in the Light is a...

Layla is a ghost and ghosts are supposed to be scary and mean. They're not supposed to help others. Everyone knows that.But when a homeless cat arrives at Layla's castle, the ghost will have to decide whether she's going to be mean or help...

Based on the bestselling graphic novels, this series of middle-grade novels contains all-new adventures Welcome to Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet's Camp for Hardcore Lady Types. The five scouts of Roanoke cabin--Jo, April, Molly, Mal, and Ripley--love their summers at camp. They get...

Welcome. Have a seat. Let us tell you a story. But be warned. Home Sweet Horror isn't just any tale. This is a Scary Tale. Meet Liam Finn, who's just moved into a new home with his father and sister. But this old house...

Desmond is sure that ghosts don't ride bikes, but if there's anything Andres has learned during his Ghost Patrol Days, is that it is never a good ideal to tell a ghost what they can or can't do. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...

In this ghostly and fast-paced adventure, twelve-year-old Alex must use his psychic gifts to speak with pirate ghosts to solve the curse of an old pirate hangout-if he fails, his best friends could be trapped there forever.Ghosts are commonplace in this dark and exciting...