Ghost Stories - Kids Fiction

Join the Ghostbusters as they fight some ghoulish creatures in this kid-friendly official picture book adaptation of the classic film Setting: New York City. Kid scientists Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler are investigating ghosts and other paranormal activity in the city. They...

This extraordinary young adult fantasy horror novel, will transport you to a gothic boarding school filled with secrets, ancient clans, and supernatural abilities. Amber, a young girl sent to boarding school at the age of seventeen, is thrust into a new and mysterious world....

In this eerie full-color graphic novel adaptation of one of award-winning author Mary Downing Hahn's most popular ghost stories, mischievous siblings pretend their grandmother's Vermont inn is haunted and awaken the real spirits who dwell there.Travis and his sister, Corey, can't resist a good...

It's hard to fight the supernatural when you're naturally "un-super." This chilling middle grade is perfect for fans of Stranger Things and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark...even if they don't have any special powers. Charlie Greer is nothing special--at least not compared...

Hunting ghosts and solving the case before checkout? All in a weekend's work. Read the novel that New York Times bestselling author, Chris Grabenstein calls, "My kind of mystery!" When JJ Jacobson convinced his mom to accept a surprise invitation to an all-expenses-paid weekend...

Clowns of all shapes and sizes turn the town into a circus in this twentieth spooky adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series! When Kersville celebrates the town's birthday, they pull out all the stops. There's a petting farm, bumper cars, cotton candy...

Now that little brother Nicky is big, his ghost sisters Clair and Blair want him to scare people, like they do. Sweet Mrs. Maple is first on the list. Will Nicky scare Mrs. Maple? Or will he make another friend instead?Author: Laurie FriedmanISBN-10: 103966282XISBN-13:...

A captivating story about a young boy with a unique gift, perfect for fans of The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste or Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes. Twelve-year-old Theo Tatterly's ability to see ghosts is a useful skill in a house full of dead...

Clowns of all shapes and sizes turn the town into a circus in this twentieth spooky adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series! When Kersville celebrates the town's birthday, they pull out all the stops. There's a petting farm, bumper cars, cotton candy...

Sage and her mother just moved to the charming, small town of Mulberry, into her mother's family home-the Calloway House. The Calloway House has been in her family for over one hundred years because of an old family superstition that a Calloway must always...

2022 Oklahoma Book Award Finalist Winner of the Creative Women of Oklahoma Book AwardIzzy just wants to be a normal eleven-year-old kid with friends, less homework and a dad that doesn't turn mean when he drinks. Having a birthday party would help but how...

Encanto meets Coraline in this "supremely successful, atmospheric" (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade story that deals with family ties, fear of change, and generational trauma as it follows a girl who must convince an old, haunted house to release its hold on her and her...

"Capalia's stylish digital art contains myriad giggle-and-goosebump-worthy details . . . [a] satisfying roller-coaster ride of a debut." --Publishers WeeklyPerfect for fans of The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything, Melvina Whitmoore (More or Less a Horror Story) is a spooky...

Celebrated author Angela Cervantes' brand new novel combines a chilling ghost story with her award-winning, heartfelt storytelling style.One two, the Caretaker's coming for you. Three-four, you'll breathe no more. Five-six, you'll float like sticks. Seven, eight, you'll meet your fate.Rafael Fuentes isn't easily scared....

Inspired by Hansel and Gretel, this spooky ghost story and touching debut investigates the gingerbread houses that we trap ourselves in when we don't learn to love ourselves as we are, perfect for fans of Ghost Squad and The Girl and the Ghost.Bee wanted...

Author: Neil D'SilvaISBN-10: 0143454978ISBN-13: 9780143454977Publisher: India PuffinLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/15/2023Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 7.70h x 5.10w x 0.70d

What if Shadows, Vampires, Werewolves, and Witches, celebrated Halloween with friends, cupcakes, and soup ?Anything can happen on a Halloween night... even meeting a few Spooky Sights!Perhaps it was a dream... perhaps it was all true...Even when things look scary, they don't have to...

The riveting conclusion to the acclaimed Spirit Hunters series!We Need Diverse Books cofounder Ellen Oh delivers the final book in her middle grade series Spirit Hunters, a gripping mystery and thrilling adventure, starring a Korean-American heroine and a diverse cast of characters.Harper is dealing...

Meet Desmond Cole! A fearless eight-year-old who runs his own ghost patrol, looking for ghosts, monsters, and mischief makers everywhere. Oh, and he just so happens to be my new best friend...and thank goodness! Because I'm afraid of everything. Welcome to Kersville, a town...

A goosebump-inducing anthology of monster tales for young fans of scary stories! CAUTION: The stories in this book will SCARE YOUR SOCKS OFF! Can a young boy escape the tangled web of a ten-foot spider? Will mummified cats and dogs fulfill a legendary curse...

Ghost sisters Clair and Blair have tried their best to get little brother Nicky to be scary, but Nicky is friendly--not scary. Now Nicky is throwing a party and inviting all of his new friends. He wants his sisters to come too--but only if...

"A SUPERHERO MEETS HIS ANGELS" is the perfect bedtime storybook. Its charming and captivating story is sure to become a classic. Children will enjoy the beautiful illustrations and the all-inclusive pictures of angels singing a song that will comfort and calm their fears. A...

A spine-chilling anthology of ghost stories for young horror fans! BEWARE... The stories in this book will SCARE YOUR SOCKS OFF! Will a locker room ghost give a soccer team the ultimate L? Is an evil spirit haunting the lake at summer camp? Will...

A spine-chilling anthology of scary stories about witches, wizards, and more! BEHOLD.... One look inside this book, boys and girls, and your socks are sure to be scared clean off! Could you survive having a witch for a grandmother? What happens when a slumber...

What if Shadows, Vampires, Werewolves, and Witches, celebrated Halloween with friends, cupcakes, and soup ?Perhaps it was a dream... perhaps it was all true...Even when things look scary, they don't have to scare you!Author: Isabel KuriISBN-10: 1958807451ISBN-13: 9781958807453Publisher: Calelei Productions LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/05/2022Pages: 22Format:...

Ghost sisters Clair and Blair want their little brother Nicky to scare Amanda, the little girl who moves in next door. Will Nicky scare Amanda? Or will he make another friend instead?Author: Laurie FriedmanISBN-10: 1039662846ISBN-13: 9781039662841Publisher: Crabtree BlossomsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2022Pages: 32Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 9.06h...

When the Troublesome Triplets complain that they have seen ghosts in Farmer Tanaka's field, Papa sets off with his son to hunt the ghosts in this fun story set in 1920s California.PON! PON! PON! PON! The pounding on the door brings three unexpected guests...

Ghost sisters Clair and Blair want their little brother Nicky to scare Rock, the boy across the street who plays baseball and says he isn't afraid of anything. Will Nicky scare Rock? Or will he make another friend?Author: Laurie FriedmanISBN-10: 1039662854ISBN-13: 9781039662858Publisher: Crabtree BlossomsLanguage:...

Ghost sisters Clair and Blair want their little brother Nicky to scare Mrs. Maple's twin grandkids who have come for a visit. Will Nicky scare Jack and Janie? Or will he make two new friends instead?Author: Laurie FriedmanISBN-10: 1039662862ISBN-13: 9781039662865Publisher: Crabtree BlossomsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2022Pages:...

Ghost sisters Clair and Blair have tried their best to get little brother Nicky to be scary, but Nicky is friendly--not scary. Now Nicky is throwing a party and inviting all of his new friends. He wants his sisters to come too--but only if...

When Dad's podcast crew stops at a haunted inn, Gabby is eager to investigate. People claim to hear voices, and a young ghost supposedly moves toys and plays with guests. Gabby sets out to debunk the haunting. When her observations are ignored, she becomes...

Gabby travels to a haunted bookstore with the ghost crew. She loves being around books. Other than science, reading is one of her favorite things. But when Gabby sneaks out to debunk one of the mysteries on her own, Dad isn't happy. And as...

Gabby and the ghost-hunting crew are on site at a real-life castle. Reports of a mysterious "lady in white" haunting the halls are perfect for Dad's podcast. This time, Gabby is determined to debunk everything that happens. But when she hears a strange phone...

When her dad's ghost hunting podcast visits a haunted zoo, Gabby is on a roll. The history of the zoo doesn't match what people have been told, and Gabby can prove it. But when her evidence makes it onto Dad's podcast, listeners aren't happy--and...

An anthology of terrifically terrifying zombie stories for young horror fans! Hold on to your socks...and BRAINS!! Is a new video game turning everyone into zombies? Will zombie frogs transform science class into a deadly experiment? Can anyone escape Dr. Frankenstein's purr-fectly petrifying cat?!...

Ghosts make the best thieves in this pitch-perfect middle grade adventure from the acclaimed author of Weird Kid. Perfect for fans of Gordon Korman and John David Anderson--and anyone looking for an Ocean's 11-style heist!Zenith and her friends may be dead--but lucky for them,...

From the author of Ghost Girl comes another standalone spooky middle grade for fans of Nightbooks and Ghost Squad, about a terrifying house and the girl haunted by her experience with cancer, grief, and healing. Are you brave enough to step inside?For as long...

No need to wait between titles for more nightmarish fun in this complete collection of Nightmares of Nightmute Volumes 1-6. The next nightmare is just a page away! Nightmute Academy offers a unique summer learning experience. As new students Suni, Gale, and Shi-woo will...

Do you say your prayers at night?Why were we told by our mothers to say a prayer before we go to sleep?The Witch in the Window is a dream that finds a way out of a nightmare. A little tale to remind us that...

Don't miss this suspenseful middle grade Halloween-flavored mystery in the latest series by Shana Gorian, the author of the bestselling Rosco the Rascal books for younger readers.A weekend in New York State spells trouble for the kids when a vengeful ghost on horseback tears...

Do you say your prayers at night?Why were we told by our mothers to say a prayer before we go to sleep?The Witch in the Window is a dream that finds a way out of a nightmare. A little tale to remind us that...

Three best friends discover a haunted orphanage and get swept up in ghoulish shenanigans in this "laugh-out-loud, high-action read" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) for fans of Best Nerds Forever and the Fear Street series.One haunted orphanage + two types of ghosts + three freaked-out...

Jess's brother Daniel is dead, and her dad is gone. And it's all her fault. Jess's world continues to tumble around her when her mum moves them both to Clanderra Hall to take a housekeeping job. Here, Jess encounters the formidable Mrs. Sharpe and...

The boys just moved into an apartment and they hear strange sounds coming from the upstairs neighbors. They are prepared for the worst, but mom assures them there is nothing to worry about. What will the boys find when they meet the new neighbors?Author:...

Ten-year-old Sly is spending the weekend with their fortune-telling grandmother at the mysterious Madsen Mansion. It's Samhain, a time when the spirits can cross over into the living world, and the old mansion has secrets whispering in the rafters and unused rooms. When Sly...

A captivating story about a young boy with a unique gift, perfect for fans of The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste or Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes. Twelve-year-old Theo Tatterly's ability to see ghosts is a useful skill in a house full of dead...

Three best friends discover a haunted orphanage and get swept up in ghoulish shenanigans in this laugh-out-loud, spooky middle grade adventure for fans of Best Nerds Forever and the Fear Street series.One haunted orphanage + two types of ghosts + three freaked-out friends =...

Get out your smart phone, download the app and see The Legend of Sleepy Hollow come to life like you've never seen before!Rewritten by Michelle Lemke Riggs, with a younger audience in mind, this classic still has all of the fun spookiness of the...

Ella isn't afraid of silly old monsters--much to the dismay of the three big monsters who try their best to scare her! There's only one thing she's afraid of...and just in case it comes her way, she knows her dad is always there to...

Are old family secrets best left alone? Kept tucked away behind locked doors?Lillia doesn't know that beyond the rusted gate is the estate of a wealthy lumber baron. She doesn't know about the ladies who danced in beautiful ball gowns in the elegant mansion...