Horror - Kids Fiction

Author of Ghost Girl and This Appearing House Ally Malinenko brings to life a terrifying middle grade novel about a girl learning to grieve her grandfather and the creepy antique dolls in his house that seem to come alive, perfect for fans of The...

Middle grade master of horror J. A. White and acclaimed dark fantasy artist Yang Jialun deliver a boldly original story collection that dares its audience to turn the page with each increasingly terrifying tale--a Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark for a new...

Fourteen-year-old Tessa has always loved her grandmother's family fun park. Once a dazzling display of roadside attractions, highlighted by her grandmother's puppet show, the park is now struggling after her parents inherited it. This might be the park's last summer. Tessa, missing her grandmother,...

Two transgender teens end up in a small, isolated town, where they must escape the locals who plan to sacrifice one of them to an ancient monster that only eats girls. A pulse-pounding thriller perfect for fans of Midsommar and Hell Followed with Us!...

Some shadows dance. Others hunt.When Alex and Emily move into the mysterious old manor with their mom, they expect creaky floors and dusty rooms-not living shadows. At first, the strange figures that glide across the walls seem harmless, even friendly. But when a forbidden...

Every year in our small town, the night before Halloween is unlike any other. It's called... Mischief Night. The rules of Mischief Night are simple. For kids under the age of 18... there are no rules. That's right, for one night of the year,...

This expanded junior novelization retells the first season of Netflix's iconic series Stranger Things--and includes 8 pages of full-color images from the show! Hawkins is a quiet town where nothing exciting seems to happen--until one night when a boy named Will Byers vanishes. Follow...

The Graveyard Girls navigate an evil smart home, public humiliation, and turbulent middle school friendships in this consuming fourth installment by New York Times bestselling authors Lisi Harrison and Daniel Kraus. The Graveyard Girls are back together but they've never felt further apart. The...

The Graveyard Girls navigate an evil smart home, public humiliation, and turbulent middle school friendships in this consuming fourth installment by New York Times bestselling authors Lisi Harrison and Daniel Kraus. The Graveyard Girls are back together but they've never felt further apart. The...

A fun and visually rich illustrated children's book about three little kids going through a haunted house - haunted, it seems, despite the fact that people keep saying "There are no ghosts, there are no ghosts". Written and illustrated by two high school students,...

Do old houses hold secrets? Can those secrets affect the lives of people who live there now? Jack O'Hagen has moved to a house in Cornwall that certainly has a secret - a secret it is determined to share. Author: John KitchenISBN-10: 178308569XISBN-13: 9781783085699Publisher:...

Everyone's justDYING for a sequel...Alejandro is not only the biggest fan of the slasher franchise Camp Blood, he's just won a walk on role in the newest movie. He's getting the full Hollywood treatment, and rare a behind the scenes look at the next...

Following the murder of their leader and friend, a tight-knit coven of queer teens takes on a wish-granting demon lurking in their town, weaving together murder mystery with the occult in this YA horror novel perfect for fans of V. E. Schwab and Leigh...

A small town in Texas. Halloween Night. But, this is no ordinary Halloween, ya'll. Max, Louie, and Jess experience their share of thrills and chills, but they also learn some valuable lessons about being responsible, telling the truth, and staying out of cemeteries. In...

Set during World War II, a twelve-year-old orphan who accidentally unleashes a shadow monster onto the streets of London must team up with unlikely allies to hunt it down. Surviving on the streets of World War II London alone certainly hasn't been easy, but...

A young boy steps out of a thunderstorm and onto a strange bus. Like a flash of lightning, his long-gone grandmother suddenly appears on the bus too Is she there to offer him a gift . . . or a warning? The boy is...

Road Seeds that create a path just for you. A Perfect Prize Postcard that gets you the exact number of prizes you ask for. Labels that change any book's ending to an unhappy one. All these and many more astonishing items from the mysterious...

A boy attracts the attention of something better left undisturbed in the fourth book in the Ghosts of Fear Street middle grade series from master of horror R.L. Stine--now with a brand-new look! Fear Street has some pretty incredible stores. Wes Parker likes Sal's...

A tiny novelty pet gets too big for its owners to handle in the third book in the Ghosts of Fear Street middle grade series from master of horror R.L. Stine--now with a brand-new look! When Scott and Glen decide to use water from...

One hundred years prior to the events of The Clackity, four best friends are drawn into a deadly scheme when they set out to investigate the strange disappearances taking place in the eerie town of Blight Harbor in this spine-chilling middle grade adventure. It's...

Mabel and her friends are far from ordinary. Andrea, Adam, and Jason have all acquired unique powers. Now it's Mabel's turn. What ability will she be gifted? Could there be a connection? The four friends soon learn of their fate to be warriors. They...

A lonely boy must defend his fellow monsters, home, and absent-minded mad scientist dad from an angry mob and an evil carnival proprietor in this macabre and zany coming-of-age story! Stitch Head was the first creation to be born-- and the first to be...

This collection of scary stories and tales from around the world is perfect for Halloween. Each is reflective of what "scary" means depending on the culture. There could be creatures unknown to other countries but is popular to one. Open your mind to the...

Set during World War II, a twelve-year-old orphan who accidentally unleashes a shadow monster onto the streets of London must team up with unlikely allies to hunt it down. Surviving on the streets of World War II London alone certainly hasn't been easy, but...

A teen girl's attempt to make amends with her former friend group takes a sinister turn during a weekend getaway at an ancestral Irish estate in this atmospheric, literary horror from the author of Those We Drown. There's something in the lake at Wren...

Timmy is one viral video away from becoming the next big superstar. But when his videos are targeted by jealous online trolls, his dreams feel like they're slipping away. Suspicious that the online trolls are the bullies from his school, Timmy attempts to expose...

The Noxhelm Murders is a Young Adult Horror Mystery by Dr. Bon Blossman. Shana Murphy's life shatters as she is swept away from her hometown of Boston to the mysterious, isolated town of Noxhelm. Under the strict guidelines of the federal witness protection program,...

The spine-chilling next installment in the middle-grade horror series based on Nickelodeon's hit show Are You Afraid of the Dark? from YA horror sensation Danielle Valentine. Everyone wants a Ms. Mabel doll. And the dolls want something in return... Ms. Mabel's Doll Emporium can...

In this hair-raising and hilarious novel by New York Times bestselling author Chuck Wendig, a boy must face his fears to save his town from a cursed videotape--before "The Scariest Movie Ever Made" devours his friends and family. Ethan Pitowski is afraid of everything....

Last Kids on Earth meets Goosebumps in this monster mash of a series featuring all your favorite creatures going head-to-head in epic battles. Trainers Joon and Tradd are ready to claim a Versus victory with a zombie unlike any you've seen before. With a...

A wonderfully spooky title for younger readers from the award-winning author of Journey to the River Sea, Eva Ibbotson, with beautiful cover illustration by Alex T. Smith, creator of the Claude series.Author: Eva IbbotsonISBN-10: 1447265645ISBN-13: 9781447265641Publisher: MacMillan Children's BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2015Pages: 176Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize:...

In this terrifying and hilarious middle grade horror novel, perfect for fans of THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH, a boy whose nightmares come to life must learn to face his fears. You probably shouldn't read this book. Because it's going to get creepy fast....

Join Grayson, Kinsley, and their friends in their second adventure with Monsters! Grayson is still uneasy about stealing to help the monsters, but he's confident that he's doing the right thing. When the school cracks down on the thefts, Grayson and the second graders...

His face looked as though it had been tie-dyed purple and red, and his lips were blue. He reminded Marla of her papier mache self-portrait from the second grade.Marla thought she was the only different kid in small town Morrington, until she discovered Zayne,...

Part 2 in the Lovecraft For Kids series takes us deep into the mystical world of Cthulhu. From the depths of R'lyeh, the evil arises in this short poem for children and adults alike. Each line in the poem is coupled with a full...

So begin the adventures of young Oliver Finch, born at the stroke of midnight. Believing that Oliver can spy out ghosts, Captain Scratch kidnaps him, bringing him aboard the notorious pirate vessel Bloody Hand. The ship sails the high seas in pursuit of the...

Firestorm Rising is John Clewarth's debut novel, for children aged 9 to 12+ years - and reached the finals of The People's Book Prize in 2013. Raingate Cemetery is the spooky playground of Tom Allerton, Daniel 'Doc' Studd and Jasmine 'Jazz' Baxter, and provides...

Twin sisters. One dead, one living. But which is which in the latest horror novel from master storyteller K.R. Alexander.Chelsea has now traded places with her evil twins... and finds herself trapped in a ghost space while Angelica takes over. Is it possible for...

Daniel is the new kid in town, having moved with his parents from bustling Boston to a quaint house in Washington State. He's navigating a new school, settling into a fresh bedroom, and exploring a huge backyard--all with his two loyal cats by his...

For fans of Goosebumps and other young horror titles, here is the first book of The Goolz Next Door series. When horror novelist Frank Goolz and his daughters, Ilona and Suzie, move next door, twelve-year-old Harold is only hoping to make exciting new friends....

It's Indiana Jones meets Piggy in this original graphic novel! Willow and Cami must team up with an unlikely ally as they escape from a team of mad scientists!Willow and Cami have escaped the clutches of Piggy time and time again. Just when the...

Department 19 still stands against the darkness. But for how much longer? Book 4 in the explosive series from bestselling author, Will Hill.As Dracula continues his rise, the men and women of Department 19 wait for good news. But hope is in short supply...

Kayley's had a run of bad luck. She'd been struggling at dance practice for a while, and then her instructor decided to give Kayley's next role to another girl. Even so, Kayley isn't ready to bow out. She has a plan. The old ballet...

CAUTION: The stories in this book will SCARE YOUR SOCKS OFF! This terrifying collection of 25 spine-chilling tales is filled with creepy creatures, eerie ghosts, bone-rattling monsters, and much more. Will zombie frogs turn science class into a deadly experiment? Can a ghostly eye...

Ginger, a talented and passionate young artist, is eagerly participating in a highly regarded national school art contest. Her heart brims with excitement as she immerses herself in the creative process, believing that this competition could be a pivotal moment in her artistic journey....

No school. No parents. No rules.The post-apocalyptic children's chapter series with superpowers continues...The secret hidden in Wellbright Manor is revealed and the race is on! Lydia is determined to win at all costs, but will the price be too high? Having lost her hula-hoop,...

From the depths of R'lyeh, Cthulhu arises in this short poem for children and adults alike. Each line in the poem is coupled with a full page illustration in black and white, telling the tale of an ancient horror residing under a child's bed.Author:...

Kayley's had a run of bad luck. She'd been struggling at dance practice for a while, and then her instructor decided to give Kayley's next role to another girl. Even so, Kayley isn't ready to bow out. She has a plan. The old ballet...

Author: Jeff KinneyISBN-10: 1419786024ISBN-13: 9781419786020Publisher: Amulet BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/12/2025Pages: 224Format: Hardcover

During an air raid, huddled in the bomb shelter with his family, the different sounds of the war humming around him, when Bill makes his wish. He says it out loud, three times: "I wish for a brother instead of a sister." It seems...