Horror - Kids Fiction

Mac has always been a loner. After all, it's hard to make friends when you're constantly moving. Why would this year be any different? At her new school, though, there's a rumor that a mirror in the old second-floor bathroom will grant any wish...

A girl is not happy about her father's new job. He is now the personal librarian of a wealthy, odd man. They must live at the employer's creepy mansion. But worse, the girl's dad starts acting strange and disappears for days at a time....

Two students find an old book. An evil spirit is trying to escape from its pages! The kids call on the mighty Librarian for help, but the spirit slips out. It takes control of the hero. The greedy monster is only just getting started....

Let your fears take flight in this scary sequel of the Creatures & Teachers series where a group of friends must protect their school from vampire birds! Angelo and his friends know that together they can handle any pretty much anything together. The scariest...

A chilling middle school novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Scritch Scratch, three kids must discover who--or what--is terrorizing them after receiving an ominous meme on Halloween night. On Halloween night, Josie and her two best friends, Jackson and Alison, sneak...

What happens when a smart toy gets a little too smart? Victor is thrilled to get the toy he's always wanted for Christmas. It's a LenBot--a smart robot that can learn anything. For once, it's a toy that lives up to the hype. The...

Do you really know what's lurking in the basement of your school? Packing a bunch of dusty books into boxes doesn't sound like a very difficult job, so Matt doesn't think twice when the old librarian at his school offers him the chance to...

The Walter Award Honor-winning author of Root Magic returns with a terrifying story in the Southern Gothic tradition, inspired by the hoodoo practice of hair burning.At night, Roddie still dreams of sitting at his mother's feet while she braids his Afro down. But that's...

"Tawny Stokes has created a brilliant paranormal world within our own. There are demons, witches, zombies, and all sorts of crazy creatures... The mythology Stokes has created for Demon Whisperer blew me away, and I simply cannot wait to read more about Caden, since...

When the scratching starts on the tent, a backyard camping trip turns terrifying for three friends. Prepare to be scared silly in this creepy middle-grade novel for fans of R.L. Stine, Dan Poblocki, and Mary Downing Hahn.Chloe, Avery, and Madison can't wait to spend...

Eleven-year-old Zenith journeys into a bizarre, macabre world within a mysterious bag where he struggles to save his older sister from a living hairball and survive a trio of bloodthirsty mouths, a sentient sawdust-stuffed giant, and other horrors.Author: Rob RenzettiISBN-10: 0593519531ISBN-13: 9780593519530Publisher: Penguin Young...

"Rule number one: no one is to leave designated camper areas for any reason. You will not leave camp without permission. Do not attempt it. And stay clear of locked doors and anything marked as off-limits."Camp Effigy is an unusual summer camp destination to...

Stranger Things meets A Monster Calls in this spine-tingling, emotionally rich middle grade novel about a boy who must protect his neighborhood from a malevolent monster tree while dealing with the recent loss of his father. "Family and friendship form the center of this...

Goosebumps now on Disney+!Jack Archer is convinced something strange is going on at his neighbor's house. Mr. Fleshman always wears all black, hardly ever leaves his house, and never says hello to anyone.Then Jack spots a mysterious creature through Mr. Fleshman's window. It's big...

Goosebumps now on Disney+!There's an alien in Jack Archer's bedroom and he's not sure what to do. He's tried to warn his parents, teachers, and friends about the invasion, but everyone has just laughed him off.But the huge, ugly space creature is no laughing...

In Pura Belpr? Honor-winning author Adrianna Cuevas's new spooky middle grade novel. Frani must fight to stop the undead from rising in her father's body-farm laboratory--that is, if she can embrace the true nature of her brain and its ADHD. No one has ever...

The first book in a rich, eerie middle grade fantasy duology full of magic, monsters, and miles and miles of untamed forest, from the author of The Prince of Nowhere. Motivated by desperation and brotherhood, a boy must venture deep into the Nightwood to...

When the scratching starts on the tent, a backyard camping trip turns terrifying for three friends. Prepare to be scared silly in this creepy middle-grade novel for fans of R.L. Stine, Dan Poblocki, and Mary Downing Hahn.Chloe, Avery, and Madison can't wait to spend...

Bender and his best friend, Danny, learn a valuable life lesson. Stealing doesn't pay. When they are caught attempting to steal expensive baseball cards by the store owner, their parents are given two options. They can enroll their sons in a campout program designed...

A teeth-chattering collection of apocalypse stories for young horror fans! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! The stories in this book will SCARE YOUR SOCKS OFF! Will a deadly beast invade a family's end-of-the-world bunker? Can anyone stop alien spiders from taking over planet Earth?...

A bloodcurdling collection of vampire stories for young horror fans! BEWARE . . . The stories in this book will SCARE YOUR SOCKS OFF! Does a creepy librarian prefer blood over books? Is a girl's cuddly cat a fur-ocious feline? Can a young boy...

The Librarian of Doom keeps the world most dangerous books. After a long journey, he returns home to discover his collection of deadly books have been stolen. If he fails to find them, the world will face endless evil. Dive deeper into the story...

A shopkeeper comes across a strange book with fur on the cover. The book's title, CLAWS, is a clue to just how dangerous it is. Will the Librarian come to the rescue before more damage is done? With eight pages of never-before-published content, the...

A legendary collection of cryptid stories for young horror fans! Believe it or not . . . the stories in this book will SCARE YOUR SOCKS OFF! Will the Loch Ness monster upend a young boy's Scottish vacation? What happens when the Jersey Devil...

Goosebumps now on Disney+!Something fishy is going on!What happens when a talking fish, a runaway dog, and a herd of hog-like creatures descend on the woods behind Cody Brachman's house? An abosolute nightmare! His friend Sam wanted to stay inside and play video games...

Behave or the Cucuy will get you. That's what Jacob has always been told. Using its large red ear, the beast listens for naughty children to whisk away and make its meal. Jacob reminds his younger sister of this cautionary tale while he's babysitting,...

Mac has always been a loner. After all, it's hard to make friends when you're constantly moving. Why would this year be any different? At her new school, though, there's a rumor that a mirror in the old second-floor bathroom will grant any wish...

Colton's worst fears have come true. He's starting middle school friendless and immediately manages to totally embarrass himself. But then Brea invites him to sit with her at lunch. The girl is so nice and sure of herself. He eagerly joins her growing crew....

A New York Times bestseller, Jonathan Auxier's The Night Gardener is a Victorian ghost story with shades of Washington Irving and Henry James. More than just a spooky tale, it's also a moral fable about human greed and the power of storytelling. The Night...

Don't open the box, warned the old man. But Charlie can't help himself... ? Fourteen-year-old London schoolboy Charlie has been looking forward to playing football with his mates in the Christmas holidays. Instead he is packed off to the wilds of the East Anglian...

Two students find an old book. An evil spirit is trying to escape from its pages! The kids call on the mighty Librarian for help, but the spirit slips out. It takes control of the hero. The greedy monster is only just getting started....

Phoenix loves nothing more than surfing. So when she's grounded after failing yet another history test, she's determined not to miss the last waves of the season. She'll sneak out in the dead of night and surf by the light of the full October...

Middle grader Tanya has managed to stop famed horror writer Joel Southland from stealing people's nightmares for his books. The malevolent, sentient ink that had been the source of all his powers and successes now belongs to Tanya. But the ink--which feeds on nightmares--is...

Stay calm and remain HAPPY. Help is on the way. Perfect for fans of Gordon Korman and Jennifer L. Holm, this adventure-packed middle grade story, set in a world not too far from our own, follows a family that moves to a remote company...

From J. A. White, the acclaimed author of Nightbooks, comes another spine-chilling stand-alone middle grade horror novel about a pair of friends who discover a strange creature in a cave that can make any wish come true--including bringing the dead back to life.In the...

"Lacy Collison-Morley's 'Greek and Roman Ghost Stories' delves deep into the supernatural realms of ancient civilizations, offering a captivating anthology of spectral encounters from antiquity. As one of the foremost authorities on classical literature, Collison-Morley meticulously curates a collection of haunting tales that transcend...

"Beyond the Closet" is a collection of short stories designed to inspire and empower young readers. Each story explores different themes of courage, friendship, and facing one's fears. From a young boy who discovers a portal to an alternate dimension in his closet, to...

Exploring a sewer near his home, David Hamilton encounters Alphonsus Tooms, a mysterious old man who warns him that the Forces of Chaos have targeted his neighbourhood, Trentham.A supernatural steam engine takes David to meet the long-deceased Duke of Sutherland, who gives him the...

The heart-pounding sequel to They Threw Us Away, about a group of teddy bears looking for a place to call home...and answers to life's biggest questions. The teddies--clever Buddy, brave Sunny, sweet Sugar, and wise Reginald--have managed to find a child. Life with Darling...

A chilling middle school novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Scritch Scratch, three kids must discover who--or what--is terrorizing them after receiving an ominous meme on Halloween night. On Halloween night, Josie and her two best friends, Jackson and Alison, sneak...

A new locked room scary story about thirteen-year-old Avery, who plans a s?ance at a deserted theater to bond with her friends, only to realize they're locked inside with someone--or something--else. This spine tingling read is perfect for fans of Katherine Arden and Lindsay...

Few campers at Camp Apple Hill Farm have found the mysterious cabin rumored to be hidden deep in the woods--but those who have whisper of a mysterious woman who tells tales of horrors beyond imagination. Are you brave enough to visit Cabin 23?Twelve-year-old Alia...

Who is the mysterious bloodstained man who stops their coach? Why is no one around when Lance and the rest of Year Six arrive at the brand new Crater Lake activity centre? But this is just the beginning of the school trip from hell;...

It's five months since the nightmare Year Six School trip to Crater Lake, and something has gone very wrong in Lance's home town of Straybridge. There's been an explosion at the University, a mysterious test creature is missing and no one is allowed in...

With an introduction by Kiran Millwood Hargrave This stunning Oxford Children's Classic edition is the perfect introduction to Frankenstein--the groundbreaking gothic horror novel. Features bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities and more . . .Author: Mary ShelleyISBN-10: 1382055471ISBN-13: 9781382055475Publisher: Oxford Children'sLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

The secrets of Ravensbarrow have been buried far too long. Now they're coming to light . . .Teddy and his friends uncover a monstrous--and cheesy--terror in the second installment of this laugh-out-loud series for fans of My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish and The Incredibly...

A new locked room scary story about thirteen-year-old Avery, who plans a séance at a deserted theater to bond with her friends, only to realize they're locked inside with someone--or something--else. This spine tingling read is perfect for fans of Katherine Arden and Lindsay...

Here are five blood chilling ghost stories that will leave you with an unadulterated fear long after you finish them. The Village: A small village in Assam has a closely guarded secret.Hotel: A hotel in Maharashtra provided more than just lodging to its out-of-town...

Someone is snatching women from the streets of New York City. Will Jenny Crumb stop him before he completes his collection?Jenny Crumb heads to NYC for college, hoping to begin an exciting new chapter in her life. But when psychic visions of someone collecting...

Step into another world where the rules of reality bend and twist as Jim Howes tells you stories that might make you choose to leave the lights on when you go to sleep... Billy wants to get hold of some extra cash and takes...