Georgia, 1922: On the night that a cruel act took her home and father from her, Ophie learned she could see ghosts. Now, living with relatives and working as maids in an old manor, Ophie and her mother are trying to get back on their feet. But things get complicated when Ophie meets a ghost who met an untimely end.
Wait Till Helen Comes by
Mary Downing Hahn
Tensions rise in a newly
blended family when the malicious younger stepsister to Molly and Michael
claims that she has been talking to a ghost, Helen, who is coming for them. It
seems as if things can't get any worse. But they do—when Helen comes. This
creepy classic is also now available as a graphic novel.
Séance Tea Party by Reimena Yee
Growing up seems terrible to Lora. Nobody has time to do anything fun anymore. As her circle of friends seem to fade away, Lora struggles to have fun on her own. During a tea party with a twist, Lora connects with Alexa, the ghost that haunts her house and the two become fast friends. But nothing can last forever.
Living Ghosts and Mischievous Monsters: Chilling American Indian Stories by Dan Sasuweh Jones
Dark figures in the night.
An owl's cry on the wind. Monsters watching from the edge of the wood. Some of
the creatures in these pages might only have a message for you, but others are
the stuff of nightmares. The author, a member of Ponca Nation, celebrates the
American Indian tradition of ghost stories.
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Root Magic by Eden Royce
Twins Jez and Jay have
always been fascinated by rootwork, the African American folk magic that has
been the legacy of their family for generations. And now their uncle is
training them in the practice of it. And it's not a moment too soon, as evil
forces crop up in their small South Carolina town.
The Ghost of Midnight Lake
by Lucy Strange
It's 1899. The Earl of
Gosswater has died, and twelve-year-old Agatha has been cast out of her
ancestral home by her cruel cousin. As she struggles to adjust to her new life
and a father she's never known, she comes face to face with the restless spirit
of another young girl who may hold the key to Aggie's true identity.
Long Lost by Jacqueline West
When her family moves to be
closer to her sister's figure skating club, Fiona is isolated and lonely. In
her new town's library, she finds a mysterious book that blurs the line between
fiction and reality. As Fiona uncovers the book's strange history, she finds
that both help and danger come from unexpected places.
Be Wary of the Silent Woods
by Svetlana Chmakova
In the Night Realm,
vampires, shifters, weirns, and werewolves pass for human and roam the streets
. . . but they still have to go to school. The Golden Compass meets Stranger
Things in this fun graphic novel about supernatural kiddos living life and
solving mysteries along the way.
The Girl and the Ghost by
Hanna Alkaf
A Malaysian folk tale comes
to life in this emotionally layered, chilling middle grade debut, perfect for
fans of The Jumbies and Furthermore. Suraya is delighted when her witch
grandmother gifts her a pelesit, a spirit to serve her. But Suraya doesn't
realize that pelesits have a dark side—until it's too late.
The In-Between by Rebecca Ansari
Ever since his father left
their family three years ago, Cooper has been lost. So he welcomes the
distraction of a hundred-year-old mystery surrounding a deadly train crash and
a missing boy. As Cooper and his sister investigate, they uncover impossible coincidences
between the disaster and the creepy girl next door.
The Clackity by Lora Senf
Evie lives in Blight
Harbor—the seventh-most haunted town in America—with her Aunt Desdemona, the
local paranormal expert. Des doesn't have many rules except one: Stay out of
the abandoned slaughterhouse at the edge of town. But when her aunt disappears
into the building, Evie goes searching for her.
Hide and Seeker by Daka Hermon
Justin's best friend Zee
went missing for a year. And when he comes back, he won't talk about where he's
been. At Zee's welcome home party, they play Hide and Seek. But it goes wrong.
Very wrong. One by one, Justin and his friends are pulled into the horrifying
place where Zee was trapped.
If you know a young reader
who can't get enough of spooky tales about ghosts, witches, and monsters, these
freaky reads may be just the thing—especially as Halloween approaches.