Books About Short Stories · 21 titles considered

The Best Short Stories Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about short stories? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Short Stories

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1957

Dandelion Wine

By Ray Bradbury · Book #1 in the Greentown series

A boy's summer of wonder and discovery in a small town hides timeless secrets and marvels.

239 pages· 64,709 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 80,828 ratings
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Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–13 · 2021

Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories

Laugh and shiver with Rowley's spooky tales of zombies, vampires, and ghosts.

224 pages· 14,386 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 7,210 ratings
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Chapter Book · 2011

Ayiti

Explore the Haitian diaspora through a tapestry of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.

121 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 8,406 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1984

In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories

By Alvin Schwartz, Victor Rivas (Illustrator)

Discover spooky tales that will send shivers down your spine.

64 pages· 871 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 5,782 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Camp Half-Blood Confidential

Discover the secrets and chaos of Camp Half-Blood beyond the orientation video.

192 pages· 19,568 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 23,946 ratings
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Chapter Book · 2022

The English Understand Wool

A 17-year-old faces high society's challenges and deceit in New York.

69 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 15,947 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019

Beneath the Bed and Other Scary Stories

By Max Brallier, Letizia Rubegni (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Mister Shivers series

A collection of spooky and supernatural short stories for kids.

64 pages· 1,195 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 575 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2020

Shadow in the Woods and Other Scary Stories

By Max Brallier, Letizia Rubegni (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Mister Shivers series

What lurks in the woods? Discover five chilling tales that will keep young readers on edge.

64 pages· 1,247 words· Est. 21 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 243 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2021

The Doll in the Hall and Other Scary Stories

By Max Brallier, Letizia Rubegni (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Mister Shivers series

Discover eerie tales where dolls move and mysteries lurk in shadows.

64 pages· 1,319 words· Est. 22 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 259 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2019

Look Both Ways

Ten blocks, ten stories. What happens when the school bell rings and life takes unexpected turns?

Coretta Scott King Award (2020)
188 pages· 34,291 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 19,767 ratings
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Short Stories Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about short stories for developing and independent readers.

Hotel Valhalla Guide to the Norse Worlds

Ages 10–13 · 2016

Navigate Valhalla with this essential guide to Norse gods and mythical beings.

The Valley of Fear

1915

A cipher warns Holmes of danger, leading to a murder mystery and a secret society's dark secrets.

Northanger Abbey

Ages 9–11 · 2009

A naive young woman faces sinister secrets and deception at Northanger Abbey.

Outside

2014

Explore the mystical ties between humans, nature, and the unknown in six captivating tales.

Straw into Gold

Ages 8–12 · 2017

Classic fairy tales reimagined with unexpected twists and humor.

Hide and Don't Seek

Ages 8–12 · 2021

Unsettling tales of hide-and-seek, eerie dolls, shocking talent shows, and a camp with a twist.

The Stinky Truth
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The Stinky Truth

Ages 8–12 · 2018

Can Sam survive summer without a single lie to see his hero on screen?

School-Tripped
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School-Tripped

Ages 9–12 · 2019

Unsupervised in the Big City, will Babymouse's adventure end before the bus leaves?

Jungle Tales by Moonlight

Ages 4–8 · 2021

Discover enchanting tales from 1970s West Africa, rich with humor and moral lessons.

A Walk in the Dark and Other Scary Stories

Ages 5–7 · 2022

Discover who lurks in the shadows and what haunts the beach in these chilling tales.

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