Begin when Ghoulia meets a human friend
Ghoulia introduces the zombie household, Ghoulia's disguise, and the friendship that anchors later adventures.
Book Series · 6 Books
Ghoulia Books
In order from Ghoulia to Ghoulia and the Heart Key.
Six full-color chapter books follow a friendly young zombie as she makes human friends, solves mysteries, and uncovers secrets in her unusual family home.
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Reading order
How to Read the Ghoulia Books
Read the six books in numbered order, beginning with Ghoulia. Each mystery has its own resolution, but Ghoulia's friendships and the secrets of Crumbling Manor develop across the series.
Sources: Abrams's numbered Ghoulia inventory.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The books use zombies, ghosts, graveyards, hidden rooms, and spooky family secrets, but the scares stay playful rather than graphic. Acceptance, courage, and feeling comfortable with who you are matter more than the monsters.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017
Ghoulia
A young zombie seeks friendship at a Halloween party.
64 pages· 1,802 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
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Summary: Ghoulia, a young zombie living in Crumbling Manor, longs for a friend. Her pale green skin and stitched lips make her stand out, but Halloween offers a chance to blend in. As she ventures out, disguised among costumed children, will she finally find acceptance? Ghoulia's clever plan could lead to unexpected friendships, proving that being different might just be the key to belonging. Join her spooky adventure and discover if the other kids will see past her eerie exterior to the heart of a girl just like them.
In reading order
Ghoulia Series
6 books · Published 2017–2026
#1
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Ghoulia
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017
A young zombie seeks friendship at a Halloween party.
#2
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Ghoulia and the Mysterious Visitor
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018
A zombie girl faces mysterious visitors and a vanishing aunt in a spooky manor.
#3
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Ghoulia and the Ghost with No Name
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018
A young ghost is vanishing. Can a little zombie save him before it's too late?
#4
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Ghoulia and the Doomed Manor
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019
Can a young zombie save her family's manor from being reclaimed by the town?
#5
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Ghoulia and the Sunken Secret
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2025
A young zombie girl uncovers a mystery about her missing parents. Can she solve it before the trail goes cold?
#6
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$1248
Ghoulia and the Heart Key
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2026
A zombie girl must find a mysterious key to unlock family secrets.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Ghoulia series?
There are 6 books in the Ghoulia series. It began with Ghoulia in 2017, and the newest book, Ghoulia and the Heart Key, was published in 2026.
What order should you read the Ghoulia books in?
Start with Ghoulia and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.
What ages are the Ghoulia books best for?
The series is best for ages 6–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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