Book Series · 13 Books

Boo Books Books

In order from The Haunted Backpack to The Scary Science Fair.

The Haunted Backpack
Scare Ball
Campfire Vampire
Attack of the Cute
Slime Time!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Haunted Backpack
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$2152
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

The Haunted Backpack

By Michael Dahl, Marilisa Cotroneo (Illustrator)

A boy's backpack whispers. Is it a ghost or a monster?

20 pages· 528 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Hardcover
Summary: Walking home, a boy hears whispers from his backpack. Is it a ghost or a monster? The mystery deepens when a strange cell phone demands he visit a cemetery. What awaits him there?
The complete set

Boo Books Series

13 books · Published 2019–2023

Series
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The Haunted Backpack

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A boy's backpack whispers. Is it a ghost or a monster?

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$2152

Scare Ball

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019

A boy's mysterious bite leads to a moonlit game with werewolves.

Campfire Vampire

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019

Two friends encounter strange noises in the woods during a camping trip and discover a vampire family searching for their lost daughter.

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Attack of the Cute

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019

A girl and her friend find a cute yet troublesome monster.

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$2152

Slime Time!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

A cruise turns eerie when gooey monsters crash the buffet. What's on their menu?

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$2152

Swamp Creature Teacher

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Is the new substitute teacher really a swamp creature?

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$2152

Library Alive!

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2021

An old library hides secrets. Can she escape its grasp?

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$2152

Tail of Terror

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2021

Brave kids explore a haunted aquarium. What will they find?

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$2152

School Spirit

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2021

Bullied into being a mascot, Dawson discovers the suit is haunted.

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$2152

Donut Danger

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2021

A kid reporter uncovers a donut shop's secret with unexpected dangers.

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Hair Scare!

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

A spell turns Hattie's hair into snakes. Can she tame them?

The Mad Mummy

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022

Mummies come to life, turning a museum visit into a thrilling chase.

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The Scary Science Fair

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2023

A mysterious scientist hijacks twins' science fair volcano. What is she up to?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Boo Books series?

There are 13 books in the Boo Books series. It began with The Haunted Backpack in 2019, and the newest book, The Scary Science Fair, was published in 2023.

What ages are the Boo Books books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Boo Books to life.

01

Michael Dahl

Author
02

Benjamin Bird

Author
03

John Sazaklis

Author
04

Jaclyn Jaycox

Author
05

Marilisa Cotroneo

Illustrator
06

Patrycja Fabicka

Illustrator

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