Book Series · 4 Books

Scare School Diaries Books

In order from Welcome to Scare School to Basement Baddies.

The Scare School Diaries series is a set of 4 chapter books by Jarrett Lerner, published between 2024 and 2027. Written for ages 5–8, most books run about 140 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$674

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2024

Welcome to Scare School

By Jarrett Lerner

A young ghost struggles to master scare skills at a daunting school.

144 pages· 6,612 words· Est. 1 hour read

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Paperback

Summary: Bash, a young ghost, faces his fears at Scare School, where mastering ghostly skills is a must. With his sister Bella's stellar reputation looming over him, Bash worries about invisibility and wall-passing. Can he survive the tough curriculum, or will he be sent packing? Discover if Bash can overcome his ghostly challenges and find his place among the ghouls.

Ages 7–10Junior Chapter Book Club

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In reading order

Scare School Diaries Series

4 books · Published 2024–2027

#1 in Series

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$674

Welcome to Scare School

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2024

A young ghost struggles to master scare skills at a daunting school.

#2 in Series

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$674

Forest Frights

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2024

A ghost must team up with mischievous vampires to save his grade.

#3 in Series

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$759

Un-Hauntable House

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2026

A young ghost must scare a whole family out of their house to pass his exam.

#4 in Series

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$759

Basement Baddies

Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2027

A young ghost must catch the mystery pranksters turning his spooky school upside down.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Scare School Diaries series?

There are 4 books in the Scare School Diaries series. It began with Welcome to Scare School in 2024, and the newest book, Basement Baddies, was published in 2027.