Books About Ghost Hunting

The Best Ghost Hunting Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about ghost hunting? 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.

Midnight at the Barclay Hotel
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The Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About Ghost Hunting

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Midnight at the Barclay Hotel

By Fleur Bradley, Xavier Bonet (Illustrator)

A weekend getaway turns into a murder mystery. Can JJ clear his mom's name?

320 pages· 39,097 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,897 ratings
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Summary: JJ Jacobson's weekend at the Barclay Hotel spirals into chaos when his mom is accused of murder. With new friends Penny and Emma, JJ must unravel the mystery, find the real killer, and maybe encounter a ghost. Can they solve the case before checkout?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

The Haunter

A timid boy faces chilling nightmares in a haunted mansion on Halloween night.

175 pages· 28,732 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 692 ratings
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Summary: Sammy Baker, a timid boy eager to prove his bravery, ventures into the eerie Marple House on Halloween night. As the clock strikes midnight, a bone-chilling cold grips him, signaling the presence of The Haunter. With his courage tested, Sammy's night turns into a spine-tingling ordeal as he confronts his deepest fears. Will he escape the clutches of this spectral menace, or are his nightmares just beginning? Dive into a Halloween adventure where the line between bravery and terror blurs, and every shadow hides a lurking danger.
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

We're Going on a Ghost Hunt

By Susan Pearson, S.D. Schindler (Illustrator)

Four kids hunt a ghost, facing eerie obstacles. Will they escape in time?

32 pages· 387 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 408 ratings
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Summary: Four adventurous children embark on a nighttime quest to find a ghost. They squish through swamps and rustle through cornfields, facing eerie challenges at every turn. When they finally encounter the ghost in a graveyard, the thrill turns to a frantic race back to safety. Will they make it home before the ghost catches up? This lively, rhyming tale promises a heart-pounding adventure filled with suspense and humor.
Picture Book · 2010

Scooby-Doo! Dead & Let Spy

By Alex Simmons, Robert Pope (Illustrator)

A haunting at the White House challenges a team of young detectives.

24 pages· 1,052 words
3.8/5 Goodreads · 29 ratings
Summary: Join a team of teenage sleuths as they tackle a chilling mystery at the White House. With ghosts lurking and secrets to uncover, can they solve the case before it's too late?
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