Books About Ghost Stories

The Best Ghost Stories Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about ghost 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.

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In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories

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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Ghost Stories

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$958

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1981

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

By Alvin Schwartz, Stephen Gammell (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Scary Stories series

Dare to explore chilling tales of horror and dark revenge that haunt the night.

128 pages· 8,924 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 74,220 ratings

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Summary: Enter a world where chilling tales and eerie legends come to life. This anthology of horror stories, accompanied by haunting illustrations, invites you to face dark revenge and supernatural events. Will you dare to uncover the secrets lurking in the shadows? Each story promises to send shivers down your spine and leave you questioning what lurks in the dark. Prepare for a journey into the unknown, where every page holds a new terror. Can you handle the fear?

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$574

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1994

P. J. Funnybunny Camps Out

By Marilyn Sadler, Roger Bollen (Illustrator) · P.J. Funnybunny series

A group of friends go on a camping trip, but things don't go as planned.

32 pages· 335 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

3.9 Goodreads · 306 ratings

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Summary: When P.J. and his friends dismiss camping as a boys-only adventure, Donna and Honey Bunny insist on joining. But the trip takes a spooky turn when mysterious ghosts send the boys fleeing. Only the girls hold the secret to what really happened in the woods. Can they unravel the mystery and prove their courage?

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$574

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 Goodreads · 5,825 ratings

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Summary: Step into a world of eerie tales with 'In a Dark, Dark Room.' Perfect for young readers, this collection of spooky stories, including 'The Green Ribbon' and 'The Ghost of John,' offers a delightful scare. With Victor Rivas's whimsical illustrations, each story unfolds with a mix of suspense and humor. Will you dare to explore the mysteries hidden in the dark? These folktale-inspired stories promise to captivate and thrill, making reading an adventure for those who love a good fright. Ideal for kids ready to read on their own, but who still enjoy a little help.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1991

Scary Stories 3

By Alvin Schwartz, Stephen Gammell (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Scary Stories series

Discover chilling tales where nightmares blur with reality and death lurks in the shadows.

128 pages· 11,420 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.1 Goodreads · 18,401 ratings

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Summary: Dive into a world of eerie folklore with 'Scary Stories 3.' Unravel the mystery of the Wolf girl, encounter a hearse with glowing-eyed men, and question if nightmares can come true. Each tale, accompanied by haunting illustrations, promises to send shivers down your spine. Will you dare to face the unknown and escape an appointment with Death? These stories are perfect for sharing in the dark, where every whisper and shadow adds to the thrill. Prepare for a spine-tingling journey into the macabre and the mysterious.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

The Bellwoods Game

By Celia Krampien

A game in haunted woods reveals a sinister truth. Can Bailee survive the night?

320 pages· 54,806 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 1,943 ratings

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Summary: In Fall Hollow, sixth graders play the Bellwoods Game to keep a ghost at bay. Bailee hopes winning will change her life, but the woods hide dark secrets. As Halloween night unfolds, Bailee and her friends face unexpected dangers and unravel the truth behind the legend. Will Bailee's wish come true, or will the sinister forces lurking in the shadows claim them all?

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$759

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1984

Ghosts

By Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) · Book #20 in the Magic Tree House: Fact Tracker series

Uncover ghostly secrets with Jack and Annie as they explore famous ghost stories and the mystery of ghost hunters.

128 pages· 6,486 words· Est. 55 min read

4.0 Goodreads · 702 ratings

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Summary: Join Jack and Annie as they dive into the world of ghosts, unraveling famous ghost stories and the mystery behind ghost hunters. What makes people believe in ghosts, and do all cultures share these tales? Discover fascinating facts and intriguing tidbits as they track the truth behind the fiction. This adventure is perfect for curious minds eager to learn more about the supernatural and the stories that haunt us. Will they uncover the secrets of the spectral world, or will the mysteries remain unsolved? Embark on this fact-finding journey and find out!

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1964

The Secret of Terror Castle

By Robert Arthur · Book #1 in the The Three Investigators series

A haunted house visit turns terrifying for young detectives.

192 pages· 37,270 words· Est. 5 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 7,022 ratings

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Summary: The Three Investigators, eager to boost their detective agency's fame, venture into Terror Castle, a haunted mansion once owned by a horror-movie actor. What begins as a thrilling adventure quickly spirals into a night of spine-chilling encounters. As eerie sounds and ghostly apparitions emerge, the boys must unravel the castle's dark secrets before they become its next victims. Will they uncover the truth behind the haunting, or will Terror Castle live up to its name?

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$759

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

The Lonely Ghost

By Mike Ford

Twins face a ghostly presence in their new haunted home.

256 pages· 35,330 words· Est. 5 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 552 ratings

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Summary: Ava and Cassie move into a decrepit mansion, only to uncover eerie drawings and unsettling changes in Cassie. As Ava senses a ghostly presence targeting her sister, she must unravel the mystery before it's too late. What dark secrets does the house hold, and who is Cassie becoming?

Graphic Nov.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–16 · 2012

Friends with Boys

By Faith Erin Hicks

A girl faces high school and a lifelong ghostly mystery.

Cybils Award (2012)

224 pages· 5,886 words· Est. 44 min read

3.8 Goodreads · 15,623 ratings

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Summary: Maggie McKay steps into high school, leaving behind her sheltered life. As she navigates new friendships, she must unravel the mystery of a ghost that's haunted her since childhood. Can Maggie solve the spectral puzzle and find her place in the world? This journey blends humor, surprises, and the supernatural, challenging Maggie to grow beyond her brothers' shadows.

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