Books About Graveyards

The Best Graveyards Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about graveyards? 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.

Serafina and the Splintered Heart
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Our 6 Favorite Books About Graveyards

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Serafina and the Splintered Heart

By Robert Beatty · Book #3 in the Serafina series

A mysterious force threatens Biltmore. Can Serafina harness her powers in time?

384 pages· 79,935 words· Est. 11 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 8,548 ratings
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Summary: Serafina awakens in darkness, scarred from battle, to find Biltmore Estate changed beyond recognition. As violent storms and a nameless threat approach, she must uncover the truth and master her new powers. With only days to act, Serafina fights to reclaim her role as Guardian and protect all she loves. Will she succeed before it's too late?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

The Graveyard Riddle

A girl discovers a boy claiming to be a spy, leading to a mystery that tests trust and friendship.

304 pages· 59,640 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 542 ratings
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Summary: Melody Bird stumbles upon an abandoned building and meets Hal, a boy claiming to be a spy. As she helps him unravel riddles in the graveyard, her friends Matthew and Jake grow suspicious. Is Hal who he says he is, or is there a deeper mystery at play? As secrets unfold, Melody must decide whom to trust in this gripping tale of friendship and intrigue.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Zombie Halloween

New neighbors, strange furniture, and Halloween. Can Kenny uncover the truth before it's too late?

174 pages· 28,790 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 942 ratings
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Summary: Kenny Manzetti, the new kid in town, suspects something eerie about his neighbors just as Halloween approaches. With everyone obsessed with zombies, including his grandpa, Kenny and his friends decide to investigate the mysterious family next door. But with coffins arriving at their house, is Kenny in over his head? Will he unravel the mystery before Halloween night turns into a nightmare? Dive into this chilling adventure where the stakes are as high as the screams!
Picture Book · 1994

A Night in the Dinosaur Graveyard

A fossil hunt awakens a ghostly past.

427 words
3.1/5 Goodreads · 54 ratings
Summary: Fred, Lucy, and their dog Soap join Professor Sponge on a fossil hunt, only to stumble into a dinosaur graveyard where the past comes alive. As night falls, the bones reveal ghostly secrets, challenging the trio to uncover the truth behind the ancient remains. Will they escape the spectral clutches of history, or become part of the legend themselves? With vivid illustrations and holograms, this adventure promises thrills and chills for young explorers.
Picture Book · Ages 9–13 · 2007

The Eye in the Graveyard

A Librarian risks entrapment in a tower while disposing of a cursed book.

39 pages· 869 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
3.5/5 Goodreads · 68 ratings
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Summary: In a world where some books are too evil to destroy, a Librarian faces a perilous task. Attempting to bury a cursed volume, he finds himself trapped in a mysterious tower. As he navigates its dark secrets, he must confront the legendary dangers within. Will he escape, or become another victim of the tower's sinister history? This special edition includes a prologue, epilogue, and more to deepen the mystery.
Chapter Book · Ages 6–7 · 1995

The Teeny-Tiny Woman

By Harriet Ziefert, Laura Rader (Illustrator)

A tiny woman finds a bone, but a big surprise awaits her.

32 pages· 197 words· Est. 3 min read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 38 ratings
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Summary: A teeny-tiny woman discovers a bone on her walk, planning to make soup. But as she prepares her meal, an unexpected surprise looms. What mystery does this bone hold? Dive into this classic tale with a twist, perfect for young readers eager to uncover the unexpected.
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