Books About Haunted Objects

The Best Haunted Objects Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about haunted objects? 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.

The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Haunted Objects

The Haunted Mask
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$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

The Haunted Mask

By R.L. Stine · Goosebumps Wanted series

A haunted mask and eerie shadows threaten Halloween. Can they escape the terror?

231 pages· 34,357 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 921 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Lu-Ann Franklin faces Halloween horror when a haunted mask brings chaos, while Devin O'Bannon encounters sinister shadows on a trip he never wanted. As eerie events unfold, both must confront their fears. Will they uncover the truth behind these chilling mysteries, or will the darkness consume them? Dive into a spine-tingling adventure where every shadow hides a secret and every mask conceals a threat.
Diary of a Dummy
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Diary of a Dummy

Book #10 in the Goosebumps SlappyWorld series

Two siblings uncover the dark history of a ventriloquist dummy that comes to life and wreaks havoc on their family

130 pages· 21,574 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 397 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Zoey and Billy discover an abandoned ventriloquist dummy, unknowingly unleashing a night of horror when they bring it home. As they struggle to contain the sinister Slappy, they stumble upon a diary hinting at hidden gold. To uncover the treasure, they must find a second diary while evading Slappy's malevolent tricks. Can they outsmart the evil dummy and survive the night?
The Scream of the Haunted Mask
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

The Scream of the Haunted Mask

Book #4 in the Goosebumps HorrorLand series

A mysterious mask haunts Carly Beth, leading her to a terrifying theme park where nothing is as it seems.

139 pages· 23,589 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 2,667 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Carly Beth faces a chilling Halloween dilemma when a sinister green mask calls out to her. Ignoring it isn't an option, but wearing it might unleash horrors beyond her imagination. As she navigates the eerie world of HorrorLand, where every night is Halloween and the masks are more than they appear, Carly Beth must confront her deepest fears. Will she survive the night, or will the park's dark secrets consume her? Discover the spine-tingling twists that await in this thrilling tale of terror and courage.
Don't Turn Out the Lights
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Don't Turn Out the Lights

By Jonathan Maberry, R.L. Stine, Amy Lukavics, Barry Lyga, Brendan Reichs, Brenna Yovanoff, Christopher Golden, Courtney Alameda, D.J. MacHale, Josh Malerman, Kami Garcia, Madeleine Roux, Margaret Stohl, Michael Northrop, Micol Ostow, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Tananarive Due, Tonya Hurley, et al, Iris Compiet (Illustrator)

Dare to enter a world of spine-chilling tales and haunting horrors.

398 pages· 57,857 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 1,860 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Dive into a spine-tingling anthology where nightmares come alive. From flesh-hungry ogres to inescapable haunted houses, these 35 stories promise to chill you to the bone. Will you brave the darkness?
Last Laugh
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

Last Laugh

By K.R. Alexander

Clown dolls come to life, turning a secret room into a nightmare.

176 pages· 26,488 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Paperback
Summary: In a house filled with secrets, a locked room hides a chilling collection of clown dolls. When these dolls spring to life, terror ensues. Can anyone escape their sinister hunt, or will the clowns claim their next victim? Discover the horrifying truth behind the dolls' awakening and the dark forces at play.
Paranormal Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2024

Paranormal Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!

By Michael Dahl, Megan Atwood, Benjamin Harper, Laurie S. Sutton, Andi Espinosa (Illustrator) · Stories to Scare Your Socks Off! series

Ghost trains, UFOs and mind-reading powers lurk in eight chilling tales.

72 pages· 7,158 words· Est. 1 hour read
2.9 Goodreads · 13 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Can a family escape a train full of ghastly ghosts? Are two boys doomed when a UFO interrupts their camping trip? Will a girl's mind-reading powers drive her to madness? Four horror writers, including Michael Dahl, share eight short paranormal stories for young fans of scary tales, perfect for a campout or sleepover.
The Ghost in Cabin 13
Graphic Nov.
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$2279
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

The Ghost in Cabin 13

By J.C. Phillipps

A ghostly possession forces Leah to unite with her cabin mates to save the camp.

208 pages
3.8 Goodreads · 101 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Leah's first sleepaway camp turns terrifying when a ghost possesses her doll, Beverly. To save her fellow campers, she must overcome her fear of the older girls and confront the supernatural threat lurking in Cabin 13. As séances go awry and friendships are tested, Leah's summer becomes a thrilling battle against an evil spirit. Can she unite with her cabin mates to banish the ghost, or will her fears get the best of her? Dive into a spooky adventure where courage and camaraderie are the keys to survival.
The Cursed Cat
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$3386
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

The Cursed Cat

By Anita Yasuda, Francesca Ficorilli (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Moto Maki's Ghostly Mysteries series

A haunted cat statue demands its original owner be found. Can they break the curse?

48 pages· 1,112 words· Est. 10 min read
3.3 Goodreads · 4 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Moto's new lucky cat statue is anything but fortunate—it's haunted. To rid himself of the spirit, he must join forces with his friend to uncover the statue's mysterious past. Can they find the original owner before it's too late?
Annabelle the Terrifying Doll
Graphic Nov.
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Picture Book · Ages 9–11 · 2024

Annabelle the Terrifying Doll

By Andrew Wolfe, Jason Millet (Illustrator) · Ghostly Graphics series

A doll moves on its own, leaving eerie notes. Is it haunted or something worse?

48 pages
3.6 Goodreads · 23 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: In 1970, a nursing student receives a seemingly innocent doll, Annabelle. But when the doll starts moving and leaving chilling notes, the student faces a terrifying mystery. Is Annabelle haunted by a lost spirit, or is something more sinister at play? Dive into this spine-tingling graphic novel to uncover the truth behind Annabelle's eerie behavior and the dark secrets she holds.
Hold on to Your Heads!
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2024

Hold on to Your Heads!

By Andres Miedoso, Victor Rivas (Illustrator) · Book #23 in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series

A haunted mannequin in a thrift store wants more than just your old clothes.

128 pages· 4,435 words· Est. 50 min read
4.2 Goodreads · 64 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Desmond and Andres stumble upon a chilling mystery at the Kersville Thrift Store. Among the dusty shelves and forgotten treasures lurks a mannequin with a sinister agenda—it wants their heads! As they navigate this eerie encounter, the boys must unravel the mannequin's dark secret before it claims them as its next victims. Will they outsmart the haunted figure, or will they become part of its collection? Dive into this spine-tingling adventure where every aisle holds a new surprise, and nothing is as it seems.
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