Books About Haunted Places · 241 titles considered

The Best Haunted Places Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about haunted places? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

The Story Collector

By Kristin O'Donnell Tubb, Iacopo Bruno (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The Story Collector series

A library prank spirals into a quest to uncover a ghost and a missing stamp collection.

272 pages· 39,626 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

5.8/7 Bookroo·3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,141 ratings

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Summary: Viviani Fedeler, raised in the New York Public Library, suspects it's haunted. A prank to spook new girl Merit Mubarak goes awry, leading Viviani and her friends on a thrilling quest. They must unravel the mystery of a possible ghost and a vanished stamp collection. Can they uncover the truth hidden within the library's walls?

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1986

Wait Till Helen Comes

By Mary Downing Hahn

A ghostly friend lures children to a watery fate. Can Heather be saved?

184 pages· 37,186 words· Est. 4 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 26,568 ratings

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Summary: Heather's new friend, Helen, is a ghost from a tragic past, haunting the graveyard and luring children to drown. As Heather's stepsibling, you're drawn into a chilling mystery. Can you protect Heather from the spectral danger lurking in the shadows, or will the past repeat itself? The stakes are life and death, and the truth is more terrifying than you can imagine.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Spirit Hunters

By Ellen Oh · Book #1 in the Spirit Hunters series

A new home, eerie memories, and a brother acting strange. Can Harper uncover the haunting truth?

288 pages· 49,469 words· Est. 7 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 4,007 ratings

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Summary: Harper Raine, a seventh grader, moves into a house rumored to be haunted. Her brother, Michael, starts behaving oddly, triggering Harper's unsettling déjà vu. As eerie memories surface, Harper must unravel the mystery before it's too late. Can she confront the ghosts haunting her family and uncover the truth hidden in her past? Dive into a chilling adventure where every shadow holds a secret and every memory a clue.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2014

The School Is Alive!

By Jack Chabert, Sam Ricks (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Eerie Elementary series

A young boy discovers that his school is alive and trying to eat its students.

96 pages· 5,884 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,331 ratings

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Summary: Sam Graves, the new hall monitor, discovers his school is alive and sinister. With the class play approaching, he must team up with friends Lucy and Antonio to confront the school's dark forces. Can they save their classmates and themselves from the school's eerie grip? The clock is ticking, and the stakes are high in this thrilling adventure.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2010

The Shadows

By Jacqueline West · Book #1 in the The Books of Elsewhere series

A girl discovers a sinister world within paintings, facing a dark power that threatens her new home.

Cybils Award (2010)

272 pages· 45,710 words· Est. 5 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 10,649 ratings

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Summary: Eleven-year-old Olive moves into a mysterious mansion filled with eerie paintings and talking cats. When she finds antique spectacles, she can enter the paintings, uncovering a sinister world. With only the cats and a peculiar boy as allies, Olive must unravel the dark mystery threatening to consume her home. Can she save the house from the shadows before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

The Last Rhee Witch

By Jenna Lee-Yun · Book #1 in the The Last Rhee Witch series

A haunted camp reveals secrets and challenges everything Ronnie knows.

352 pages

4.2/5 Goodreads · 295 ratings

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Summary: Ronnie Miller's first sleepaway camp turns into a supernatural adventure when she encounters a gwishin haunting and a witch-hunting dokkaebi. As secrets unravel, Ronnie must face new friends, foes, and truths that challenge her world. Can she navigate the mysteries of Camp Foster and hold onto what matters most?

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Wolfgang in the Meadow

By Lenny Wen

A ghost must choose between his dreams and the joy of home.

48 pages· 298 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

4.2/5 Goodreads · 375 ratings

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Summary: Wolfgang, a spirited little ghost, dreams of becoming the great spirit of the Dark Castle. He practices his haunting skills tirelessly, eager to leave his beloved meadow. But when he finally earns the honor, Wolfgang faces a dilemma: is achieving his dream worth abandoning the simple joys of stargazing and tree-hugging with friends? As he haunts the shadowy halls, Wolfgang must decide what success truly means to him. Will he find happiness in the castle, or will the meadow's allure call him back? Discover Wolfgang's journey of self-discovery and the true meaning of fulfillment.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2015

The Hollow Boy

By Jonathan Stroud · Book #3 in the Lockwood & Co. series

Ghost hunters face assassins and hauntings amid rising tensions.

374 pages· 95,254 words· Est. 10.5 hour read

4.4/5 Goodreads · 37,711 ratings

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Summary: In a haunted London, Lockwood & Co. tackle a surge of ghostly Visitors while grappling with internal strife. As Lucy grows closer to the team, a new assistant disrupts their dynamic. Amidst bloody footprints and eerie department stores, assassins strike during a city carnival. Can the team overcome personal conflicts to confront these threats, or will discord invite further danger? Dive into this chilling adventure where danger lurks at every corner and alliances are tested.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2021

Delicates

By Brenna Thummler · Book #2 in the Sheets series

A girl must choose between fitting in and staying true to her ghostly friend.

317 pages· 10,677 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 12,572 ratings

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Summary: Marjorie Glatt's life is tangled with secrets and ghosts. Her friendship with Wendell, a ghost, is threatened when she gains acceptance from the popular crowd. Meanwhile, Eliza, a ghost-obsessed photographer, feels invisible. As Marjorie struggles with her choices, she must decide if popularity is worth the cost of losing Wendell and ignoring Eliza's plight. Can she find a way to help her friends and herself be seen? Delicates explores the challenges of fitting in and the courage to stand out.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

Ten Timid Ghosts

By Jennifer O'Connell · Read with Me Cartwheel Books series

Ten ghosts must outwit a witch to reclaim their haunted home.

32 pages· 410 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

4.3/5 Goodreads · 975 ratings

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Summary: In a haunted house, ten timid ghosts face eviction by a mischievous witch. As she scares them away one by one, the ghosts must band together to reclaim their home. Will they succeed in time for Halloween? Join the countdown and discover if the ghosts can outsmart the witch's tricks in this spooky, rhyming adventure.

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Haunted Places Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about haunted places for preschool and elementary-age readers.

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Liz's Night at the Museum

Ages 5–9 · 2016

A museum sleepover turns eerie with mysterious noises in the dark. What lurks in the shadows?

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At the Old Haunted House

Ages 3–8 · 2014

Explore a haunted house filled with creatures preparing for Halloween Fright.

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Haunted House

Ages 2–5 · 1979

Explore a haunted house filled with eerie creatures and spine-tingling surprises.

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Ghosts in the House!

Ages 3–6 · 2008

A young witch transforms her haunted house's ghosts into household items.

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The Haunted Lake

Ages 7–10 · 2020

A man vanishes into a haunted lake, leaving love and hope afloat.

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I'm Not Afraid of This Haunted House

Ages 4–7 · 2005

Fearless Simon faces an unexpected terror in a haunted house.

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Hardly Haunted

Ages 4–8 · 2021

A spooky house seeks a family who won't mind her eerie quirks.

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Moldilocks and the Three Scares

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A zombie stumbles into a haunted house, seeking comfort and surprises.

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Inside a House That Is Haunted

Ages 4–8 · 1998

A haunted house's residents hilariously scare each other when a trick-or-treater arrives.

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Mommy?

Ages 4–6 · 2006

A fearless boy confronts monsters in search of his mommy.

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Halloween Fraidy-Cat

Ages 4–8 · 2006

Can Freddy face his fears before the Halloween party reveals his secret fright?

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Halloween Night

Ages 4–8 · 2008

Prepare for a Halloween night filled with spooky creatures and endless scares.

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Haunted Places Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about haunted places for developing and independent readers.

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Greetings from the Graveyard

Ages 8–12 · 2014

A ghostly trio starts a greeting card company amidst a crime wave and escaped convicts.

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The Phantom of the Post Office

Ages 8–12 · 2012

A post office's fate hangs in the balance as a mysterious plan unfolds.

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Over My Dead Body

Ages 8–12 · 2009

A boy, a writer, and a ghost defy rules to stay together.

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The Screaming Staircase

Ages 9–13 · 2013

Young ghost hunters face deadly spirits in a haunted mansion. Can they survive the Screaming Staircase?

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The Dead End

Ages 8–12 · 2010

A summer in a haunted house turns terrifying as objects move on their own. Can Casey uncover the truth before it's too late?

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The Hunt for the Colosseum Ghost

Ages 7–10 · 2018

A ghostly gladiator haunts the Coliseum. Can the mystery be solved?

Captain Awesome vs. the Spooky, Scary House

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Captain Awesome vs. the Spooky, Scary House

Ages 5–9 · 2013

Two friends go on a mission to explore a creepy old house on Halloween night

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The Thirteen Ghosts

Ages 7–9 · 2011

Explore a haunted mansion with Creepella and uncover if its ghosts are friend or foe.

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Kate's Story, 1914

Ages 8–12 · 2014

Uncover hidden family secrets and ghostly mysteries at Vandermeer Manor as war looms.

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The Underground Ghosts

Ages 6–8 · 2017

A ghost's family is missing. Can young detectives solve the mystery before Halloween?

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The Ghosts at the Movie Theater

Ages 6–8 · 2017

A ghostly search for a missing uncle leads to unexpected allies and mysteries.

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The Hide-and-Seek Ghost

Ages 6–8 · 2016

A haunted house threatens a sale. Can Kaz and Claire solve the mystery?

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