Books About Horror Movies

The Best Horror Movies Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about horror movies? 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 4 Favorite Books About Horror Movies

A Shocker on Shock Street
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$474
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1995

A Shocker on Shock Street

Book #35 in the Goosebumps series

Trapped in a theme park, two friends face terrifying movie monsters.

117 pages· 20,271 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.6 Goodreads · 5,983 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Best friends Erin and Marty, fans of the "Shock Street" horror films, visit a theme park inspired by the movies. Their excitement turns to terror when they become trapped on a ride and encounter monstrous creatures. Can they escape the nightmare when fiction becomes reality?
The Monstrous Adventures of Mummy Man and Waffles
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$1498
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

The Monstrous Adventures of Mummy Man and Waffles

By Steve Behling, Robb Mommaerts (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Mummy Man and Waffles series

Sorting old movie props, a boy accidentally brings a monster to life.

288 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: Eleven-year-old Wen, known as Waffles, spends the summer in Maine with his grandpa, a former Hollywood makeup and special effects artist for classic horror films. While sorting the props in Grandpa's basement with neighbor Tanya, Wen accidentally brings one to life. Mummy Man is a good guy, but the other creatures aren't, and Wen, Tanya, Mummy Man and his pet turtle Frank must stop them. Illustrated throughout.
What Do We Know About Zombies?
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2025

What Do We Know About Zombies?

Explore the chilling history and lore of zombies. Are they myth or reality?

112 pages· 8,406 words· Est. 57 min read
3.9 Goodreads · 76 ratings
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Summary: Dive into the eerie world of zombies, where folklore meets reality. Discover how explorer William Seabrook's 1929 Haitian encounters sparked a fascination with the undead. From sugarcane fields to Hollywood screens, unravel the mystery of zombies and their grip on our fears. Are they myth, legend, or something more?
Peril at Price Manor
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Peril at Price Manor

A young actress and twins battle zombifying creatures in a mysterious manor.

304 pages· 48,356 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 398 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Halle, an aspiring scream queen, visits her idol's eerie manor, only to find real horrors lurking. Teaming up with Maximus Price's twins, Paisley and Argyle, they face squid-like creatures turning staff into zombies. Can their unique talents save the day and the world? Dive into this thrilling, humorous adventure where every scream counts.