Books About Horror Movies

The Best Horror Movies Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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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 2 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 · 5,935 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?
Peril at Price Manor
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Peril at Price Manor

By Laura Parnum

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 · 393 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.
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