Books About Monster Hunting

The Best Monster Hunting Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Monster Hunter

By Rich Moyer · Book #2 in the Ham Helsing series

A group of vampire hunters and a vampire must work together to protect a group of kids from a monster at a summer camp

240 pages· 4,351 words· Est. 49 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 446 ratings
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Summary: Ham Helsing and his crew arrive at Camp Fish Head Lake, expecting a peaceful retreat. Instead, they find no staff and a camp full of kids. As campers mysteriously vanish, Ham must confront lurking monsters and old enemies. Can they uncover the truth before it's too late?
Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2022

The Luminaries

By Susan Dennard · Book #1 in the Luminaries series

A girl faces deadly trials to restore her family's honor in a town haunted by nightmares.

294 pages· 89,987 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 22,043 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In Hemlock Falls, a town shrouded in mystery and danger, Winnie Wednesday must prove her worth to the Luminaries, an ancient order guarding against forest nightmares. Shunned after her father's betrayal, Winnie faces deadly trials on her sixteenth birthday to reclaim her family's honor. With the help of Jay Friday, her enigmatic ex-best friend, she uncovers a lurking threat no one is prepared for. As they delve deeper, they realize not all monsters can be slain, and some secrets are darker than the night. Will Winnie survive the trials, or will the forest claim her?
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2014

Search for Bigfoot

By Jan Fields, Scott Brundage (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Monster Hunters series

A hunt for Bigfoot in Florida swamps reveals unexpected dangers and mysteries.

80 pages· 10,011 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 9 ratings
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Summary: In the Florida swamps, the Monster Hunters seek the elusive Skunk Ape. As they navigate the murky waters, they encounter a Florida panther and a suspicious ranger with a vendetta. Is the Skunk Ape real, or is something more sinister lurking in the shadows? The team must unravel the truth while respecting the delicate balance of nature. Will they uncover the mystery, or become prey themselves?
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