Books About Mysterious Creatures

The Best Mysterious Creatures Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about mysterious creatures? 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 6 Favorite Books About Mysterious Creatures

Grip of the Shadow Plague
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

Grip of the Shadow Plague

By Brandon Mull, Brandon Dorman (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Fablehaven series

A plague turns light into darkness at Fablehaven. Who can the Sorensons trust?

473 pages· 103,313 words· Est. 14.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 101,011 ratings
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Summary: At Fablehaven, a plague turns light into darkness, leaving the Sorensons questioning their allies. Kendra, with her fairykind abilities, embarks on a crucial mission, while Seth uncovers a surprising talent. As the siblings face growing threats, they must decide whom to trust. Can they stop the Society of the Evening Star from seizing a powerful artifact, or will darkness consume Fablehaven?
Where She Fell
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2018

Where She Fell

By Kaitlin Ward

A girl falls into a hidden world beneath the earth, facing creatures and survival challenges to return home.

304 pages· 61,757 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 2,650 ratings
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Summary: Eliza, an aspiring geologist, dismisses the legends of a swamp's sinkholes until she falls into one. Trapped in a subterranean world, she encounters a society surviving against vicious creatures. As she navigates this perilous realm, Eliza must decide if she can risk everything to return to the surface. Will she find her way back, or is she destined to remain underground forever?
The Lizard of Oz
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

The Lizard of Oz

Book #10 in the Goosebumps Most Wanted series

A mysterious egg hatches, unleashing strange changes. Can Kate's family survive?

135 pages· 23,373 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 404 ratings
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Summary: Kate Lipton's family returns from Australia with a peculiar egg. When it hatches, bizarre changes unfold, challenging Kate's love for unusual creatures. As the mystery deepens, can they handle the Lizard of Oz's surprises? What secrets does this shape-shifting creature hold, and will Kate's family survive its unpredictable nature?
My Friends Call Me Monster
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

My Friends Call Me Monster

By R.L. Stine · Book #7 in the Goosebumps HorrorLand series

A monster egg hatches, leading to a theme park of horrors and secrets.

138 pages· 22,274 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 1,833 ratings
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Summary: Michael Munroe's week takes a terrifying turn when he discovers a giant egg in his teacher's attic. As it hatches, he and his friends are plunged into a nightmare at HorrorLand, a theme park teeming with monsters. With each twist, they uncover dark secrets lurking within the park's sinister attractions. Can they survive the horrors and unravel the mysteries before it's too late?
Egg Monsters from Mars
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1996

Egg Monsters from Mars

By R.L. Stine · Book #42 in the Goosebumps series

A mysterious egg hatches a terrifying surprise during a birthday egg hunt.

144 pages· 18,736 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.4 Goodreads · 5,079 ratings
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Summary: Dana Johnson reluctantly agrees to his sister's birthday egg hunt, only to discover a football-sized, purple-veined egg. What hatches from it is beyond his wildest nightmares, turning a simple celebration into a chilling adventure. Can Dana handle the unexpected creature, or will it upend everything he knows? Dive into a tale where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, and nothing is as it seems.
What Do We Know About Bigfoot?
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

What Do We Know About Bigfoot?

By Who HQ, Manuel Gutiérrez (Illustrator) · What Do We Know About . . . ? series

A woman encounters a mysterious creature in the woods that may be a legendary being known as Bigfoot.

112 pages· 8,171 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 278 ratings
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Summary: Explore the enigma of Bigfoot, the elusive forest cryptid. Delve into its mysterious history, from the famous Patterson-Gimlin film to scientific studies. Are the sightings fact or fiction? Discover the truth behind the legend and decide for yourself if Bigfoot truly roams the wild.
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