Books About Paranormal

The Best Paranormal Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about paranormal? 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 7 Favorite Books About Paranormal

Twilight
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$2374
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2005

Twilight

By Stephenie Meyer · Book #1 in the The Twilight Saga series

A girl and a vampire's love teeters between desire and danger.

498 pages· 117,732 words· Est. 11 hour read
3.7 Goodreads · 7,551,139 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Isabella Swan's life changes when she moves to rainy Forks and meets Edward Cullen, a mysterious vampire. As their connection deepens, Isabella is drawn into a world of thrilling danger and forbidden desire. With Edward's secret at risk, their love hangs in the balance, teetering on the edge of peril. Can they navigate the treacherous path between instinct and longing, or will their passion lead to destruction? Dive into a suspenseful romance where every heartbeat counts.
Radiant Shadows
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2010

Radiant Shadows

By Melissa Marr · Book #4 in the Wicked Lovely series

A half-faery girl driven by dangerous hungers is guarded by an assassin who could be her doom.

352 pages· 72,920 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 39,535 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Half-human, half-faery Ani is driven by hungers that draw powerful enemies. Devlin, an assassin and brother to the faery High Queen and to War, wants to keep her safe, knowing that if he fails he will be the instrument of her death. Ani refuses to be guarded while others fight for her. As the two grow closer, a larger threat endangers all of Faerie.
The Woman in White
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2025

The Woman in White

By Shannon Watters, Branden Boyer-White, Berenice Nelle (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Hollow series

When a friend vanishes near a haunted rock, a group of teens hunts a legendary ghost.

176 pages
3.7 Goodreads · 325 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Winter in Sleepy Hollow has been quiet, apart from Izzy and Vicky's disastrous dates and jealousy brewing between best friends Croc and Leon. Then Leon vanishes near Raven Rock, a place steeped in sinister legends. With help from their ghostly ally, the Headless Horseman, the friends dig into the mystery of Raven Rock's most famous ghost, the Woman in White, and begin to fear she is a force they cannot defeat.
Ghosts
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$3035
Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

Ghosts

By Jenna Lee Gleisner · In Search of the Unexplained series

Are ghosts real? Spooky sightings meet possible scientific explanations.

32 pages· 1,593 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
2.0 Goodreads · 1 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Grab a camera and go ghost hunting. This hi-lo book visits famous ghost reports from around the world and weighs the chilling stories against possible scientific explanations, with sidebars and photos throughout, so readers can look at the evidence and decide for themselves whether these unexplained mysteries can be solved.
Paranormal Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2024

Paranormal Stories to Scare Your Socks Off!

By Michael Dahl, Megan Atwood, Benjamin Harper, Laurie S. Sutton, Andi Espinosa (Illustrator) · Stories to Scare Your Socks Off! series

Ghost trains, UFOs and mind-reading powers lurk in eight chilling tales.

72 pages· 7,158 words· Est. 1 hour read
2.8 Goodreads · 14 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Can a family escape a train full of ghastly ghosts? Are two boys doomed when a UFO interrupts their camping trip? Will a girl's mind-reading powers drive her to madness? Four horror writers, including Michael Dahl, share eight short paranormal stories for young fans of scary tales, perfect for a campout or sleepover.
Phantoms Among Us: Ghosts, Spirits, and Spectral Hauntings
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Picture Book · Ages 10–13 · 2025

Phantoms Among Us: Ghosts, Spirits, and Spectral Hauntings

By Stuart Webb, Spencer Brinker · The Unexplained series

Could the dead really walk among us? Explore famous ghost stories.

48 pages
4.0 Goodreads · 1 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: For centuries people have wondered whether the dead walk among us. Legends tell of ghosts that appear as body doubles or even take control of the living. This book explores ghost stories from past to present, from spirits to spectral hauntings, and asks readers to decide whether these accounts are make-believe or something stranger.
Ghosts
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$2527
Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2007

Ghosts

By Stephen Krensky · Monster Chronicles series

Explore the allure and mystery of ghosts in history and pop culture.

48 pages· 6,755 words· Est. 52 min read-aloud
3.8 Goodreads · 16 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Why do ghosts linger in the shadows of our imagination? Discover the eerie tales and folklore that have shaped our fascination with these spectral beings. From haunted castles to chilling messages from beyond, delve into the history and portrayal of ghosts in literature, film, and television. Uncover the reasons behind their restless presence and our enduring captivation with the supernatural.
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