Books About Paranormal Activity

The Best Paranormal Activity Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about paranormal activity? 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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022

Darkroom

An app reveals ghosts, but the haunting never stops.

272 pages· 41,969 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,042 ratings
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Summary: When a new app lets you see ghosts, the thrill quickly turns to terror. Even with the phone off, the spirits remain. Can you escape the haunting, or will the ghosts find a way into your reality? Discover the chilling consequences of technology gone wrong in this spine-tingling tale.
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1984

More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

By Alvin Schwartz, Stephen Gammell (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Scary Stories series

Dare to explore chilling tales of horror and dark revenge.

112 pages· 9,976 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 21,006 ratings
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Summary: Enter a world of spine-tingling horror with this anthology of chilling tales. Folklorist Alvin Schwartz weaves stories of dark revenge and supernatural events, each more terrifying than the last. With Stephen Gammell's haunting illustrations, these legends will leave you questioning what lurks in the shadows. Are you brave enough to uncover the mysteries within?
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2009

Ghosts

Uncover ghostly secrets with Jack and Annie as they explore famous ghost stories and the mystery of ghost hunters.

128 pages· 6,486 words· Est. 55 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 702 ratings
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Summary: Join Jack and Annie as they dive into the world of ghosts, unraveling famous ghost stories and the mystery behind ghost hunters. What makes people believe in ghosts, and do all cultures share these tales? Discover fascinating facts and intriguing tidbits as they track the truth behind the fiction. This adventure is perfect for curious minds eager to learn more about the supernatural and the stories that haunt us. Will they uncover the secrets of the spectral world, or will the mysteries remain unsolved? Embark on this fact-finding journey and find out!
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2008

House of Dark Shadows

A family moves to a new town and discovers a mysterious old house in the woods.

304 pages· 53,106 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 8,367 ratings
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Summary: Fifteen-year-old Xander's new home in a secluded town holds secrets beyond imagination. Strange sounds, mysterious footprints, and a linen closet that leads to school lockers are just the beginning. Hidden hallways reveal portals to distant times, challenging Xander to decide if this adventure is a dream come true or a nightmare waiting to unfold. As he navigates these eerie discoveries, the line between reality and fantasy blurs, leaving him to question the true nature of his family's new home. Will Xander embrace the unknown or be consumed by it?
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

City of Ghosts

A girl with a ghostly gift faces hidden dangers in a haunted city.

320 pages· 45,744 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 78,560 ratings
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Summary: Cassidy can cross into the spirit world after a near-drowning experience. Her parents' TV show takes them to Edinburgh, a city teeming with ghosts. As Cass meets another with her gift, she uncovers the perilous secrets of the Veil. Can she navigate this spectral world before it's too late?
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