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The Best Paranormal And Supernatural Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about paranormal and supernatural? 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.

My Diary from the Edge of the World
Wildwood Dancing
Akata Witch
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Paranormal And Supernatural

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2008

The Graveyard Book

By Neil Gaiman, Dave McKean (Illustrator)

A boy raised by ghosts must face dangers beyond the graveyard.

Newbery Medal (2009)
354 pages· 67,418 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 570,252 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2017

Strange the Dreamer

A lost city, a haunting past, and a dreamer on a quest for truth.

532 pages· 149,477 words· Est. 14 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 138,773 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2022

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

Mina must awaken the Sea God to stop deadly storms and save her world.

325 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 101,472 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2007

Vampire Academy

A school for vampires hides secrets that could change everything.

332 pages· 79,781 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 686,895 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

My Diary from the Edge of the World

A girl races to save her brother from a mysterious threat in a world of mythical creatures.

432 pages· 79,814 words· Est. 11 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,147 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2006

Wildwood Dancing

By Juliet Marillier · Book #1 in the Wildwood series

A hidden portal, a dangerous love, and a cousin's dark motives threaten Jena's world.

407 pages· 111,868 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 32,938 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2018

The Astonishing Color of After

A girl seeks her mother's spirit in Taiwan, uncovering family secrets and confronting her grief.

480 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 34,368 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2007

City of Bones

A teen witnesses a murder by tattooed strangers and enters a hidden world of demon hunters.

544 pages· 131,222 words· Est. 12 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,204,791 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2011

Akata Witch

A young girl discovers her magical powers and must stop a criminal who wields magic too.

349 pages· 70,715 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 39,030 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2012

The Raven Boys

A girl sees a spirit for the first time, entangling her with mysterious boys and a deadly prophecy.

408 pages· 102,956 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 408,986 ratings
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Paranormal And Supernatural Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about paranormal and supernatural for the youngest readers and listeners.

Haunted Party

Ages 3–7 · 2009

Count eerie guests at a haunted house, then watch them flee in fright.

Bigfoot Baby!

Ages 0–4 · 2020

Join a young bigfoot on a magical forest adventure full of surprises.

Music

Ages 0–3 · 2020

Unleash your baby's inner musician with everyday objects and endless creativity.

Meddy Teddy
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Meddy Teddy

Ages 2–3 · 2018

Join a poseable bear in a yoga adventure for tots, promoting calm and flexibility.

Nessie Baby!
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Nessie Baby!

Ages 0–5 · 2022

Explore Loch Ness with Nessie Baby and uncover mythical surprises.

Mothman Baby!

Ages 0–4 · 2022

Explore a mysterious night with Mothman Baby and uncover hidden surprises in Point Pleasant.

Alien Baby!

Ages 0–4 · 2020

Explore a cosmic day with a curious alien toddler in a flap-filled adventure.

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Paranormal And Supernatural Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about paranormal and supernatural for preschool and elementary-age readers.

How to Make Friends With a Ghost
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How to Make Friends With a Ghost

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Discover the secrets to lifelong friendship with a ghost in this whimsical guide.

Breathe and Be

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Discover peace and joy through mindful moments in nature.

The Human Body

Ages 4–8 · 2016

Uncover hidden wonders of the human body with light.

Gustavo, the Shy Ghost

Ages 3–7 · 2020

A shy ghost named Gustavo tries to make friends by inviting other monsters to a violin concert.

Book of Bones

Ages 7–10 · 2017

Discover record-breaking animal bones in a playful guessing game with touchable skeletons.

Meditation Is an Open Sky
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Meditation Is an Open Sky

Ages 4–8 · 2015

Unlock calm and focus with simple mindfulness exercises for kids.

Paradise Sands

Ages 5–9 · 2022

A girl must outwit a mysterious ruler to escape a ghostly hotel.

Mr. Pumpkin's Tea Party
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Mr. Pumpkin's Tea Party

Ages 3–5 · 2019

Join a mysterious tea party filled with ghoulish surprises.

So Not Ghoul

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A ghostly student struggles to fit in while balancing cultural heritage and school life.

I Am Jazz

Ages 4–8 · 2014

A child discovers their true identity, challenging family perceptions and societal norms.

Meg and Mog
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Meg and Mog

Ages 0–5 · 1972

A witch's spell goes awry at a Halloween party.

Shadow

Ages 5–8 · 2019

A child discovers a mysterious Shadow under the bed, challenging fears and family bonds.

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Paranormal And Supernatural Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about paranormal and supernatural for developing and independent readers.

Small Spaces

Ages 9–12 · 2018

A ghost story becomes real as Ollie races against time to escape a sinister specter.

Spirit Hunters

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A new home, eerie memories, and a brother acting strange. Can Harper uncover the haunting truth?

Ninth Ward

Ages 10–12 · 2010

A girl and her grandmother face Hurricane Katrina's fury in New Orleans' Ninth Ward.

Daughter of Smoke & Bone
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Daughter of Smoke & Bone

Ages 14–18 · 2011

A young artist's mysterious past ignites a war between worlds.

Winterhouse

Ages 9–12 · 2018

An orphan unravels a hotel's magical secrets, risking everything to break its curse.

The Diviners

Ages 14–18 · 2012

A young woman uses her hidden powers to hunt a killer in 1920s New York.

Hush, Hush
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Hush, Hush

Ages 14–18 · 2009

Nora's drawn to Patch, but an ancient battle threatens her life.

The Monstrumologist

Ages 14–18 · 2009

An orphaned assistant and his mentor face a monstrous threat that could consume the world.

The Alchemyst

Ages 12–15 · 2007

An ancient alchemist's secrets threaten the world. Can two teens unlock their powers in time?

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Ages 12–18 · 1886

A sinister figure haunts London, hiding a shocking secret.

Shiver

Ages 14–18 · 2009

A girl and a wolf-boy fight against time and nature to stay together.

Beautiful Creatures
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Beautiful Creatures

Ages 12–18 · 2009

A cursed girl and a haunted boy uncover secrets in a mysterious southern town.

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