Books About Strange Occurrences

The Best Strange Occurrences Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about strange occurrences? 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 Stars Did Wander Darkling
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022

The Stars Did Wander Darkling

By Colin Meloy

A sleepy town's dark secret awakens, and only the kids can stop it.

336 pages· 83,428 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 2,244 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Summary: In 1980s Oregon, Archie Coomes notices strange happenings in his quiet seaside town. A penny on a doormat, a mysterious man, and eerie night sounds hint at something sinister. When his dad's construction work disturbs a cursed site, adults begin acting oddly. As an ancient evil emerges, Archie and his friends must confront the darkness threatening their community. Can they unravel the mystery before it's too late?
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