Books About Supernatural

The Best Supernatural Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about 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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2009

A Practical Guide to Vampires

By Lisa Trumbauer

Why do vampires avoid mirrors, and how old is a fledgling? This illustrated guide reveals the secret world of vampires.

80 pages· 12,861 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 117 ratings

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Summary: Step into the twilight world of vampires with this illustrated guide to their lore. It answers questions such as how old a vampire fledgling is, why vampires avoid mirrors, and how one might slip into a vampire's home, as part of the Practical Guide family of fantasy handbooks.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Best Friends Forever

By P.J. Night · Book #6 in the You're Invited to a Creepover series

A sleepover turns eerie when dolls seem to come alive.

144 pages· 24,755 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 552 ratings

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Summary: Katie Walsh is excited to make a new friend after her best friend moves away. But when she spends the night at Whitney's house, she discovers an unsettling obsession with dolls. As the night unfolds, Katie feels the dolls are more than just toys, and her new friendship takes a sinister turn. Can Katie escape this creepy bond, or is she destined to be Whitney's best friend forever?

The Stitchers

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2020

The Stitchers

By Lorien Lawrence · Book #1 in the Fright Watch series

A girl investigates her ageless neighbors' dark secret, risking everything to uncover the truth.

272 pages· 57,535 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 1,004 ratings

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Summary: Thirteen-year-old Quinn Parker suspects her neighbors, the Oldies, never age. With her friend Mike, she dives into a mystery that leads to a sinister pond and secrets that could be terrifying. As they dig deeper, the Oldies become aware of their investigation. What dark truth lies beneath Goodie Lane, and will Quinn and Mike uncover it before it's too late? The stakes are high, and the answers may be more chilling than they ever imagined.

Identikill

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2025

Identikill

By K.R. Alexander · Identikill series

A twin's secret companion turns dangerous when jealousy threatens to unravel everything.

176 pages· 25,706 words· Est. 3 hour read

4.0 Goodreads · 320 ratings

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Summary: Chelsea's twin sister is dead, yet Angelica's presence lingers, unseen by others. This secret bond becomes perilous when Chelsea befriends someone new, igniting Angelica's jealousy. As tensions rise, Chelsea must confront the chilling reality: her invisible sister might harm those she cares about. Can Chelsea protect her new friend without losing Angelica forever? Dive into a haunting tale of loyalty, fear, and the unseen ties that bind.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1971

The Headless Cupid

By Zilpha Keatley Snyder, Alton Raible (Illustrator) · The Stanley Family series

New stepsister Amanda's witchcraft lessons stir up ghostly mischief in an old house.

Newbery Honor (1972)

224 pages· 52,311 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 4,061 ratings

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Summary: The Stanley children are intrigued by their new stepsister Amanda's witchcraft. As she teaches them her craft, strange occurrences plague their old house. David suspects Amanda, but a chilling legend of a headless cupid suggests a ghostly presence. Is the past haunting them, or is something more sinister at play? Discover the truth behind the eerie happenings and the secrets lurking within their home.

The Undrowned

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

The Undrowned

A deadly push, a vanished friend, and a chilling return. Who's haunting whom?

240 pages· 32,141 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 1,844 ratings

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Summary: Samantha and Rachel were once friends until betrayal turned them into enemies. A heated confrontation by the lake ends with Rachel disappearing beneath the water. But the next day, Rachel is back, unscathed, and ready to turn the tables. As Samantha grapples with the impossible, she must face a new nightmare: Rachel's mysterious return and her own dark secrets. What really happened at the lake, and how far will Rachel go for revenge? Dive into a suspenseful tale of friendship, betrayal, and the haunting consequences of a single moment.

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2011

Death Watch

By Ari Berk · Book #1 in the The Undertaken Trilogy series

After his father vanishes, a teen discovers the family trade: bringing peace to the restless dead.

544 pages· 152,551 words· Est. 14 hour read

3.8 Goodreads · 850 ratings

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Summary: When Silas Umber's father fails to come home, Silas learns he was more than a mortician: he was an Undertaker, charged with laying trapped spirits to rest. Silas and his mother move to Lichport, his father's crumbling seaside hometown, to live with his uncle Charles, whose strange house hides secrets tied to the disappearance. First in the Undertaken Trilogy.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

The Sleepover

By Michael Regina

A sleepover turns terrifying when a new nanny might be a monster.

224 pages· 11,150 words· Est. 2 hour read

3.8 Goodreads · 1,130 ratings

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Summary: Matthew's friends plan a sleepover to lift his spirits after losing his nanny. But when his mom hires Miss Swan, a seemingly perfect babysitter, Matthew suspects she's a legendary witch. Are his fears just imagination, or is there a real monster lurking? As the night unfolds, the kids must confront their deepest fears and uncover the truth about Miss Swan. Will they survive the night, or is the legend real?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

Phantom of the Auditorium

By R. L. Stine, R.L. Stine · Book #24 in the Goosebumps series

A mysterious phantom haunts a school and two friends try to uncover its secrets.

160 pages· 22,822 words· Est. 3 hour read

3.7 Goodreads · 8,938 ratings

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

Scream and Scream Again!

By R.L. Stine, Bruce Hale, Chris Grabenstein, Emmy Laybourne, Steve Hockensmith, Lisa Morton, Ray Daniel, Wendy Corsi Staub, Beth Fantaskey, Heather Graham, Phil Mathews, Carter Wilson, Doug Levin, Jeff Soloway, Joseph S. Walker, Alison McMahan, Daniel Palmer, Tonya Hurley, Stephen Ross

Twenty tales of terror where every story begins or ends with a scream.

416 pages· 104,824 words· Est. 11.5 hour read

3.6 Goodreads · 916 ratings

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Summary: Dive into a chilling anthology where every story starts or finishes with a scream. From haunted houses to wicked ice-cream trucks, each tale promises spine-tingling twists. With contributions from masters of horror, including R.L. Stine, this collection will keep you on edge. Will you dare to uncover the secrets lurking in the shadows? Prepare for a journey through fearsome worlds where time-traveling heroes and vengeful witches await. Each story is a new nightmare, ensuring you'll be left screaming for more. Are you ready to face the darkness?

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