Books About Supernatural Creatures · 66 titles considered

The Best Supernatural Creatures Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about supernatural creatures? 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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Our 10 Favorite Books About Supernatural Creatures

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2007

Skulduggery Pleasant

By Derek Landy · Book #1 in the Skulduggery Pleasant series

A girl and a skeleton sorcerer must stop evil forces threatening the world.

FCBG Children’s Book Award (2008)Odyssey Honor (2008)

384 pages· 68,048 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 74,775 ratings

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Summary: Twelve-year-old Stephanie inherits her uncle's estate, only to discover his horror stories were real. Now, pursued by dark forces, she teams up with Skulduggery, a witty skeleton sorcerer. Together, they must unravel a dangerous mystery and save the world. Can this unlikely duo outsmart the sinister powers at play, or will they fall victim to the very horrors they seek to defeat? Dive into a world where magic and danger lurk around every corner, and nothing is as it seems.

Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy

Graphic Nov.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy

By ND Stevenson, Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis, Gus A Allen (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Lumberjanes Graphic Novel series

Five friends face supernatural creatures and a world-threatening mystery at summer camp.

128 pages· 6,562 words· Est. 59 min read

3.9 Goodreads · 82,165 ratings

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Summary: At Lumberjane scout camp, Jo, April, Mal, Molly, and Ripley are ready for an unforgettable summer. But when yetis, three-eyed wolves, and giant falcons appear, their friendship is tested. These five fearless girls must tackle bizarre quests and supernatural foes to solve a mystery that could change everything. Will their bond be enough to save the world? Dive into a thrilling adventure where every day is a new challenge, and the stakes are higher than ever. It's a wild ride of friendship, courage, and mystery that you won't want to miss.

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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.

Legendborn

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2020

Legendborn

By Tracy Deonn · The Legendborn Cycle series

A teen discovers a secret society and her own magic, unraveling her mother's mysterious death.

Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award (2021)

501 pages· 156,015 words· Est. 14.5 hour read

4.3 Goodreads · 204,345 ratings

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Summary: Bree Matthews, reeling from her mother's death, escapes to a college program only to witness a magical attack. Uncovering her own powers, she infiltrates a secret society linked to King Arthur's knights. With a reluctant ally, Nick, Bree delves into the society's mysteries, seeking the truth about her mother's death. As a magical war looms, Bree must decide whether to fight alongside the Legendborn or bring them down. Will she uncover the truth, or will the secrets consume her?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Serafina and the Splintered Heart

By Robert Beatty · Book #3 in the Serafina series

A mysterious force threatens Biltmore. Can Serafina harness her powers in time?

384 pages· 79,935 words· Est. 11 hour read

4.3 Goodreads · 8,621 ratings

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Summary: Serafina awakens in darkness, scarred from battle, to find Biltmore Estate changed beyond recognition. As violent storms and a nameless threat approach, she must uncover the truth and master her new powers. With only days to act, Serafina fights to reclaim her role as Guardian and protect all she loves. Will she succeed before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

The Kid Who Came From Space

By Welford Ross

364 pages· 69,680 words· Est. 8 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 1,354 ratings

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2022

Ravenfall

By Kalyn Josephson · Book #1 in the Ravenfall series

Two kids must stop a mythical creature threatening their world.

256 pages· 64,317 words· Est. 7 hour read

3.9 Goodreads · 3,388 ratings

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Summary: At Ravenfall Inn, Anna's power to foresee death seems useless until Colin arrives, searching for his brother. Together, they face a Celtic creature linked to Colin's past. Can they stop it before Halloween night, or will their world be destroyed?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Amari and the Great Game

By B. B. Alston · Book #2 in the Supernatural Investigations series

Amari faces a deadly game to save her brother and the future of magiciankind.

432 pages· 94,173 words· Est. 13 hour read

4.3 Goodreads · 14,668 ratings

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Summary: Amari Peters thought her summer as a Junior Agent would be easy, but with a new anti-magician minister, rivalries, and her brother Quinton's worsening curse, she's overwhelmed. When the League of Magicians offers her leadership, she declines, inadvertently allowing a dangerous magician to rise. Now, the Great Game begins—a perilous competition to decide the Night Brothers' successor. With Quinton's fate hanging in the balance, Amari must navigate this deadly challenge. Can she outsmart her rivals and save her brother, or will the future of magiciankind fall into the wrong hands?

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

Amari and the Night Brothers

By B. B. Alston · Book #1 in the Supernatural Investigations series

A girl must navigate a magical world to find her missing brother.

416 pages· 92,364 words· Est. 10.5 hour read

4.3 Goodreads · 39,044 ratings

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Summary: Amari Peters discovers a mysterious briefcase leading her to the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, where she must compete against seasoned magical kids to find her missing brother, Quinton. As she faces skepticism and her own illegal talent, an evil magician threatens the supernatural realm. Can Amari overcome the odds and uncover the truth about Quinton's disappearance?

Graphic Nov.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2009

The Stonekeeper's Curse

By Kazu Kibuishi · Book #2 in the Amulet series

A quest for a cure leads to peril in a city of waterfalls.

220 pages· 6,618 words· Est. 59 min read

4.3 Goodreads · 48,986 ratings

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Summary: Emily and Navin race to Kanalis, a city of waterfalls, seeking a cure for their mother's poison-induced coma. With robotic allies in tow, they soon discover that help comes with dangerous strings attached. Can they navigate the city's mysteries and save their mother before it's too late?

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Supernatural Creatures Picture Books

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

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10 Spooky Pumpkins

Ages 4–8 · 2021

A girl embarks on a Halloween night adventure with spooky creatures and a rhythmic countdown.

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The 13 Nights of Halloween

Ages 4–8 · 2011

A mummy's spooky gifts lead to a Halloween countdown full of surprises.

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Dark Forest

2016

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Campfire Vampire

Ages 5–7 · 2019

Two friends encounter strange noises in the woods during a camping trip and discover a vampire family searching for their lost daughter.

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Dracula

2007

A young lawyer travels to Transylvania to finalize the sale of a house to a mysterious count, but soon discovers that the count is a vampire with sinister intentions