Books About Supernatural Encounters

The Best Supernatural Encounters Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about supernatural encounters? 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 Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About Supernatural Encounters

The Volcano Goddess Will See You Now
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1997

The Volcano Goddess Will See You Now

Zack's Hawaiian vacation turns into chaos. Is a cursed lava rock to blame?

64 pages· 6,374 words· Est. 54 min read
3.8 Goodreads · 160 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Zack's dream vacation in Hawaii quickly spirals into a series of bizarre mishaps. From a coconut collision to a treadmill tumble, everything seems to go wrong. Could the lava rock souvenir he picked up be cursed? As Zack navigates these strange occurrences, he must uncover the truth behind his unlucky streak before his holiday becomes a complete disaster. Will he solve the mystery, or is he doomed to a vacation of calamity?
Don't Turn Out the Lights
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Don't Turn Out the Lights

Dare to enter a world of spine-chilling tales and haunting horrors.

398 pages· 57,857 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 1,829 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Dive into a spine-tingling anthology where nightmares come alive. From flesh-hungry ogres to inescapable haunted houses, these 35 stories promise to chill you to the bone. Will you brave the darkness?
The People of the Sea
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

The People of the Sea

By Donald Uluadluak, Mike Motz (Illustrator)

A mysterious encounter leaves young boys questioning reality by the water's edge.

28 pages· 324 words· Est. 4 min read
3.1 Goodreads · 29 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Young Donald and his friends stumble upon a mysterious creature by the water, sparking fear and confusion. As their memories blur, Donald's grandmother steps in to unravel the truth behind the magical encounter. What did they truly see, and how will it change their understanding of the world?
The Raven
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$2613
Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2016

The Raven

A mysterious raven visits, unraveling a haunting tale of lost love and despair.

14 pages· 1,067 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
3.5/7 Bookroo·4.7/5 Goodreads · 122 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In a dimly lit chamber, a grieving man encounters a raven that speaks only one word: 'Nevermore.' As the night deepens, the bird's presence stirs memories of lost love and unravels his sanity. What secrets does the raven hold, and will the man find solace or succumb to madness? Experience Edgar Allan Poe's classic poem brought to life in a mesmerizing pop-up design that captures the eerie beauty and chilling mystery of this timeless tale.