Books About Supernatural Events

The Best Supernatural Events Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about supernatural events? 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 10 Favorite Books About Supernatural Events

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Miss Fortune

By Brandi Dougherty · Book #3 in the Poison Apple series

A cursed necklace brings chaos. Can Zoe break the spell before disaster strikes?

192 pages· 31,263 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,014 ratings

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Summary: Zoe scoffs at superstition until a carnival fortune-teller's necklace unleashes chaos in her life. Her bike spins out of control, fires ignite mysteriously, and threatening messages flood in. With the carnival vanished, Zoe and her friend Mia must unravel the curse's mystery before it's too late. Will they find a way to break the spell, or is Zoe doomed to a fate she never believed in?

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Bad Guy Is a Two-Word Word

By Marcus Emerson · Recess Warriors series

A group of kids navigate the challenges of school and friendship while dealing with supernatural events and time travel.

160 pages· 9,768 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 178 ratings

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Summary: Recess is under siege as a super villain unleashes vampires and werewolves. Yoshi leads pirates, Scrap gains a sidekick, and Clinton battles past trauma involving an evil dentist. Can they unite to defeat the villain and harness the mysterious power of 'the jinx'? And who is Simon, the enigmatic figure everyone obeys? Dive into this action-packed graphic novel where alliances are tested and secrets unravel on the playground.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1984

Mrs. Patty Is Batty!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator) · Book #13 in the My Weird School series

A group of friends go trick-or-treating on Halloween night and encounter a series of spooky and supernatural events

112 pages· 7,395 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,803 ratings

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Summary: On Mischief Night, A.J. is determined to get the best Halloween candy from Mrs. Patty, Ella Mentry School's secretary. Rumor has it her house is haunted, and she's a witch with a ghostly husband. As A.J. ventures into the spooky unknown, he must decide if the legendary candy is worth the chilling risk. Will he uncover the truth behind the eerie tales, or will his sweet tooth lead him into a trap? Join A.J. and his friends in a hilarious, spine-tingling adventure that will keep you guessing until the last page.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

The Haunted Mask

By R.L. Stine · Goosebumps Wanted series

A haunted mask and eerie shadows threaten Halloween. Can they escape the terror?

231 pages· 34,357 words· Est. 5 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 902 ratings

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Summary: Lu-Ann Franklin faces Halloween horror when a haunted mask brings chaos, while Devin O'Bannon encounters sinister shadows on a trip he never wanted. As eerie events unfold, both must confront their fears. Will they uncover the truth behind these chilling mysteries, or will the darkness consume them? Dive into a spine-tingling adventure where every shadow hides a secret and every mask conceals a threat.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2015

Took

By Mary Downing Hahn

A sister vanishes into haunted woods. Can her brother save her from the witch's clutches?

264 pages· 46,386 words· Est. 5 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 12,919 ratings

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Summary: Daniel Anderson, new to town, dismisses tales of a witch and her beast lurking in the woods. But when his sister Erica vanishes, leaving only her eerie doll behind, Daniel must confront the chilling legends. Is the witch real? Has Erica been taken? As he ventures into the dark forest, Daniel faces a terrifying truth that could change everything. Will he find Erica before it's too late, or will the witch claim another victim? Dive into this spine-tingling mystery where every shadow hides a secret.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

Revenge of the Living Dummy

Book #1 in the Goosebumps HorrorLand series

A ventriloquist's dummy and a sinister amusement park trap kids in a terrifying mystery.

162 pages· 20,861 words· Est. 3 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 5,058 ratings

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Summary: Britney Crosby's life turns into a nightmare when a sinister ventriloquist's dummy targets her. An unexpected invitation to HorrorLand, a chilling amusement park, raises more questions. Who's behind the eerie summons, and why are ordinary kids being lured there? As the park's dark secrets unfold, Britney and her friends must unravel the mystery before they become permanent residents of the scariest place on Earth. Can they escape the clutches of HorrorLand, or will they be trapped forever in its terrifying grip?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

Who's Your Mummy?

Goosebumps HorrorLand series

Uncover secrets in an eerie village and face villains in HorrorLand.

133 pages· 22,372 words· Est. 3 hour read

3.8/5 Goodreads · 2,086 ratings

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Summary: Abby and Peter's stay with Uncle Jonathan in a mysterious village takes a chilling turn. His home, resembling an ancient tomb, hides secrets that lead them into a terrifying mystery. As they encounter Slappy the Dummy and other villains in HorrorLand, they must seek help from a monster named Byron. Can they unravel the mystery before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1996

A Ghost Named Wanda

By Dan Greenburg · The Zack Files series

A boy's room is haunted, and chaos ensues as objects move mysteriously.

59 pages· 5,401 words· Est. 46 min read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 268 ratings

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Summary: Zack's morning takes a bizarre turn when he discovers his room in disarray, with clothes moving on their own and the TV floating. The culprit? A mischievous ghost named Wanda. As Zack navigates this spectral chaos, he must uncover why Wanda has chosen his room and what she wants. Can he restore order, or will Wanda's antics turn his life upside down? Dive into a world where the supernatural meets the everyday, and nothing is as it seems. What secrets does Wanda hold, and how will Zack handle his ghostly roommate?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Ghost of Slappy

Goosebumps SlappyWorld series

A ghostly Slappy returns for a chilling game of hide-and-go-shriek.

133 pages· 23,046 words· Est. 3 hour read

3.8/5 Goodreads · 615 ratings

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Summary: Slappy, the notorious ventriloquist dummy, is back as a ghost, ready to haunt and terrify. In this new Goosebumps adventure, the stakes are higher as Slappy challenges his victims to a sinister game of hide-and-go-shriek. Can anyone outsmart this malevolent spirit, or will they be trapped in his eerie game forever? Prepare for a spine-tingling journey where every shadow hides a new terror.

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