Books About Supernatural Horror

The Best Supernatural Horror Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about supernatural horror? 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 3 Favorite Books About Supernatural Horror

Diary of a Dummy
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Diary of a Dummy

Two siblings uncover the dark history of a ventriloquist dummy that comes to life and wreaks havoc on their family

130 pages· 21,574 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 391 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Zoey and Billy discover an abandoned ventriloquist dummy, unknowingly unleashing a night of horror when they bring it home. As they struggle to contain the sinister Slappy, they stumble upon a diary hinting at hidden gold. To uncover the treasure, they must find a second diary while evading Slappy's malevolent tricks. Can they outsmart the evil dummy and survive the night?
Where He Can't Find You
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$1348
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2023

Where He Can't Find You

A town's sinister legend becomes reality as Abby races against time to save her sister from a monstrous fate.

395 pages· 94,005 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 21,458 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In a town plagued by eerie disappearances, Abby Ward's life shatters when her sister vanishes. The Stitcher, a terrifying legend, may be more than myth. As Abby and her friends delve into the town's dark secrets, they must navigate a deadly game to rescue Hope before it's too late. With each passing hour, the threat grows, and the tunnels beneath their home hide unimaginable horrors. Can Abby outsmart the lurking evil, or will the darkness claim them all? Discover the chilling truth in this gripping tale of suspense and survival.
Mary, Will I Die?
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2021

Mary, Will I Die?

A mirror game reveals chilling futures. Five years later, a new girl named Mary arrives.

304 pages· 64,794 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.3 Goodreads · 1,316 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Four friends invoke Bloody Mary, glimpsing love and death in a mirror. Years later, haunted by their visions, they face a chilling reality when a mysterious girl named Mary appears. What dark secrets does she hold, and can they escape the fate they once saw?