Books About Supernatural Mysteries

The Best Supernatural Mysteries Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about supernatural mysteries? 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 6 Favorite Books About Supernatural Mysteries

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu Academy, Vol. 2
Graphic Nov.
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$1139
Chapter Book · 2022

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu Academy, Vol. 2

Demon slayers tackle school life chaos, from lost cats to ghost hunts.

184 pages· 7,466 words
4.5 Goodreads · 836 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: At Kimetsu Academy, Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps face their toughest test yet: school life. As summer unfolds, chaos reigns with a lost cat sparking a wild chase, Inosuke's bizarre hot spring plan, and Genya's desperate math test prep. Nezuko's ghost hunt and a quest for the perfect gift add to the mayhem. Can they navigate these hilarious trials, or will school life prove more challenging than demons?
Charlie Hernández & the Castle of Bones
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2019

Charlie Hernández & the Castle of Bones

A preteen morphling battles sinister forces to rescue a kidnapped queen.

624 pages· 112,684 words· Est. 12.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 446 ratings
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Summary: Charlie Hernandez, a demon-slaying preteen with the power to morph animal traits, faces a new challenge when the Witch Queen Jo is kidnapped. Teaming up with his friend Violet Rey, Charlie embarks on a dangerous quest across a world filled with monstruos and magia. As they delve deeper, they encounter rumors of dead men walking and visions of an ancient necromancer. Can Charlie save the queen and unravel the mystery before it's too late? His abuela warned him: when dead men walk, the living must run. Charlie's about to find out why.
Dreams Come to Life
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2019

Dreams Come to Life

A young artist uncovers dark secrets in a mysterious animation studio.

304 pages· 68,258 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 1,244 ratings
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Summary: Buddy, a delivery boy with dreams of artistry, becomes an apprentice at Joey Drew Studios. As he navigates this new world, he discovers something sinister lurking in the shadows, leaving trails of dark ink. With Dot, a fellow intern, Buddy must unravel the mystery haunting the studio, even if it leads back to the enigmatic Mister Drew. Can they uncover the truth before it's too late?
King of Scars
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2019

King of Scars

A king battles dark magic within as enemies close in.

528 pages· 145,324 words· Est. 13.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 240,416 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: King Nikolai Lantsov faces a rising threat at Ravka's borders while battling a dark magic growing inside him. With a young monk and a legendary general, he must uncover ancient secrets to save his kingdom and himself. As alliances are forged and coffers refilled, Nikolai's journey reveals that some secrets refuse to stay buried, and some wounds never heal. Will he conquer the darkness or be consumed by it?
Beastly Bones
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2015

Beastly Bones

By William Ritter · Book #2 in the Jackaby series

A detective duo hunts a thief, a monster, and a murderer in a supernatural mystery.

320 pages· 64,576 words· Est. 6 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 12,808 ratings
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Summary: In 1892 New England, Abigail Rook and her eccentric employer, R.F. Jackaby, face a chilling mystery. Shape-shifters, a murder, and a beast terrorize Gad's Valley. As bones vanish and bodies pile up, Abigail and Jackaby must unravel the supernatural chaos. Can they catch the thief, monster, and murderer before it's too late?
Charlie Hernández & the League of Shadows
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2018

Charlie Hernández & the League of Shadows

A boy's life turns mythical as legends come alive, thrusting him into a battle between good and evil.

352 pages· 64,983 words· Est. 7 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 2,288 ratings
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Summary: Charlie Hernández's world flips when Hispanic myths leap from stories into reality. With strange powers and his crush, Violet, by his side, he faces an ancient battle between La Liga and La Mano Peluda. As monsters and spirits emerge, Charlie must uncover his true identity to save his parents and possibly the world. Can he navigate this perilous realm where folklore reigns and danger lurks at every turn?