Books About Supernatural Secrets

The Best Supernatural Secrets Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about supernatural secrets? 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 Secrets

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Attack of the Jack!

A mysterious pirate puppet springs to life, challenging siblings with a perilous promise.

152 pages· 24,359 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
3.6 Goodreads · 902 ratings
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Summary: Devin and Violet's summer at their uncle's seaside house takes a chilling turn when they unlock a pirate's chest, revealing a sinister puppet. Sailor Jack, with his menacing grin and eerie song, springs to life, leaving the siblings to question the value of a pirate's promise. Can they trust this strange figure, or are they in over their heads? As the puppet's intentions unfold, Devin and Violet must navigate a world where the past and present collide, and the stakes are as unpredictable as the sea itself. Will they find their way back to safety?
Took (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Took (Graphic Novel)

By Mary Downing Hahn, Scott Peterson, Jen Vaughn (Illustrator), Hank Jones (Illustrator)

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

160 pages· 11,143 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.6 Goodreads · 823 ratings
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Summary: Daniel's new home borders eerie woods rumored to hide a ghostly witch and her beast. When his sister Erica disappears, Daniel must confront the chilling legends to rescue her. Are the tales true, or is something else at play? As he ventures into the dark forest, Daniel faces a terrifying mystery 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 graphic novel where every shadow hides a secret and every step could be Daniel's last.
Gloom Town
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Gloom Town

A boy uncovers a sinister plot to steal shadows in a mysterious seaside town.

304 pages· 48,996 words· Est. 7 hour read
3.5 Goodreads · 549 ratings
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Summary: Twelve-year-old Rory takes a job at a mysterious mansion in his gloomy seaside town, only to discover his boss, Lord Foxglove, is not human and is stealing shadows. With his friend Isabella, Rory must unravel Foxglove's dark plans and stop ancient evil beings from taking over the world. Can two kids outsmart these otherworldly foes and save their town from a shadowy fate?
Lizard Boy 2
Graphic Nov.
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Lizard Boy 2

By Jonathan Hill · Book #2 in the Lizard Boy series

A hidden identity risks exposure, threatening a summer of friendship and discovery.

288 pages· 15,601 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.5 Goodreads · 63 ratings
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Summary: Tommy Tomkins, a lizard boy in disguise, finds solace with fellow outsiders in a secret treehouse. As they plan a perfect summer before Dung's family returns to Vietnam, Tommy's true identity risks exposure on a paranormal show. Can he and his friends navigate the challenges of acceptance and belonging in Eagle Valley?