Scary Books for Kids
Some silly scary stories, and some REALLY scary (beware!) stories for grades K - 5. You can find many of these titles in other formats as well such as eBooks or audio books. (Updated June 2023)
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Let the Monster Out
Bones and Kyle both feel like they don’t fit in in their small town, but they have to join forces to figure out what is going on as the adults around them begin acting stranger and stranger.
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The Grizzled Grist Does Not Exist!
On the class trip to Dismal Hills wilderness, the children and teacher aren’t worried about the legendary Grizzled Grist who lives here, but maybe they should be!
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The Stars Did Wander Darkling
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Ghost Squad
Lucely and her best friend, Syd, cast a spell that accidentally awakens malicious spirits; they must join forces with Syd's witch grandmother, Babette, and her tubby tabby, Chunk, to fight the haunting head-on and reverse the curse to save the town.
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Tales to Keep You up at Night
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Somewhere in the Bayou
Four swamp animals looking to cross a river come upon a questionable tail.
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Creepy Crayon!
When Jasper Rabbit finds a purple crayon eager to do his homework for him he is thrilled, until he realizes the creepy crayon is taking over his life!
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