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Frightfully Good Reads

Looking for something spooky? These chapter books are filled with haunted houses, strange happenings, mysterious monsters, ghostly visitors, and just the right amount of chills.

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  • Read if you dare! Ten terrifying tales from bestselling author Max Brallier are packed with creepy monsters, spooky surprises, and haunting illustrations. Perfect for sleepovers, campfires, and brave readers, this collection includes nine Mister…
    Book, 2026New York : Scholastic Inc., 2026. — J FIC Brall
  • Stinetinglers 5

    10 New Stories From America's Scare Master

    Stine, R. L.
    Laced with R.L. Stine's signature humor and a hefty dose of nightmarish fun, Stinetinglers 5 is perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Stine's own Goosebumps books who want even more scares.
    Book, 2026New York : Feiwel and Friends, 2026. — J FIC Stine
  • Thadeus Badger and his best friend, Oliver Possum, love eating hamburgers, but in an attempt to be healthy, they make a deal to eat a whole salad, only to find themselves in a showdown with something far more sinister than vegetables.
    Book, 2026New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2026. — J FIC Reyno
  • Riz loves movies, monsters, and all things spooky! When his film club investigates a creepy old mansion, Riz must face ghosts, his dad’s disapproval, and a demolition deadline to save the haunted building before it disappears forever.
    Graphic Novel, 2026New York : First Second, 2026. — J FIC Faruq
  • When Pira moves to mysterious Eyrewood, she discovers ash-filled skies, missing wildlife, and monsters lurking in the woods. With her new friends, Pira must solve the mystery of vanished kids before the creatures strike again.
    Book, 2026New York, NY : Putnam/G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2026. — J FIC Averl
  • Otto and his friends, a patchwork pirate and an energetic zombie, venture into Monsterton’s creepy forests to uncover a strange mystery! Packed with spooky adventures, eerie humor, and colorful illustrations, this graphic novel is perfect for fans…
    Book, 2026Kansas City, Missouri : Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2026, c2025. — J FIC McKec
  • When Maggie moves to Oak Grove, she discovers her family’s creepy old house is haunted. The walls breathe, floorboards whisper, and ghostly ancestors are trapped inside. Can Maggie uncover her family’s secrets and free the spirits before it’s too…
    Book, 2026New York : Scholastic, Inc., 2026. — J FIC Wilde
  • Charlotte loves spooky stories, but reading aloud from a creepy monster book may have been a huge mistake! When a werewolf appears in town and her teacher vanishes, Charlotte and her friends become kid monster hunters. Can they stop the werewolf…
    Graphic Novel, 2026New York : Viking, 2026. — J FIC Fitzp
  • Keenan is a track star who’s great at running, but his new Tennessee town has monsters of its own! When his classmates fall under a mysterious spell, Keenan discovers he’s the only one who can save them. Can he face his fears and stop the monsters?
    Book, 2026New York : Scholastic Press, 2026. — J FIC Hermo
  • Olive Oakes loves solving mysteries. When she visits Whispering Woods, she discovers creepy rumors about missing kids, ghost sightings, and a haunted carousel. With her cousin Eli, Olive follows the clues to uncover the carnival’s spooky secrets.
    Book, 2026New York : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2026. — J FIC Bayro
  • Jeremiah’s drawings help him imagine getting revenge on his bullies and mean teachers. But when his fictional hero, Laugh Riot, seems to come to life, Jeremiah’s funny fantasies turn frighteningly real. Can he stop his creation before it takes…
    Book, 2026New York : Scholastic Inc., 2026. — J FIC Krova
  • A mysterious circus arrives at the village at the end of the world, bringing fire eaters, acrobats, and strange wonders. But the biggest attraction is the terrifying Monster of Dreams! What exactly is this mysterious creature, and what secrets does…
    Book, 2026London : Pushkin Children's, 2026. — J FIC Serva
  • Timid sixth-grader Flora befriends Mac, her charismatic new neighbor, but as eerie events unfold in the old house across the street, she begins to suspect that her new friend's family is hiding a chilling secret.
    Book, 2026New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2026. — J FIC Kramp
  • Welcome to Haventry, a town where the ordinary and extraordinary collide! With ghosts, werewolves, and zombies living side by side, trouble is always brewing. And when a fiendish crime is committed, YOU are the detective in charge of the case in…
    Book, 2026New York, NY : Penguin Workshop, 2026, c2022. — J FIC Jones
  • In this spooky twist on Little Women, the March sisters have a monstrous secret! Meg has sharp teeth, Jo transforms under the full moon, Beth can fly, and Amy has a mermaid tail. When a beast appears, Meg must solve the mystery before their secrets…
    Book, 2026New York : Aladdin, 2026. — J FIC Roche
  • Faye can’t remember why she was sent to the mysterious Auk Island School, where students are treated like prisoners. Then the island’s strange mountain, called the Knife, begins calling to her. What secrets are hiding there, and why does it want…
    Book, 2026New York : Chicken House, 2026, c2024. — J FIC Stran