I’m a big believer in author ’s statement: “The farther we've gotten from the magic and mystery of our past, the more we've come to need Halloween.” The sense of wonder and mystery that is often hammered out of us as we grow older means we lose touch with a vital part of life—and it's this youthful playfulness that ironically staves off old age. Take a gander at this collection of listens to help recapture the Halloween spirit; each one’s fun for the whole fam. As a bonus, don't miss this video we produced featuring as adults.
If you like your adventure listens served with a dose of chills and dipped in creepy Caribbean folklore, The Jumbies series should be your next listen. Corinne isn't afraid of anything, and she certainly doesn't believe in jumbies, the trickster creatures in the woods that parents make up to scare their kids into behaving. But after she stumbles upon something strange one night—a beautiful stranger seems to have bewitched her single dad—Corinne has to admit that maybe the jumbies are real. And unless she acts fast, they'll take over her family, and her entire island. This three-installment series is narrated by Hall of Fame narrator Robin Miles.
Under October's luna, full and bright, the monsters are throwing a ball in the Haunted Hall. Las brujas come on their broomsticks. Los muertos rise from their coffins to join in the fun. Los esqueletos rattle their bones as they dance through the door. And the scariest creatures of all aren't even there yet! This lively poem by Marisa Montes introduces a spooky array of creatures and Spanish words to little niños everywhere.
Every sleepaway camp promises memories that last a lifetime. But the memories from Camp Red Moon might give you nightmares! In this creepy listen by Goosebumps author R. L. Stine, the campfire appears to dim when the moon turns blood red and strange creatures prowl the forest. Then, the chills really kick in! Is finding a total lookalike at camp just a coincidence, or is he a shape-shifter trying to take over your life? Why don't your competitors at the robotics competition seem exactly…human? And why do campers do anything to avoid Cabin 6? Narrated by the author and a full cast, this Audible Original audio treat is sure to draw young listeners into all the fun of camp frights!
For more listens like the Diary of a Wimpy Kid but with a speculative twist, pick up this fun and hilarious series about Jack, who’s managing life in the apocalypse the best he can in his tree house, with provisions he’s scrounged up from abandoned stores. But the zombies, Wringed Wretches, and Vine Thingies that have taken over his town are relentless, and Jack needs help if he's to survive! Reaching out to his best friend, his former school bully, his crush, and his pet monster, he assembles a team to take on the creatures—including an especially scary and smart new monster—that have invaded their town. Audiobook veteran Robbie Daymond narrates this seven-book series. Bonus: The Last Kids on Earth is the basis of an animated series on Netflix.
The Claxton Lore and Apparition Warehouse is located on a remote private property in the deep swamps of Louisiana, and overseen by a robot designed by Mr. Claxton, called CLAW. The warehouse is filled with crates, and it's CLAW's job to makes sure that all the stuff inside them doesn't get out. But CLAW is a curious robot...and legendary things he lets escape are sure to delight and haunt the imaginations of young listeners!
Performed by the talented actor Victor Garber, this gleeful audiobook includes all three tales of Bunnicula, the legendary vampire bunny: Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery, Howliday Inn, and The Celery Stalks at Midnight. Discover why fans love this acclaimed and popular series! To quote one listener: "Hilarious tale of mystery, suspense, and carrots."
Serafina has never had a reason to disobey her pa and venture beyond the grounds of Biltmore Estate. There's plenty to explore in her grand home, but she must take care to never be seen—none of the rich folk who live upstairs know she exists. But when children at the estate start disappearing, Serafina risks everything in order to show herself and reveal the culprit.
Hollow City is the second novel in Ransom Riggs's popular saga of Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children. Having escaped Miss Peregrine's island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and his new friends must journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. Kirby Heyborne narrates their strange, wonderful, and creepy encounters along the way.
From rats leaping out of lockers to students mysteriously disappearing, strange things are happening at Lovecraft Middle School. And 12-year-old Robert Arthur suspects that his science teacher may be an actual monster. Professor Gargoyle is the first book in a series full of bizarre beasts, baffling occurrences, and other weird stuff that happens in middle school.
13-year-old Quinn Parker knows that there’s something off about her neighbors. She calls them “the Oldies” because they’ve lived on Goodie Lane for as long as anyone can remember, but they never seem to age. Are they vampires? Or maybe aliens? With the help of her neighbor and maybe-crush, Mike, Quinn is determined to get to the truth. But the Oldies are on to them.
The haunted season has arrived in the Antler Wood. No fox kit is safe. When Mia and Uly are separated from their litters, they discover a dangerous world full of monsters.... Christian McKay Heidicker draws inspiration from Bram Stoker, H. P. Lovecraft, and Edgar Allan Poe for his debut middle-grade novel, a thrilling portrait of survival and an unforgettable tale of friendship.
In Coraline, Neil Gaiman creates a bizarre and creepy tale starring a brave and resourceful heroine. Intrigued by a locked door in her family's new flat, Coraline unlocks it to find a passage to another flat in another house just like her own. Only it's different. Will Coraline be able to break free—and save the other children who are trapped there? Gaiman narrates, adding the perfect tone of suspense and dread to his award-winning novella.
Siblings 11-year-old Josh and 12-year-old Amanda just moved into the oldest and weirdest house on the block. Before long, the two siblings start to wonder: Could their new home be haunted? It's a classic Goosebumps tale from the acclaimed master of fright, R. L. Stine.