Creepy Ghost Kids

Want to give your kids spooky, creepy fun... without the nightmares? Finding great ghost stories for kids (ages 9-12) is hard. Most books are either too babyish for middle schoolers or so scary they lead to sleepless nights. This massive collection is the one you’ve been looking for. It's packed with dozens of spooky, creepy, and heartwarming tales that are more mysterious than monstrous. These aren't just ghost stories; they are gentle, poignant mysteries where brave middle grade kids solve the puzzles of the past. Instead of running from monsters, your kids will join compassionate ...

What if the scariest stories were the ones kids couldn’t stop asking for? Sleepovers, campfires, and Halloween nights are even better with a just-scary-enough story. Ghost Stories and Horror for Kids Ages 9–12 delivers spooky fun that thrills without going too far. This collection features 20 creepy short stories created especially for kids who love suspense, mystery, and spooky twists—without gore, nightmares, or inappropriate content. Each story pulls readers into haunted bedrooms, shadowy woods, eerie schools, and cursed Halloween nights, all at an age-appropriate scare level. ...

Camp nights or camp frights? Every sleepaway camp promises memories that last a lifetime. But the memories from Camp Red Moon might give you nightmares! The master of the scary story, R.L. Stine, has handpicked a staff of storytelling counselors - Dan Poblocki, Ellen Oh, and Justin Reynolds - to help him tell the creepy campfire stories that swirl around Camp Red Moon.

Welcome to Camp Creepout. You know the place—the fog rolls in heavy, the trees whisper your name, and the canoes? Well, they have teeth. When 11-year-old Josh and his best friend Cooper arrive at Camp Creepout, they expect some hiking, s’mores, and maybe a few bug bites. What they don’t expect is to be stalked by a wooden monster with paddles for arms and a taste for rule-breaking campers. Now it’s up to a crew of goofy, terrified kids, a glowing-eyebrowed counselor, and a lot of marshmallows to stop an ancient canoe uprising before the entire camp is eaten—one bunkmate at a time....

What if bedtime wasn’t just for dreams… but for stories that follow you into them? Inside this book are thirteen eerie, unforgettable tales that blend mystery, suspense, and just the right amount of shivers for curious young listeners. Each story starts in the ordinary — a new video game, a classroom, a neighborhood, a camp cabin, a school bus — and slowly turns strange in the best, most goosebump-raising way.

Book 5 in the Creepy Jeepers middle grade horror series It will give you the creeps! Old House The decrepit remains of Windmill Manor have loomed over the town of Dark Burrow since as long as anyone can remember. It's been abandoned, boarded up, and fenced off for decades, but the rumors of a cursed family and sightings of ghosts on the property continue to be whispered around town. When Ava and her friends Zoe, Lucas, and Owen are walking home from school one day, they spot the silhouette of a person in the attic of the old, run-down manor. While the kids joke about going inside and ...

Gather 'round for ominous tales of the paranormal that’ll have you looking over your shoulder to make sure you’re actually alone. The World’s Favorite Ghost Stories is a carefully curated collection of hair-raising ghost stories from around the world meant to thrill and ensnare you. Listen to this audiobook for unsettling ghost stories that’ll get under your skin. These peculiar tales from different corners of the world (including the United Kingdom, India, and the United States) are so vivid that they almost feel real. But they couldn’t be - could they?

A haunted playground. A long-buried secret. And a ghost story that won’t stay quiet. When 12-year-old Emily and her friends explore an abandoned playground deep in the woods, they don’t expect to find cursed swings, vengeful spirits, or a mystery older than their town. But the haunted playground isn’t just spooky—it’s dangerous. And the ghost kids? They’re not ready to rest. As the line between past and present begins to blur, Emily must uncover the truth about the forgotten tragedy that cursed the land. With time running out and the hauntings intensifying, it’s up to her and ...

Welcome to Your Worst Nightmare… These aren’t your Grandma’s ghost stories. These tales are dark, twisted, and so real they’ll crawl under your skin and stay there. Each story is designed to worm its way into your brain like a juicy earthworm, leaving you haunted long after the last word is read. Children and adults alike are drawn to the thrill of fear—and for good reason. Research shows that scary stories can boost confidence, empathy, and even dopamine levels, making them as satisfying as they are spine-chilling. This collection of ghost stories and eerie tales taps into the ...

It's hard to fight the supernatural when you're naturally "un-super." This chilling middle grade is perfect for fans of Stranger Things and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark...even if they don't have any special powers. Charlie Greer is nothing special—at least not compared to her adopted...

Welcome to Scarecrow Hollow – The Ultimate Middle Grade Horror Thriller That Will Haunt Your Imagination Dare to enter Scarecrow Hollow? If you’re brave enough, prepare yourself for a chilling middle grade horror story packed with haunted houses, vengeful spirits, and a mystery that refuses to stay buried. Once a peaceful farmhouse nestled near a decaying cornfield, now the epicenter of a terrifying urban legend. The ghost of old man Wilson, murdered by his own children, still walks the creaking halls, dragging victims from their beds and slamming every door shut. Outside, the scarecrow...

Step into the mysterious and unknown with Ghostly Tales from Around the World, a chilling collection of ghost stories that crosses borders and cultures. Perfect for brave young readers aged 8 and up, this anthology brings together spine-tingling tales from across the globe—each crafted to send shivers down your spine and spark your imagination. Travel through haunted landscapes and eerie traditions: from the misty moors of Scotland to the shadowy streets of Japan, Ghostly Tales weaves a rich tapestry of spooky folklore. Within its pages, you’ll meet mischievous spirits, ancient ghosts, ...

Pick up once. It never lets go. The phone shouldn’t have been there. It wasn’t there yesterday. But today, it sits in the alley behind Edison Middle School—an old payphone with no cord, no dial tone, and no business ringing. But it does ring. And when Leo Delgado answers, he hears a voice that knows things no one should. His secrets. His fears. His future. Now Leo’s caught in something stranger than a ghost story—trapped in a loop of vanishing classmates, cryptic predictions, and a voice that sounds more like him every day. The Booth isn’t just watching anymore. It’s waiting. ...

The third book in the middle-grade series that's part Scooby-Doo, part A Series of Unfortunate Events, and entirely genius! Follow the Sinister-Winterbottoms on their most outrageous adventure yet, when they find themselves at a normal summer camp! After leaving the Sanguine Spa in pursuit of...

Some houses are haunted by the past. This one is the past. For a limited time, get The Under House for just $2.99 — a spooky, heartfelt ghost story for brave readers 9–12. When Lily moves with her family to the crumbling Langford House, she hopes for a fresh start. But the house has secrets—whispers behind the mirrors, a pond that reflects things that aren’t there, and a brother who may not be what he seems. To set things right, Lily must cross into a world that shifts with memory and shadow—a world the house refuses to let go. As the walls between past and present blur, Lily ...

From the critically acclaimed author of Midnight at the Barclay Hotel comes a thrilling new middle grade mystery novel inspired by Alcatraz Prison. Tori, Marvin, and Noah would rather be anywhere else than on the seventh grade class field trip to Raven Island prison. Tori would rather be on the...

Anatidaephobia, the fear that somewhere, somehow, a duck is always watching. For Caleb Marsh, this isn't a joke; it's a haunting shadow that follows him everywhere. Strange things start to happen. Whispers in the reeds' eyes peering from the water, and a scar-faced duck who knows far too much. Caleb soon realizes his phobia maybe the least of his worries. Scarface has a plan, a chilling reckoning for anyone who has hurt kids like Caleb. The hunters become the hunted. In this eerie, suspenseful middle0grade psychological comedy horror, Caleb must confront his deepest fears before the ducks ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A sleepover at an amusement park turns into a night of terror in this scary middle school read from the New York Times bestselling author of Mine and Camp Scare. Tonight is Brie’s chance to finally be accepted by the Ems—the most popular girls at school. If she can...

The Haunted Locker Some secrets are meant to stay locked away… When Ben Carter transfers to Crestwood Middle School, the last thing he expects is to end up with a haunted locker. But from the moment he’s assigned locker 113, strange things start happening. Shadows swirl in the darkened halls, chilling whispers echo through the school, and something sinister stirs beneath the floorboards of the old building. Along with his new friend Mia, Ben uncovers the terrifying history behind his locker—a history filled with disappearances, restless spirits, and a dark secret long buried in the ...

A haunted house. A missing girl. A painting that watches you back. Perfect for fans of Goosebumps and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, The Changing Portrait is a chilling middle grade horror book packed with creepy twists, haunted mansion vibes, and a mystery that won’t let go. Twelve-year-old Haley just wanted to survive a boring family vacation—until she sees the portrait. The girl in the painting changes when no one’s looking. Her expression shifts. Her eyes follow you. Her mouth starts to move. And she’s whispering directly to Haley: Help me. But the more Haley investigates, ...