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Strange things are happening at Capitol City’s Natural History Museum, and rumors say a pterosaur ghost is to blame. Wilson Kipper is not so sure. As the son of the museum’s head paleontologist, he knows there may be a more earthly explanation hiding behind the scares.
When the incidents become dangerous and the museum is forced to close, Wilson and his friends have to move quickly. The case leads them through bones, exhibits, rumors, and clues that someone may not want them to find. Every spooky accident makes the museum feel less like a place of learning and more like a puzzle waiting to be solved.
This chapter book mixes a spooky museum atmosphere with an approachable detective plot. It is a fun choice for readers who like dinosaurs, ghostly rumors, and mysteries where brave kids keep asking questions.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
129 Pages
Princess Anna and Queen Elsa are exploring the dark, hidden hallways of their enormous castle. As they wander through the old passageways, they start to uncover some very spooky secrets! You get to join the royal sisters on a thrilling ghost hunt to find out what is making those strange noises in the dark. The story uses fun, rhythmic text and rhyming words that make reading out loud a blast. The big letters and short sentences are perfectly designed to help you decode the story by yourself. Whenever you get stuck on a word, the pictures give you clever clues to figure it out. Grab a flashlight and follow Anna and Elsa as they bravely solve a spooky mystery right inside their own home!
6-8 Years
15 Pages
The ghost narrator insists this is the scariest book ever. He would go into the forest with you, but there is a dark hole, and anything could be inside. A monster? A terrifying creature? Something with fangs? The pictures, however, keep telling a much less frightening story.
The Scariest Book Ever is a playful picture book about fear, imagination, and comic overreaction. Bob Shea lets readers enjoy knowing more than the nervous ghost, turning every page into a funny surprise. The story has just enough spooky language to feel exciting without becoming truly scary, making it a strong choice for children who like ghosts, pumpkins, page-turn jokes, and books that let them laugh at fear.
6-8 Years
40 Pages
The Haunted House ride at Fun City already has a chilling reputation. People whisper that it is haunted by the ghost of someone who died there. Samantha Sam Archer and her friends may not know what to believe, but then they get trapped inside.
Now the scary effects, dark corners, and old rumors feel much too real. Sam and the others have to stay calm, search for clues, and figure out whether the ride is truly haunted or whether someone is hiding behind the legend. The setting gives the mystery a spooky, fast-moving feel without making the case too frightening for younger readers.
This illustrated chapter book adds a ghostly twist to a school-trip mystery. It is a strong choice for readers who like haunted attractions, suspense, and brave friends working together under pressure. The amusement-park setting makes the suspense feel immediate and easy to picture.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
88 Pages
A priceless vase has vanished from a locked apartment, and Squishy Taylor is not the kind of kid who can leave a mystery alone.
When Squishy and her bonus sisters, Vee and Jessie, discover that the missing vase may be connected to a set stolen long ago, the case becomes even stranger. Then the building’s security cameras seem to show something impossible: a ghostly Chinese warrior. Is it a real haunting, a trick, or a clue someone wants them to misunderstand?
This fast-moving chapter book blends mystery, humor, and family tension as Squishy investigates with sharp eyes and bold ideas. Readers who enjoy puzzle-filled stories, suspicious clues, and junior detectives who refuse to give up will have fun joining Squishy on the case.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
129 Pages
A vain ghost is causing serious trouble in the local village shops, tossing items around and terrifying the residents. Famed professional ghost hunters are immediately on the case, hoping to catch the spooky specter on camera to win a massive million dollar prize. But this is no ordinary phantom. In life, this foolish emperor was tricked by clever trickster tailors into parading around town wearing absolutely nothing, believing he was dressed in the finest invisible silks.
Now, the ghost hunters plan to use those exact same tricky tactics to outsmart the phantom and claim their reward. You will experience the classic story of the Emperor's New Clothes like never before in this highly entertaining graphic novel. Step into a world filled with silly scares, clever traps, and hilarious twists that will keep you guessing until the final page.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
41 Pages
Uniqua and Pablo are on the case as a pretend ghostbusting team. Their mission is to find Austin, the spooky Boogeyman, but this Backyardigans adventure keeps the scares playful and the fun front and center.
This Level 1 Ready-to-Read story gives early readers a light Halloween-flavored mystery with familiar characters and lots of make-believe energy. Short, accessible text helps children follow the search, while the ghost-hunter setup adds just enough suspense for readers who enjoy spooky stories that are not too scary. It is a good fit for fans of friendly frights, pretend missions, and beginning reader adventures.
6-8 Years
24 Pages
Bong goes the bell, and the spooky countdown begins. At midnight, the rickety tower calls out a crowd of silly creatures: witches, ghosts, skeletons, trolls, and other night-time visitors ready to stomp, float, clatter, and creep.
Spookyrumpus is a lively rhyming picture book that makes Halloween more giggly than scary. The rhythm pulls you forward as each new group joins the parade, making it especially fun to read aloud or chant together.
With Tony Mitton’s bouncy verse and Guy Parker-Rees’s bold, comic illustrations, this is a monster-filled romp for readers who like playful spooks, counting, and noisy read-aloud fun without anything too frightening.
6-8 Years
30 Pages
Book 13
Down below New Mouse City, the subway tunnels are rumbling with more than trains. Whispers of a phantom have Geronimo Stilton’s whiskers trembling, but a great newspaper mouse cannot ignore a story this big.
When Thea brings him the tip, Geronimo heads underground with Thea, Trap, and Pinky Pick to investigate for The Rodent’s Gazette. The trouble is, he is not the only reporter chasing the scoop. Sally Ratmousen from The Daily Rat is sniffing around too, and the deeper they go, the spookier the mystery becomes.
Packed with colorful illustrations, playful type, and plenty of cheesy jokes, The Phantom of the Subway is a funny mystery adventure for readers who like light scares, bold characters, and fast-moving chapter books.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
138 Pages
Monsters are lurking, but they might just make you laugh out loud. From creepy creatures to spooky shadows, this collection brings together twenty one wickedly funny poems that explore the silly side of things that go bump in the night.
Instead of hiding under your blankets, you can read all about the bizarre habits of ghouls and ghosts. The clever rhymes mix just the right amount of shivers with plenty of giggles, making it easy to see that even the most frightening beasts have a humorous side.
Grab a flashlight and discover the hilarious secrets of the monster world.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
24 Pages
When the words "Werewolf Power" mysteriously appear on the classroom blackboard just days before Halloween, the entire school is instantly on edge. But the spooky pranks do not stop there. Terrifying screams and haunting sounds start echoing through the halls, especially near the art room. Amateur detectives Jill and Gwen, along with Jill's faithful dog Fletcher, know that something incredibly queer is going on. They decide to team up and track down the source of the ghostly noises. Is their school truly haunted, or is someone playing a massive Halloween trick? This is their spookiest case ever!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
52 Pages
A pirate ship should be exciting. A pirate ship with skeletons on board is a whole different mystery.
When Fred’s friend invites Mystery Inc. onto an old ship for what is supposed to be a vacation, Scooby-Doo and the gang soon discover they may not be alone. Captain Angus Grimm and his rattling skeleton crew seem determined to scare everyone away and take back the ship. Now Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and Fred must dodge spooky surprises, follow the clues, and figure out what is really happening at sea.
Skeleton Crew Showdown gives young readers a fast, funny Scooby-Doo adventure with ghosts, pirates, sword fights, and plenty of mystery-solving energy. The graphic-novel style keeps the action moving, making it a strong pick for readers who enjoy visual stories, light scares, and brave friends who work together when things get weird.
6-8 Years
113 Pages
