Families who loved No Such Thing as Ghosts by Ursula Vernon often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is facing the social pressure of a dare or struggling with a school bully who makes them feel small. It is perfect for children who want to appear brave but feel nervous underneath. In this installment of the Dragonbreath series, Danny and his friend Wendell are forced into a spooky Halloween dare by the school bully, Big Eddy. While the plot involves a haunted house and ghosts, the heart of the story explores the dynamics of friendship and the courage it takes to stand up for yourself. It is a highly accessible chapter book, blending traditional prose with comic panels that make it less intimidating for reluctant readers ages 7 to 10. Parents will appreciate how it uses humor to de-escalate scary situations while validating a child's very real social anxieties.