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Ghosts Chapter Books

Ghost stories in chapter books can be genuinely unsettling, which is exactly what middle-grade readers want. Haunted houses, unexplained events, the chill that lingers after the book is closed. These 1,015 books deliver.

1,015 books

Cover of A Taste of Smoke

A Taste of Smoke

Marion Dane Bauer

A northern Minnesota camping trip turns haunting when the ghost of a boy who perished in a historic forest fire appears

Cover of The Accident

Point Horror #1

A wispy, shadowy plume appears in Megan’s mirror, glowing with an eerie light and speaking with the hollow echo of a you

Cover of Victorian Ghost Stories

Usborne Classics Retold

Victorian Ghost Stories

For the child who loves a chilly thrill, these adapted Victorian classics offer the perfect entry point into the world o

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Cover of The Backyard Ghost

The Backyard Ghost

Lynn Cullen

Trying to fit in at a new school is hard enough without discovering that a Civil War ghost is haunting your backyard.

Ages 8–12

Cover of Ghost Busted

Ada Twist, Scientist

Gabrielle Meyer

For the child who loves a good scare but also enjoys a silly twist, this story flips the script to show that perspective

Cover of The Haunted Backpack

The Haunted Backpack

For the child who loves a little chill with their thrills, this spooky story helps brave readers face the unknown throug

Cover of Gustav Gloom and the Four Terrors

Gustav Gloom #3

Gustav Gloom and the Four Terrors

Adam-Troy Castro

Shadowy criminals have escaped their prison inside the Gloom Mansion, forcing Fernie to race through the Dark Country to

Cover of Super Surprising Trivia about the Paranormal

Super Surprising Trivia

Super Surprising Trivia about the Paranormal

Megan Cooley Peterson

For the curious explorer who loves spooky mysteries and weird facts. This bite-sized guide introduces the world of the p

Cover of The Nightmare Next Door

Haunted Canada #10

The Nightmare Next Door

Joel A. Sutherland

For the child who loves the thrill of a spooky mystery and needs to find the courage to face their fears alongside a new

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Little Boo! Books

Ghost Gets Dressed!

For the child who loves to play dress-up but ultimately feels most comfortable just being themselves. A silly, low-stres

Cover of A Nasty Piece of Work and Other Ghost Stories

A Nasty Piece of Work and Other Ghost Stories

Ghosts haunt the most ordinary places, from grocery aisles to dance studios, in these seven chilling tales that will mak

Cover of Ghosts of the Alamo and Other Hauntings of the South

Ghosts of the Alamo and Other Hauntings of the South

For the curious child who loves spooky stories and wants to know the real history behind legendary landmarks like the Al

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The Second-best Haunted Hotel #1

The Second-best Haunted Hotel on Mercer Street

Cory Putman Oakes

For the child who values family traditions and worries about being replaced by the latest trend. This spooky, funny myst

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A Skeleton in the Cupboard

Nicholas Tucker

For the child who enjoys a little shiver down their spine, this collection offers gentle thrills through classic spooky

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The Haunted Sanatorium

Matt Doeden, Mari Bolte

For the middle-grade reader who loves being in the driver's seat and enjoys a spine-tingling challenge, this interactive

Cover of The Ghost of Sifty-Sifty Sam

The Ghost of Sifty-Sifty Sam

Angela Shelf Medearis

Chef Dan thinks he can handle a night in a haunted house for a cash prize, but he didn't count on meeting a ghost with a

Cover of The Dead Girlfriend

Fear Street #14

The Dead Girlfriend

For the teen navigating the intense emotions of a first breakup or the haunting feeling of being watched, this retro thr

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Lockwood & Co. #5

The Empty Grave

Jonathan Stroud

Lockwood and Co. join forces with ghostly allies to face their final enemy and uncover the earth-shattering secret behin

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Dangerous Ghosts

Seventeen eerie tales of dangerous spirits draw from authentic psychical research and ancient folklore to chill the bone

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Ghostly Tales #2

For the curious child who loves a good chill, this high-interest guide explores the mysterious legends and unsolved mari

Cover of The Back House Ghosts

The Back House Ghosts

Catherine Sefton

For the child who feels a lingering curiosity about the history of their home and needs a gentle, atmospheric story abou

Cover of Smoke Cat

Simon discovers his mysterious new neighbor is followed by a pack of ghostly cats, but one smoky feline named Blue refus

Cover of The Afterlife

Life ends abruptly for a high school senior in a Fresno club, but his journey continues as a ghost navigating the world

Cover of Inside a House that is Haunted

Inside a House that is Haunted

Alyssa Satin Capucilli

For young readers curious about spooky settings, this book offers a gentle, playful journey through a haunted house, fil

More Formats for Ghosts

Young Adult(264)Graphic Novels(88)Middle Grade(83)Picture Books(22)Early Readers(14)Poetry(13)

Ghosts by Age Group

Ghosts Books for Ages 0–3(108)Ghosts Books for Ages 12–18(1646)Ghosts Books for Ages 4–7(474)Ghosts Books for Ages 8–11(1362)