Spooktastic Stories: Seasonal Picks
Are You Ready for a Spooky Storytime?
October is here, and that means it's time for pumpkins, costumes, and spooky fun! There's nothing better than curling up with a good book as the days get shorter and the nights grow longer so why not get the little ones in the spirit with some Halloween inspired reads!
This Halloween season, I've got some fantastic, not-too-scary books that kids will absolutely love. Whether they enjoy a bit of mystery, a dash of magic, or just some good old-fashioned ghost stories, these titles are perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit.
If you want to read about even scarier titles then check out our Spine-Chilling Reads for adults here.
First up on our spooky story suggestions is ‘Ollie Oxley and the Ghost: The Search for Lost Gold’. This story follows Ollie as he is moving house for his mums new job. Ollie struggles to make friends but quickly he connects with a boy named teddy, who’s a little more special than other friends he has had. Teddy is a ghost! Come along with Ollie and Teddy as they take on the school bully and solve a mystery together!
Ollie Oxley and the Ghost
£12.99| ISBN: 9781631632891 | Publication Date: 18-Jun-2019
Have you ever been scared of monsters? Well so is Hend. She is convinced that monsters are creeping around everywhere in the dark corners of her room, keeping her up at night. But little does she know, that although she might be afraid of monsters, the monsters are in fact more scared of her mama! A perfect story to help your little one be less afraid of monsters.
A Fright Night
£7.99 | ISBN: 9789927155000 | Publication Date: 01-Jan-2021
Are you ready for some Halloween crafting together with your family? Want to learn to make your own party decorations and Halloween tree ornaments, transform a room into a spooky hangout, and more? Would you like to turn your home into a delightful space to give your kids a fun and spirited Halloween? Then this book is for you! 11 delightfully scary Halloween projects that the whole family can enjoy!
How to Haunt Your House Halloween Craft Fun
£22.99| ISBN: 9780764366147 | Publication Date: 28-Jun-2023
Looking for a more classic ghost story tale? Miles Watley moves to the sleepy town of Adams, Tennessee, expecting boredom until he stumbles upon the eerie Bell Witch Cave. After witnessing a mysterious girl vanish, strange happenings plague his new home, including his brother Ryder’s unsettling behaviour and their father's illness. As the Watleys grapple with these ghostly encounters, they realise the spirit desires something far beyond their house.
Beware the Bell Witch
£27.99 | ISBN: 9781631632037 | Publication Date: 01-Sep-2018
A story full of mystery and adventure! After their parents' death, Jessie and her sister Kay move into their grandmother's abandoned house. One night, they discover *The History of Mischief* hidden beneath the floor—an extraordinary book filled with tales from Ancient Greece to Victorian England, featuring stolen bones, fiery dragons, and shape-shifting trees. But Jessie soon realises that not everything is as it seems, both in the book and her life. Determined to uncover the truth, she learns that unravelling the book's secrets may lead to the biggest mischief of all.
The History of Mischief
£13.99 | ISBN: 9781925816266 | Publication Date: 01-Sep-2020
Abby and Theo have the coolest family. Rather than gather at barbeques or plan beach vacations, the Winstons investigate the spooky stories and unsolved mysteries of their town, Murky Creek. Grandpa Winston started the tradition, and now he's passing it on to Abby and Theo! When odd goings-on and suspicious happenings plague the citizens of Murky Creek, it's up to the two kids to dig up clues and crack the case before things get any creepier.
The Case of the Skeleton Key
£12.99 | ISBN: 9781644948323 | Publication Date: 01-Aug-2022