Books like Ghosts! by Alvin Schwartz

Bod is the lone living child in a graveyard, raised by ghosts, werewolves and other spectral inhabitants. As he learns their ancient customs and the ability to Fade, he confronts the mysteries of both living and dead worlds.

Shirley Jackson’s classic psychological horror, *The Haunting of Hill House*, follows a lonely woman drawn into an abandoned mansion whose malevolent presence ultimately consumes her.

The story of two boys and their dark journey through a haunted carnival

A spooky anthology of ghost, witch, and modern horror tales that rattles the imagination, perfect for an adventurous child’s night‑time reading.

Three wishes from an enchanted, mummified monkey's paw take a family on a terrifying, unforeseen journey through fate and fatalism.

More stories of ghosts, witches, vampires, and scary songs for bedtime tales.

A spine-chilling tale of terror and mystery for young readers aged 10-14.

A comprehensive anthology of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic short stories—such as "The Tell‑Tale Heart" and "Murders in the Rue Morgue"—and iconic poems including "Annabel Lee" and "The Raven", showcasing his mastery of horror, mystery, and lyrical verse.

A collection of 30 hair‑raising tales drawn from international ghostlore, retold for young readers with eerie black‑and‑white illustrations and shuddering finales.

A curated anthology of scary traditional tales from around the world, designed for young readers.

A collection of spooky stories for young readers, blending traditional folklore with modern horror tales.

An owl calls and its eerie cry sends shivers down the spine. Bright moonlight distorts the shadows on the lawn and a creaking door brings sudden terror. Ghosts walk on nights such as these and fear creeps in lonely places. Now is the ideal time for young readers to enjoy the mystery, suspense and horror of the *Super Book of Ghost Stories*. You must read this book alone and as you enter the world of the supernatural, your pages may be turned by a ghostly hand. The 512 pages are not for the timorous and faint-hearted, but are to be read by everyone who relishes the spine-tingling terror and excitement of thirty-five really good ghost stories, most of them illustrated. Enter the world of wild moors and moonlit churchyards at your peril. Listen for tolling bells and eerie music. Risk encountering phantoms and strange wild beasts and, above all, enjoy the sensations of fear and terror that they will bring.

Susan Price retells twelve traditional ghost stories, ranging from farcical to macabre, drawing on folklore traditions to bring each chilling tale into sharp focus.

A spooky anthology of classic folklore tales aimed at young readers, featuring stories from Germany, Ohio, Japan, and around the globe.

A collection of over fifteen African‑American oral tales from the 1920s and 1930s, featuring haunted rooms, sinister trucks, and ghostly rides.