Books like A Terrifying Taste of Short & Shivery by Robert D. San Souci

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.

The Witches is a dark fantasy for children by Roald Dahl that follows a young boy and his grandmother as they confront a secret society of child‑hating witches ruled by the Grand High Witch.

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

Stephen King’s ‘Nightmares & Dreamscapes’ is a gripping anthology of new and previously published short stories that straddle horror, suspense, and dark humor, weaving tales of vampires, zombies, crime, and the macabre, all set against the backdrop of King’s famed Castle Rock.

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.

Jasper Rabbit can’t resist the fat, crisp carrots of Crackenhopper Field—until the vegetables start to creep into his dreams and his everyday life.

A collection of thirteen spooky short stories that blend ghostly tales, jump scares, and dark fantasy, drawing on folklore and contemporary settings to thrill young readers.

In Ask the Bones, Arielle North Olson and Howard Schwartz bring some of the world’s most frightening folk tales to life, offering readers a spine‑tingling collection of horror stories for young adults.

A newcomer to Warwick, Bethany discovers whether the town’s haunting legend of Lady Warwick is real, as strange coincidences blur the line between history and horror.

A collection of seven easily readable ghost stories drawn from traditional folk tales and legends from around the world, perfect for young readers who enjoy supernatural adventures.

When Touch’s great-uncle plots to send him to the orphan house and steal the Red Raven Inn from Miss Sally, he enlists the aid of the ghostly magician Great Chaffalo to thwart the scheme and protect his home.

A brave boy named Thomas discovers a hidden treasure guarded by a ghost in a small back‑country farm setting, learning that kindness and courage can overcome fear.

A handpicked anthology of chilling folk tales from across the globe, recounting ghosts, supernatural lore, and eerie legends that will thrill young readers.

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 thirteen eerie short stories that bring supernatural thrills straight into the lives of ordinary children.

Winter, with its unsettling blend of the cosy and the sinister, has long been a popular time for gathering by the bright flame of a candle, or the warm crackling of a fire, and swapping stories of ghosts and strange happenings. Now eight bestselling, award-winning authors - master storytellers of the sinister and the macabre - bring this time-honoured tradition to vivid life in a spellbinding collection of new and original haunted tales. From a bustling Covent Garden Christmas market to the frosty moors of Yorkshire, from a country estate with a dreadful secret, to a London mansion where a beautiful girl lies frozen in death, these are stories to make your hair stand on end, send shivers down your spine and to serve as your indispensable companion to the long nights of winter. So curl up, light a candle, and fall under the spell of The Haunting Season...

Ten eerie short stories about unusual haunted houses that thrill middle‑grade readers with pirates, dollhouses, spiders, and ghostly teahouses, all illustrated in stark black and white.