Books like The Best Friend by Robert Lawrence Stine

Lindy discovers a ventriloquist’s dummy and learns to make it talk, but her sister Kris, jealous, acquires her own puppet—when a series of spooky events begins, can the dolls be the source of the terror?

Chelsea Richards wrestles with high school romance and a sudden terror when the FBI announces a psychotic killer has entered Shadyside, forcing her to confront both love and danger in this eerie teen mystery.

In the first book of the Cirque Du Freak series, Darren battles his arch‑enemy Steve Leopard to defy destiny, risking death or becoming the ominous Lord of the Shadows who could bring about world destruction.

Terri and Jerry uncover a haunted cave on Ghost Beach, where ghosts lurk and friendships are tested.

When a new boy moves in next door, Hannah’s dull summer turns spooky and thrilling—ghostly antics, mischievous humor, and a dash of teen friendship keep readers on edge.

Irish orphan siblings Molly (14) and Kip (10) travel to England and take up servant positions in a decaying manor, where they encounter a mysterious stranger and uncover the house's dark secrets.

In the second book of the Fear Street series, Becka faces a new threat when Poison-juice Honey returns, determined to kill her.

Sammy Jacobs, a teen fascinated with ghosts and sci‑fi, discovers an invisible friend lurking in his own room, gobbling breakfast cereal. As his parents remain skeptical, Sammy must find a way to rid himself of the unseen menace.

The Girl From The Well follows Okiku, the restless spirit of a murdered girl who hunts down killers, until she meets Tark, a troubled teen marked with intricate tattoos and haunted by demonic forces.

A compact anthology of thirteen chilling tales penned by well‑known writers, including Ryan Brown and Meg Cabot, that explore the unsettling side of fear in young‑adult fiction.

Twin sisters face a haunted house they move into, uncovering its dark past before becoming its next victims.

When a deadly virus breaks out of the school streets, a group of high‑school misfits—not the popular crowd—become the only survivors in a journey of friendship, fear and survival.

A boy saves his friend who lost his head during a talent show magic act gone awry.

Three interconnected tales that reveal the origins of the Fear Street curse, following Savannah Madison as she falls victim to the New Orleans mansion and becomes bound by marriage to the deadly Fear family.

"Part of a biography series that profiles children's authors of the twentieth century. Explores the life of R. L. Stine and his most popular books, with additional facts provided through a timeline, awards, and fan information. Includes photographs, creative writing tips, and instruction on how to write a biography report. Intended for fourth to sixth grade students"--Provided by publisher.

A playful adventure set in a school playground that turns into a jungle-filled labyrinth, where friendship and bravery are tested.

Writer’s block shows up in person to terrorize a bestselling author Zachary Gold, struggling to write his second novel after his first became an instant success, is suddenly confronted by a mysterious man claiming that Zach plagiarized his writing. In an effort to escape the crazed imposter, Zach flees to a nearby library and hides out amid the children’s bookshelves in the basement. Surrounded by fairy tales, fearing for his safety, the author endeavors to write while grappling with the question of whether to attempt a sequel to his smash hit or start anew with an original story. The Sequel is the latest installment in our Bibliomysteries series, penned by none other than R. L. Stine, the man who made horror fun for young readers. R. L. Stine is an American writer and producer, best known as the author of the Goosebumps and Fear Street series. Often referred to as the “Stephen King of children’s literature,” Stine has authored hundreds of horror novels for young adults. After graduating from the Ohio State University, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in writing and launched the humor magazine Bananas. Stine’s books have sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide.

When Alexander and his friends find a very large footprint and piles of candy everywhere, they realize the school is being threatened by a Piñata-saurus Rex, a sweet-tasting monster that likes to smash things. Book #5 When Alexander and his friends find a very large footprint and piles of candy everywhere, they realize the school is being threatened by a Piñata-saurus Rex, a sweet-tasting monster who likes to smash things--and they find that the solution may be as near as a broken ant farm.