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18 Spooky Reads for Kids and Teens

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

ONE HOUSE LEFT

by Vincent Ralph

A suspenseful, grisly tale that’s sure to appeal to genre fans. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

KILLER HOUSE PARTY

by Lily Anderson

A hauntingly beautiful take on a classic horror story that will leave readers’ skin crawling in the best way possible. Full review >

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TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

HAUNTING MELODY

by Chloe Spencer

Illuminating, riveting, and entertaining: a fantastic foray into a ghost hunter’s worst nightmare. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

TALES FROM CABIN 23

by Hanna Alkaf

A nail-biting, heart-pounding—and heartbreaking—adventure. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

STAGE FRIGHT

by Wendy Parris

A fast-paced, spooky tale exploring adolescent tumult and the uncertainty that comes with change. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE HEADLESS DOLL

by Mike Ford

Offers ghostly thrills set against a well-developed New England backdrop. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

JASMINE IS HAUNTED

by Mark Oshiro

A sincere, spooky, supernatural mystery with Latine roots that explores powerful bonds. Full review >

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