Horror books for kids
The Black Dogs of Doom
Tony Masters, 2001
123 pages
Why to read
Thrilling adventure ignites creativity and curiosity.
Engages young readers with mysterious, captivating storyline.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages resilience through character challenges.

The Black Dogs of Doom
Tony Masters, 2001
Spooky Stories (Treasuries)
Jane Olliver, 1992
160 pages
Why to read
Engages children with thrilling, age-appropriate spooky tales.
Encourages creative thinking and imagination enhancement.
Builds vocabulary and understanding through engaging narratives.
Ideal for shared reading times, strengthening family bonds.

Spooky Stories (Treasuries)
Jane Olliver, 1992
Award winning
The Flying Vampire (Creepies)
Rose Impey, 2006
48 pages
Why to read
Engages kids with spooky, fun-filled adventure.
Encourages creativity with quirky, vampire-themed storytelling.
Strengthens reading skills through captivating narrative.
Supports emotional development with relatable fears.

The Flying Vampire (Creepies)
Rose Impey, 2006
Award winning
Scary Dog (Starters)
Scoular-Anderson, 2005
47 pages
Why to read
Cultivates courage through engaging, adventurous narrative.
Builds empathy with well-developed, relatable animal characters.
Enhances problem-solving with intriguing, suspenseful scenarios.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bonds.

Scary Dog (Starters)
Scoular-Anderson, 2005
Award winning
Still More Night Frights: Thirteen Scary Stories
Judith Bauer Stamper, 1996
10 pages
Why to read
Spooky yet engaging stories enhance imaginative thinking.
Introduces problem-solving through suspenseful scenarios.
Characters display resilience, boosting emotional development.
Ideal for shared readings, strengthening family bonds.

Still More Night Frights: Thirteen Scary Stories
Judith Bauer Stamper, 1996
Scary Stories
Anita Ganeri, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tales that spark creativity and imagination.
Features relatable, resilient characters for young readers.
Enhances problem-solving skills through captivating narratives.
Encourages bravery and addresses common childhood fears.

Scary Stories
Anita Ganeri, 2013
Award winning
The Midnight Man
Rews, Berlie Doherty, 1998
32 pages
Why to read
Captivates with mystery, igniting children's imagination.
Introduces teamwork, enhancing social and cognitive skills.
Encourages bravery and problem-solving in young readers.
Illustrations enrich storytelling, aiding visual learning.

The Midnight Man
Rews, Berlie Doherty, 1998
Spooky Spider
Mark Shulman, 2004
10 pages
Why to read
Engaging, adventurous tale with a slight spooky twist.
Introduces bravery and friendship themes for young readers.
Enhances vocabulary with fun, descriptive language.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.
