Books like The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight
Award winning
The Haunted Car (Classic Goosebumps #30) (30)
R.L. Stine, 1999
144 pages
Why to read
Thrilling adventure keeps young readers engaged.
Encourages creativity and curiosity.
Builds tension-management skills.
Promotes enjoyment in reading.

The Haunted Car (Classic Goosebumps #30) (30)
R.L. Stine, 1999
Award winning
One Night in Doom House (Mostly Ghostly)
R.L. Stine, 2005
144 pages
Why to read
Spine-tingling adventure engages young readers’ imagination.
Addresses fears through relatable characters and humor.
Encourages resilience and bravery in confronting challenges.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bond.

One Night in Doom House (Mostly Ghostly)
R.L. Stine, 2005
Award winning
Animorphs Boxed Set #07: Books 25-28
R.L. Stine, Applegate Katherine, K. A. Applegate, 1999
688 pages
Why to read
Explores themes of friendship and teamwork.
Encourages creativity through unique shape-shifting scenarios.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary development.
Ideal for engaging young minds in adventurous storytelling.

Animorphs Boxed Set #07: Books 25-28
R.L. Stine, Applegate Katherine, K. A. Applegate, 1999
Award winning
Little Shop of Hamsters (Goosebumps HorrorLand #14)
R.L. Stine, stine-r-l, 2010
135 pages
Why to read
Thrilling plot sparks imaginative thinking and excitement.
Features relatable young protagonist in adventurous scenarios.
Encourages resilience and problem-solving skills.
Provides engaging, suspenseful reading experience.

Little Shop of Hamsters (Goosebumps HorrorLand #14)
R.L. Stine, stine-r-l, 2010
Award winning
Zombie Town
R.L. Stine, George Kareman, Tara Carrozza, 2012
80 pages
Why to read
Thrilling adventure keeps young readers engaged. - Encourages creativity and strategic thinking. - Addresses teamwork and community importance. - Suitable for enhancing focus and comprehension skills.

Zombie Town
R.L. Stine, George Kareman, Tara Carrozza, 2012
Award winning
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Enhances understanding of African American history.
Strengthens empathy through powerful storytelling.
Encourages critical thinking and discussion.
Beautiful, evocative illustrations complement the narrative.

The 1619 Project: Born on the Water
Renée Watson, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nikkolas Smith, 2021
Award winning
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis C. Bunten, 2022
32 pages
Why to read
Rich in Native American history and culture.
Encourages gratitude and community values.
Beautiful illustrations complement storytelling.
Supports understanding of Thanksgiving from a new perspective.

Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis C. Bunten, 2022
Award winning
Where Are You From?
Yamile Saied Méndez, 2019
34 pages
Why to read
Explores identity and belonging through a heartfelt storyline.
Encourages conversations about heritage and personal history.
Supports emotional development and self-awareness in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, fostering visual and artistic appreciation.

