Books like Victorian Horror Stories
Award winning
The Scariest Story You've Ever Heard
Ron Keres, 2022
44 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination through thrilling, mysterious narrative.
Characters showcase bravery, teamwork, and resilience.
Encourages children to confront and overcome fears.
Engages young readers with interactive plot elements.

The Scariest Story You've Ever Heard
Ron Keres, 2022
Award winning
Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
240 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity with engaging supernatural elements.
Encourages teamwork and bravery among characters.
Illustrations complement and enrich the storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with age-appropriate language.

Things in the Basement
Ben Hatke, 2023
Award winning
A World Full of Spooky Stories: 50 Tales to Make Your Spine Tingle
Angela Mcallister, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse cultural tales, enhancing global awareness.
Improves literacy with engaging, spine-tingling narratives.
Stimulates imagination through mystical and ghostly characters.
Encourages family bonding over shared spooky storytime.

A World Full of Spooky Stories: 50 Tales to Make Your Spine Tingle
Angela Mcallister, 2019
Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
447 pages
Why to read
Interactive mystery enhances problem-solving skills.
Engages readers with a thrilling, suspenseful narrative.
Encourages critical thinking through clue gathering.
Supports literacy and focus improvement in young readers.

Solve Your Own Mystery: The Transylvanian Express
Gareth P. Jones, 2023
Award winning
Creepy Crayon! (Creepy Tales!)
Peter Brown, Reynolds Aaron, Aaron Hartzler, 2022
42 pages
Why to read
Engaging, suspenseful narrative captivates young readers' attention.
Encourages creativity and curiosity through whimsical storytelling.
Illustrates problem-solving skills in a fun, approachable way.
Strengthens reading comprehension and retention in young minds.

Creepy Crayon! (Creepy Tales!)
Peter Brown, Reynolds Aaron, Aaron Hartzler, 2022
Award winning
A Super Scary Narwhalloween
Ben Clanton, 2023
76 pages
Why to read
Fuses Halloween excitement with enchanting aquatic adventure.
Boosts vocabulary with playful, thematic words.
Encourages creativity with unique narwhal-led storyline.
Ideal for bonding over seasonal storytelling.

A Super Scary Narwhalloween
Ben Clanton, 2023
Award winning
Melvina Whitmoore (More or Less a Horror Story)
Faith Capalia, 2023
40 pages
Why to read
Unleash creativity with spooky yet delightful storytelling.
Characters face fears, teaching resilience and courage.
Mixture of suspense and humor captivates young readers.

Melvina Whitmoore (More or Less a Horror Story)
Faith Capalia, 2023
Award winning
Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #12)
Dav Pilkey, 2024
224 pages
Why to read
Engaging superhero-themed storyline sparks imagination.
Characters embody teamwork and perseverance.
Enhances reading skills through graphic novel format.
Encourages moral lessons and empathy development.

