Scary Stories for All Ages

Younger readers

	Adler, David A. Cam Jansen: The Ghostly Mystery Illustrated by Susanna Natti Part of a popular series for children who are moving beyond easy readers, this entry features a supernatural twist.
	Duval, Kathy Three Bears' Halloween Illustrated by Paul Meisel The familiar fairy tale gets a spooky spin in this entertaining adventure.
	Grambling, Lois G. T. Rex Trick-or-Treats Illustrated by Jack E. Davis Choosing a costume presents a challenge for a young dinosaur who wants to look just right-and very scary.
	Leuck, Laura One Witch Illustrations by S. D. Schindler A witch goes around to her fiendish friends--from two cats to ten werewolves--to gather the ingredients to make gruesome stew for her party.
	McCann, Jesse Leon Scooby-Doo! And The Samurai Ghost Like quite a few cartoon characters, Scooby-Doo and his pals seem to have discovered the secret of eternal life. In this and other picture book adaptations, ghosts and zombies add excitement and suspense. For more spooky Scooby fun, check out Scooby-Doo! And The Fairground Phantom and Scooby-Doo! And The Zombie's Treasure.
	Preller, James The Case of the Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost Illustrated by Jamie Smith Part of another popular series for young readers, this title features boy detective Jigsaw Jones in search of a ghost that's haunting his school.
	Rocklin, Joanne This Book is Haunted Illustrated by JoAnn Adinolfi The ghost who narrates this easy reader keeps things light in this not-too-spooky story collection
	Root, Phyllis Who Said Boo? Illustrated by Ana Martin Larranaga Flaps to lift and sturdy board pages make this a perfect treat for the youngest listeners.

Older readers

	Allison, Jennifer Gilda Joyce: The Ladies of the Lake Continuing the adventures begun in Gilda Joyce: Psychic Investigator, this novel will appeal to readers willing to suspend their disbelief - and to root for a most unusual heroine.
	Delaney, Joseph Revenge of the Witch Illustrations by Patrick Arrasmith A spooky import from Great Britain, this begins young Tom's adventures as apprentice to the man who provides protection from "ghouls, boggarts and all manner of wicked beasties." For more of Tom's story, pick up book two, Curse of the Bane.
	Funke, Cornelia Ghosthunters and the Gruesome Invincible Lightning Ghost! Hetty Hyssop and her assistant ghosthunters travel to a seaside hotel to investigate the appearance of one of the most dangerous ghosts in the world. For more adventures of Hetty and her friends check out Ghosthunters and the Incredibly Revolting Ghost.
	Griffin, Adele Witch Twins Claire and Luna are typical ten year old sisters-except for the fact that they are witches, struggling to develop and control their powers. For more about Claire and Luna, look for Witch Twins And Melody Malady, Witch Twins And The Ghost Of Glenn Bly and Witch Twins At Camp Bliss.
	Hahn, Mary Downing Witch Catcher Twelve-year-old Jen is shocked to discover that the unpleasant woman pursuing her father is really a witch - with evil plans that spread far beyond Jen's family.
	Hamilton, Virginia Wee Winnie Witch's Skinny: An Original African American Scare Tale Illustrated by Barry Moser James Lee and Uncle Big Anthony become victims of Wee Winnie Witch, who takes them on a ride up into the sky, but Mama Granny saves them.
	Torrey, Michele The Case of the Graveyard Ghost, and Other Super-Scientific Cases Illustrated by Barbara Johansen Newman. The Doyle and Fossey mysteries mix science with detective work, a winning combination that might inspire readers to carry out a few experiments of their own.
	Vande Velde, Vivian All Hallows' Eve: 13 Stories Author of numerous novels with supernatural subjects, Vande Velde here offers 13 spooky stories, each of which takes place on Halloween.

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