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Seattle Picks: Scary Fiction for Kids

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Seattle Kids Librarians

The Seattle Public Library

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Some silly scary stories, and some REALLY scary (beware!) stories for grades K - 5th. You can find many of these titles in other formats as well such as eBooks or audio books. (Updated September 2020)

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Dead Voices

Dead Voices

by Arden, Katherine

Book - 2019

In a spooky sequel to Small Spaces, friends Ollie, Coco, and Brian are snowed in at the foreboding Mount Hemlock Resort, which once served as an orphanage, and is now haunted. In a spooky sequel to Small Spaces, friends Ollie, Coco, and Brian are snowed in at the foreboding Mount Hemlock Resort, which once served as an orphanage, and is now haunted. Show less

In a spooky sequel to Small Spaces, friends Ollie, Coco, and Brian are snowed in at the foreboding Mount Hemlock Resort, which once served as an orphanage, and is now haunted. In a spooky sequel to Small Spaces, friends Ollie, Coco, and Brian are snowed in at the foreboding Mount Hemlock Resort, which once served as an orphanage, and is now haunted. Show less

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The Forgotten Girl

The Forgotten Girl

by Brown, India Hill

Book - 2019

Eleven year old Iris and her best friend Daniel sneak out one night and stumble upon the abandoned grave of Avery Moore, who died in 1956. They find that ...Show more Eleven year old Iris and her best friend Daniel sneak out one night and stumble upon the abandoned grave of Avery Moore, who died in 1956. They find that Avery's grave is part of an entire segregated black cemetery that has faded from history in their North Carolina town - and that Avery wants Iris to join her forever. Show less

Eleven year old Iris and her best friend Daniel sneak out one night and stumble upon the abandoned grave of Avery Moore, who died in 1956. They find that ...Show more Eleven year old Iris and her best friend Daniel sneak out one night and stumble upon the abandoned grave of Avery Moore, who died in 1956. They find that Avery's grave is part of an entire segregated black cemetery that has faded from history in their North Carolina town - and that Avery wants Iris to join her forever. Show less

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Trace

Trace

by Cummings, Pat

Book - 2019

Trace Carter has moved to Brooklyn to live with his Auntie Lea following the death of his parents in an accident which he mysteriously survived. When Trac...Show more Trace Carter has moved to Brooklyn to live with his Auntie Lea following the death of his parents in an accident which he mysteriously survived. When Trace takes a wrong turn in the New York Public Library, he finds someone else lost in the stacks with him: a ghost who turns out to have ties to his own history. Show less

Trace Carter has moved to Brooklyn to live with his Auntie Lea following the death of his parents in an accident which he mysteriously survived. When Trac...Show more Trace Carter has moved to Brooklyn to live with his Auntie Lea following the death of his parents in an accident which he mysteriously survived. When Trace takes a wrong turn in the New York Public Library, he finds someone else lost in the stacks with him: a ghost who turns out to have ties to his own history. Show less

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Apocalypse Taco

Apocalypse Taco

by Hale, Nathan

Graphic Novel - 2019

On a late-night food run for their mother's high school theater production, middle school students Axl and Ivan, accompanied by high school student Sid, g...Show more On a late-night food run for their mother's high school theater production, middle school students Axl and Ivan, accompanied by high school student Sid, grab some Mexican food from a local drive-thru, only to discover that monsters are copying--and mutating--everything in sight. Show less

On a late-night food run for their mother's high school theater production, middle school students Axl and Ivan, accompanied by high school student Sid, g...Show more On a late-night food run for their mother's high school theater production, middle school students Axl and Ivan, accompanied by high school student Sid, grab some Mexican food from a local drive-thru, only to discover that monsters are copying--and mutating--everything in sight. Show less

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Scary Stories for Young Foxes

Scary Stories for Young Foxes

by Heidicker, Christian McKay

Book - 2019

An ancient fox storyteller presents a collection of interconnected tales to seven intrepid fox kits about the harrowing journeys of Mia and Uly, two young foxes who encounter disease, humans, predators, hunger, separation, and loss. An ancient fox storyteller presents a collection of interconnected tales to seven intrepid fox kits about the harrowing journeys of Mia and Uly, two young foxes who encounter disease, humans, predators, hunger, separation, and loss. Show less

An ancient fox storyteller presents a collection of interconnected tales to seven intrepid fox kits about the harrowing journeys of Mia and Uly, two young foxes who encounter disease, humans, predators, hunger, separation, and loss. An ancient fox storyteller presents a collection of interconnected tales to seven intrepid fox kits about the harrowing journeys of Mia and Uly, two young foxes who encounter disease, humans, predators, hunger, separation, and loss. Show less

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Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut

by Jones, Kelly

Book - 2019

HD Schenk’s plan for the summer is to build his own computer and enter it in the county fair; then he encounters the ghost of his great-great-grandmother ...Show more HD Schenk’s plan for the summer is to build his own computer and enter it in the county fair; then he encounters the ghost of his great-great-grandmother haunting a dusty old pickling crock and she has a plan, too: she wants HD to make her famous recipe for sauerkraut and enter it in the county fair so that she can be declared the pickle queen! Show less

HD Schenk’s plan for the summer is to build his own computer and enter it in the county fair; then he encounters the ghost of his great-great-grandmother ...Show more HD Schenk’s plan for the summer is to build his own computer and enter it in the county fair; then he encounters the ghost of his great-great-grandmother haunting a dusty old pickling crock and she has a plan, too: she wants HD to make her famous recipe for sauerkraut and enter it in the county fair so that she can be declared the pickle queen! Show less

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Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts

Atlas of Monsters and Ghosts

by Magrin, Federica

Map - 2019

Join famous monster hunter Van Helsing on a trip around the globe to find haunted castles, restless spirits, terrifying dragons, wicked witches, and more. Join famous monster hunter Van Helsing on a trip around the globe to find haunted castles, restless spirits, terrifying dragons, wicked witches, and more. Show less

Join famous monster hunter Van Helsing on a trip around the globe to find haunted castles, restless spirits, terrifying dragons, wicked witches, and more. Join famous monster hunter Van Helsing on a trip around the globe to find haunted castles, restless spirits, terrifying dragons, wicked witches, and more. Show less

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Rules of the House

Rules of the House

by Barnett, Mac

Book - 2016

Ian likes rules while his older sister Jenny does not. The vacation house in the woods where the family is spending the summer comes with some very simple...Show more Ian likes rules while his older sister Jenny does not. The vacation house in the woods where the family is spending the summer comes with some very simple rules that should not be hard to follow, so what happens when Jenny ignores the rules and OPENS THE RED DOOR? Show less

Ian likes rules while his older sister Jenny does not. The vacation house in the woods where the family is spending the summer comes with some very simple...Show more Ian likes rules while his older sister Jenny does not. The vacation house in the woods where the family is spending the summer comes with some very simple rules that should not be hard to follow, so what happens when Jenny ignores the rules and OPENS THE RED DOOR? Show less

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A Small Zombie Problem

A Small Zombie Problem

by Campbell, K. G.

Book - 2019

August DuPont has lived his whole eleven years in his family's crumbling mansion with his Aunt Hydrangea; when he finally gets a chance to explore the real world he meets an undead girl in a cemetery who refuses to leave his side. August DuPont has lived his whole eleven years in his family's crumbling mansion with his Aunt Hydrangea; when he finally gets a chance to explore the real world he meets an undead girl in a cemetery who refuses to leave his side. Show less

August DuPont has lived his whole eleven years in his family's crumbling mansion with his Aunt Hydrangea; when he finally gets a chance to explore the real world he meets an undead girl in a cemetery who refuses to leave his side. August DuPont has lived his whole eleven years in his family's crumbling mansion with his Aunt Hydrangea; when he finally gets a chance to explore the real world he meets an undead girl in a cemetery who refuses to leave his side. Show less

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Don't Read This Book Before Bed!

Don't Read This Book Before Bed!

Thrills, Chills, and Hauntingly True Stories

by Claybourne, Anna

Book - 2017

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The Pepper Party Is Completely Cursed

The Pepper Party Is Completely Cursed

by Cooper, Jay

Book - 2019

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Disney Scary Storybook Collection

Disney Scary Storybook Collection

Book - 2017

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The Haunting

The Haunting

by Duga, Lindsey

Book - 2020

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Watch Hollow

Watch Hollow

by Funaro, Gregory

Book - 2019

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Elizabeth Webster and the Court of Uncommon Pleas

Elizabeth Webster and the Court of Uncommon Pleas

by Lashner, William

Book - 2019

When popular classmate Henry asks Elizabeth for help she discovers that her estranged father and grandfather own the secret family law firm Webster & ...Show more When popular classmate Henry asks Elizabeth for help she discovers that her estranged father and grandfather own the secret family law firm Webster & Son, Attorneys for the Damned, and it is up to her to find out the truth about the death of Henry's ghost. Show less

When popular classmate Henry asks Elizabeth for help she discovers that her estranged father and grandfather own the secret family law firm Webster & ...Show more When popular classmate Henry asks Elizabeth for help she discovers that her estranged father and grandfather own the secret family law firm Webster & Son, Attorneys for the Damned, and it is up to her to find out the truth about the death of Henry's ghost. Show less

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Moldilocks and the Three Scares

Moldilocks and the Three Scares

A Zombie Tale

by Lynne Marie

Book - 2019

Papa Scare (a monster), Mama Scare (a mummy), and Baby Scare (a vampire) live in a haunted house. One night, they go out for a walk to let their soup cool...Show more Papa Scare (a monster), Mama Scare (a mummy), and Baby Scare (a vampire) live in a haunted house. One night, they go out for a walk to let their soup cool and while they're away, in walks the zombie Moldilocks, looking for food, a chair, and a bed that's just right! Show less

Papa Scare (a monster), Mama Scare (a mummy), and Baby Scare (a vampire) live in a haunted house. One night, they go out for a walk to let their soup cool...Show more Papa Scare (a monster), Mama Scare (a mummy), and Baby Scare (a vampire) live in a haunted house. One night, they go out for a walk to let their soup cool and while they're away, in walks the zombie Moldilocks, looking for food, a chair, and a bed that's just right! Show less

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The Ghost in Apartment 2R

The Ghost in Apartment 2R

by Markell, Denis

Book - 2019

Twelve-year-old Danny discovers a ghost in his apartment and, with the help of his friends and family, explores his diverse Brooklyn neighborhood to learn the spirit's origins and bring it to rest. Twelve-year-old Danny discovers a ghost in his apartment and, with the help of his friends and family, explores his diverse Brooklyn neighborhood to learn the spirit's origins and bring it to rest. Show less

Twelve-year-old Danny discovers a ghost in his apartment and, with the help of his friends and family, explores his diverse Brooklyn neighborhood to learn the spirit's origins and bring it to rest. Twelve-year-old Danny discovers a ghost in his apartment and, with the help of his friends and family, explores his diverse Brooklyn neighborhood to learn the spirit's origins and bring it to rest. Show less

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The Scary Library Shusher

The Scary Library Shusher

by Miedoso, Andres

Book - 2018

Desmond and Andres go to the Kersville Library for a school assignment and encounter a ghost who insists they be quiet! Desmond and Andres go to the Kersville Library for a school assignment and encounter a ghost who insists they be quiet! Show less

Desmond and Andres go to the Kersville Library for a school assignment and encounter a ghost who insists they be quiet! Desmond and Andres go to the Kersville Library for a school assignment and encounter a ghost who insists they be quiet! Show less

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The Ghost Collector

The Ghost Collector

by Mills, Allison

Book - 2019

Sixth grader Shelly and her grandmother collect ghosts and help them pass over into the afterlife. It is important and satisfying work, but then Shelly’s ...Show more Sixth grader Shelly and her grandmother collect ghosts and help them pass over into the afterlife. It is important and satisfying work, but then Shelly’s mother dies suddenly in a car accident and can't be found. Shelly and her grandmother's Cree identity and Cree lore ground this haunting story. Show less

Sixth grader Shelly and her grandmother collect ghosts and help them pass over into the afterlife. It is important and satisfying work, but then Shelly’s ...Show more Sixth grader Shelly and her grandmother collect ghosts and help them pass over into the afterlife. It is important and satisfying work, but then Shelly’s mother dies suddenly in a car accident and can't be found. Shelly and her grandmother's Cree identity and Cree lore ground this haunting story. Show less

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Dugout

Dugout

The Zombie Steals Home

by Morse, Scott

Graphic Novel - 2019

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Isadora Moon Goes on A Field Trip

Isadora Moon Goes on A Field Trip

by Muncaster, Harriet

Book - 2019

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Creepy Pair of Underwear!

Creepy Pair of Underwear!

by Reynolds, Aaron

Book - 2017

Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore and he’s certainly not afraid of something as silly as underwear, even if it does glow in the dark, a ghoulish, greenish, creepy glow… Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore and he’s certainly not afraid of something as silly as underwear, even if it does glow in the dark, a ghoulish, greenish, creepy glow… Show less

Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore and he’s certainly not afraid of something as silly as underwear, even if it does glow in the dark, a ghoulish, greenish, creepy glow… Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore and he’s certainly not afraid of something as silly as underwear, even if it does glow in the dark, a ghoulish, greenish, creepy glow… Show less

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

by Rekulak, Jason

Book - 2018

When eight-year-old Buffy Summers hears odd noises coming from her bedroom closet, she asks her best friends to help investigate. When eight-year-old Buffy Summers hears odd noises coming from her bedroom closet, she asks her best friends to help investigate. Show less

When eight-year-old Buffy Summers hears odd noises coming from her bedroom closet, she asks her best friends to help investigate. When eight-year-old Buffy Summers hears odd noises coming from her bedroom closet, she asks her best friends to help investigate. Show less

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In A Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories

In A Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories

by Schwartz, Alvin

Book - 2017

Newly re-illustrated, this classic book is full of spooky stories for beginning readers who love a good scare. Newly re-illustrated, this classic book is full of spooky stories for beginning readers who love a good scare. Show less

Newly re-illustrated, this classic book is full of spooky stories for beginning readers who love a good scare. Newly re-illustrated, this classic book is full of spooky stories for beginning readers who love a good scare. Show less

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Scream and Scream Again!

Scream and Scream Again!

Spooky Stories From Mystery Writers of America

Book - 2018

This horror-mystery anthology features 20 never-before-published short stories from members of the Mystery Writers of America, including Chris Grabenstein, Heather Graham, and R.L. Stine. Each story must begin and end with a scream! This horror-mystery anthology features 20 never-before-published short stories from members of the Mystery Writers of America, including Chris Grabenstein, Heather Graham, and R.L. Stine. Each story must begin and end with a scream! Show less

This horror-mystery anthology features 20 never-before-published short stories from members of the Mystery Writers of America, including Chris Grabenstein, Heather Graham, and R.L. Stine. Each story must begin and end with a scream! This horror-mystery anthology features 20 never-before-published short stories from members of the Mystery Writers of America, including Chris Grabenstein, Heather Graham, and R.L. Stine. Each story must begin and end with a scream! Show less

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