Grab a flashlight and get ready to scare yourself silly with these frightening tales. Cryptids, creatures, ghosts, and more–there’s something for every young horror fan among the pages of these books.
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The legend of Bigfoot gets a bone-chilling update in this scary story about a young girl and her scout troop who are willing to brave the woods to find her missing friend when no one else will. Perfect for fans of Daka Hermon and Claribel A. Ortega!
PURCHASE BOOK
It Came from the Trees
Ages 10 and up (Delacorte Press)
BEHIND THE SCENES
Nevermore Academy is home to Outcasts of all kinds, from the colorful werewolf Enid Sinclair to the persuasive and beautiful siren Bianca Barclay. Uncover their mysterious world with fun facts, profiles, talents, and more in this character guide based on the hit show.
PURCHASE BOOK
Book of Outcasts (Wednesday)
Ages 8–12 (Random House Children's Books)
Abandoned in a cemetery and raised in a funeral home, a girl who can see and smell the supernatural must solve the mystery of a priceless heirloom stolen from her family’s business. COMING SEPTEMBER 2025.
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Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave
Ages 10 and up (Delacorte Press)
Arachnophobia meets Five Nights at Freddy's in this middle grade horror novel perfect for fans of K.R. Alexander and Mary Downing Hahn.
COMING DECEMBER 2025
Down Came the Spiders
Ages 8–12 (Scholastic)
