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. 

Books by ally

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

Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave
Coming Fall 2025 (Delacorte Press)

Down Came the Spiders
Coming Fall 2025 (Scholastic)

Creeping soon...

Book of Outcasts (Wednesday) Coming Spring 2025 (Random House Children's Books)