Horror and Ghosts (YA)

Boo! Everyone loves a good horror read. Here's a selection of some of our favourite horror and ghost stories for teens, including some classics!

Updated June 19, 2024
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Wellington City Libraries Youth team at Wellington City Libraries
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Shadowlands
Brian, Kate
Ebook
Rory Miller had one chance to fight back and she took it. Rory survived and the serial killer who attacked her escaped. Now that the infamous Steven Nell is on the loose, Rory must enter the witness protection with her father and sister, Darcy, leaving their friends and family without so much as a...
Harrow Lake
Ellis, Kat
Paper Book
A must-have thriller that will keep you gripped, keep you guessing, and keep you up all night. "A captivating and creeping mystery full of brilliantly twisting turns and dark secrets. You will race through this chilling, thrilling book." --Holly Jackson, bestselling author of...
Took : a ghost story
Hahn, Mary Downing
Paper Book
Daniel doesn't believe the woods behind his new home are haunted by an evil witch and her terrifying beast. But then his little sister disappears . . . and it's up to him to find her. This chilling graphic-novel version of Mary Downing Hahn's popular page-turner will thrill readers who love...
Even if we break
Nijkamp, Marieke
Ebook
Only you can save mankind
Pratchett, Terry
Ebook
From the pen of Sir Terry Pratchett, beloved and bestselling author of the Discworld fantasy series, comes a reality-bending tale of virtual heroism that will leaves readers breathless from laughter, and suspense.  The alien spaceship is in his sights. His finger is on the Fire button...
Camp Damascus
Tingle, Chuck
Audiobook

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