Library Adventures: Spooky

Library Adventures is a free, year-round reading for pleasure programme for children aged 4-11

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Updated September 30, 2025
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Library Adventures: Spooky

Library Adventures is a free, year-round reading for pleasure programme for children aged 4-11

Imagined by children, created by Kirklees Libraries.

Read more about Library Adventures at: Library Adventures with Kirklees Libraries

Select 'Check Availability' next to the titles below to see the print books on our online catalogue.


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The haunting of Luna Moon
Bass, Guy
Paper Book
Luna is the only one to mourn the death of her grandfather Old Man Moon - the rest of her family couldn't be happier to see the back of the bad-tempered old miser. But as they celebrate his demise with a giddy jig, Aunt Summer vanishes ... only to reappear as a painting. While Luna is convinced...
The legend of Gap-tooth Jack
Bass, Guy
Paper Book
The third tall-but-true tale in the darkly comic new series SKELETON KEYS from the award-winning duo behind STITCH HEAD. Greetings! My name is Skeleton Keys and these fantabulant fingers of mine can open doors to hidden worlds... Join me for the curious tale of Gap-tooth...
The night of the Nobody
Bass, Guy
Paper Book
The fourth tall-but-true tale in the darkly comic series SKELETON KEYS from the award-winning duo behind STITCH HEAD. Greetings! My name is Skeleton Keys and these fantabulant fingers of mine can open doors to hidden worlds... Join me for the terrifying tale of the Nobody - a...
The unimaginary friend
Bass, Guy
Paper Book
"Greetings! To the imaginary and the unimaginary! To the living, the dead and everyone in between, my name is Keys... Skeleton Keys. And these fantabulant fingers of mine can open doors to hidden worlds and secret places ... doors to the limitless realm of all the imagination." Ben can't...
The wild imaginings of Stanley Strange
Bass, Guy
Paper Book
The fifth tall-but-true tale in the darkly comic series SKELETON KEYS from the award-winning duo behind STITCH HEAD. Greetings! My name is Skeleton Keys and these fantabulant fingers of mine can open doors to hidden worlds... Join me for the puzzling tale of Lucky - an...
Stop those monsters!
Cole, Stephen
Paper Book
The Wizard of Oz meets Monsters Inc in this MONSTROUSLY funny stand-alone story from bestselling author phenomenon, Steve Cole. I'm Bob, a human boy stuck in a land of MONSTERS. I'm trying to get out with the help of three - count them, three - incredible creatures. There's...
Greta and the ghost hunters
Copeland, Sam
Paper Book
Greta Woebegone did not believe in ghosts until the day she was knocked over by a car and almost died. Then everything changed... Now Greta can not only see the spirits that haunt her ancestral home - she can talk to them too, from her grumpy Grandpa Woebegone and Percy the poo...
Poison pages
Dahl, Michael
Paper Book
A young woman finds an odd book on a bus. After reading a few pages, she becomes trapped inside the book itself. A mysterious stranger, known as the Librarian, offers to guide her to safety. But they both must watch out for the pages' poinsoned ink. Readers can discover more about this dark story...
Rats on the page
Dahl, Michael
Paper Book
The world's largest collection of deadly and dangerous books just got better! Our popular series The Library of Doom is back with a new name and longer stories. More drama and adventure await you in these hi/low novels. Return to the Library of Doom, where the librarian's exploits merge heart...
The Sea of Lost Books
Dahl, Michael
Paper Book
The world's largest collection of deadly and dangerous books just got better! Our popular series The Library of Doom is back with a new name and longer stories. More drama and adventure await you in these hi/low novels. Return to the Library of Doom, where the librarian's exploits merge heart...
Things that go bump
Foxfield, Kathryn
Paper Book
  A wildly entertaining, page-turning, enjoyably scary story for fans of Goosebumps, Gremlins,and Night at the Museum. When Olive and some of her year 6 friends find themselves locked overnight inside Flatpack - a new IKEA-style superstore - they quickly realise that...
The graveyard book
Gaiman, Neil
Paper Book
Discover the bewitching, classic children's novel The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, featuring spellbinding illustrations from Chris RiddellWINNER of the 2010 CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL and the 2009 JOHN NEWBERY MEDAL. ONE OF BBC'S HUNDRED GREATEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF ALL TIME...
It's too scary!
Guillain, Adam
Paper Book
Book Band: Turquoise (Ideal for ages 6+) An appealing adventure story, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. From Hook a Duck and dodgem cars to teapot rides and roller coasters, there's lots of fun to be had at the...
The worlds we leave behind
Harrold, A. F.
Paper Book
An extraordinary story about friendship and betrayal. Of revenge and retribution but also redemption. Perfect for 11+ readers who enjoy Stranger Things. Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration in 2023. Hex never meant for the girl to follow him and his...
The whispering walls
Hickes, Phil
Paper Book
"Genuinely chilling... Kids are going to absolutely love it." Jennifer Killick, author of Dread Wood"Boarding school and spookiness - Malory Towers gone rogue!" Lesley Parr, author of When the War Came HomeWelcome to Shadowhall Academy, where spirits haunt the school halls. A brilliantly spooky new...
The bewitching of Aveline Jones
Hickes, Phil; Robinson, Keith
Paper Book
The second in a deliciously spine-tingling, spooky series. Turn on your torches and join Aveline Jones!Aveline is thrilled when she discovers that the holiday cottage her mum has rented for the summer is beside a stone circle. Thousands of years old, the local villagers refer to the...
The vanishing of Aveline Jones
Hickes, Phil; Robinson, Keith
Paper Book
The third thrilling, chilling mystery in this frightfully spooky series. Turn on your torches and join Aveline Jones!Aveline is determined to discover the truth behind her uncle's mysterious disappearance when she travels to his home with Mum and Aunt Lilian. After years of hoping...
Deadly deep
Killick, Jennifer
Paper Book
The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spookyCrater Lake. Perfect for 9+ fans of R.L.Stine's Goosebumps and Stranger Things! It's summer term and time for a school trip with a difference! Year 8 are on a boat off the coast of France, learning...
Flock horror
Killick, Jennifer
Paper Book
The brand new must-read middle-grade novel from the author of super-spooky Crater Lake. Perfect for fans of R.L.Stine's Goosebumps. Angelo and his friends know that together they can handle any pretty much anything - including giant mutant spiders or snake-like parasites that...
First prize for the worst witch
Murphy, Jill
Paper Book
"I am a hopeless case - everything I do always does go wrong in the end." Mildred Hubble may be the worst witch at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, but she's the best friend you'll ever have. ----- Summer term has...
The worst witch
Murphy, Jill
Paper Book
Catch up on Mildred Hubble's magical adventures at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches with these reissued editions featuring energetic new covers. Mildred Hubble is starting her first year at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches -- and making a mess of it! She can't ride her...
The worst witch all at sea
Murphy, Jill
Paper Book
When Mildred goes with her class to the seaside she decides to take Tabby, her cat, along for the outing. But keeping Tabby out of the sight of Miss Hardbroom leads from one disaster to another.
The worst witch strikes again
Murphy, Jill
Paper Book
"I wonder," said Miss Cackle, "if there is any hope for you in this Academy, Mildred." Summer term at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches has just begun and disaster-prone Mildred Hubble is in deep trouble again - all because of the new girl, Enid Nightshade, who isn't nearly as placid as she looks.
Ghostlight
Oppel, Kenneth
Paper Book
Rebecca Strand was just sixteen when she and her father fell to their deaths from the top of the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse in 1839. Just how they fell--or were they pushed?--remains a mystery. And their ghosts haunt the lighthouse to this day ... Gabe tells this story...
Anisha, Accidental Detective: Fright Night
Patel, Serena
Paper Book
BOO! It's Halloween, and the school is having a spooky school disco to celebrate. But who, or what, is haunting the school hallways? There's a spooky mystery at school, in the sixth hilarious case in the award-winning Anisha, Accidental Detective series!It's Halloween and everyone is...
Attack of the Meteor Monsters
Priestley, Chris
Paper Book
Discover the weird and wonderful world of Maudlin Towers - brilliantly written and illustrated throughout by Chris Priestley in this striking and funny package. Mildew and Sponge don't think much of Maudlin Towers, the blackened, gloom-laden, gargoyle-infested monstrosity that...
Curse of the werewolf boy
Priestley, Chris
Paper Book
'We shall be detectives, Sponge!' exclaimed Mildew. 'We shall solve the Mystery of the School Spoon!' Mildew and Sponge don't think much of Maudlin Towers, the blackened, gloom-laden, gargoyle-infested monstrosity that is their school. But when somebody steals the...
The Headless Ghost
Rashford, Marcus.
Paper Book
Can Marcus and the Breakfast Club Investigators solve the mystery of the headless ghost haunting their school play? Join Marcus and friends in The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Headless Ghost, the fifth exciting book in the series by England International footballer and...
The beast beyond the fence
Rashford, Marcus; Falase-Koya, Alex; Kissi, Marta
Paper Book
Dive into an exciting and mysterious adventure full of fun-filled friendships, fantastical creatures and incredible investigations by Marcus Rashford. There's something fishy going on at school... When twelve-year-old Marcus kicks his favourite soccer ball over the...
The ghoul in the school
Rashford, Marcus; Falase-Koya, Alex; Kissi, Marta
Paper Book
Marcus and the Breakfast Club Investigators are back in the follow-up to The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Beast Beyond the Fence. Highly illustrated and perfect for reluctant readers, this is a big adventure packed full of humour and heart. The Breakfast Club...
Goth Girl and the fete worse than death
Riddell, Chris
Paper Book
Packed full of beautiful black-and-white illustrations, Goth Girl and the Fete Worse Than Death is the second in this ghostly, funny series from the Costa Award winner Chris Riddell. Preparations for the Ghastly-Gorm Garden Party and bake-off are under way. Celebrity...
Goth Girl and the ghost of a mouse
Riddell, Chris
Paper Book
Full of adventure and humour, Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse is the beautifully illustrated winner of the Costa Award - presented here in a gorgeous hardcover. From Chris Riddell, author of the Ottoline series, it is perfect for fans of Howl's Moving Castle and Netflix's...
Goth Girl and the sinister symphony
Riddell, Chris
Paper Book
There are musical goings-on and a mystery for Ada to solve in Goth Girl and the Sinister Symphony, the fourth beautifully illustrated adventure in the series from Chris Riddell, 2015-2017 Children's Laureate and author of the Ottoline books. Lord Goth is throwing a...
Goth Girl and the wuthering fright
Riddell, Chris
Paper Book
The third beautifully illustrated book in the series, Goth Girl and the Fete Worse Than Death is a funny, spooky adventure from the Costa Award-winning author of the Ottoline books, Chris Riddell. People are flocking to Ghastly-Gorm Hall from far and wide to compete in...
Attack of the Jack!
Stine, R. L.
Paper Book
Goosebumps now on Disney+!Devin and his sister Violet are visiting their Uncle Jack for the summer. He lives in an old house by the seashore. Jack was a sailor and he has collected strange and fascinating items from the sea. Exploring a back room, Devin and Violet discover a locked trunk. A...
Escape from HorrorLand
Stine, R. L.
Paper Book
Goosebumps now on Disney+!Lizzie and Luke have uncovered secret information about the freaky amusement park. Lizzie wants to help the others, but since the twins don't trust her, they're all in a deadlock. Did someone say DEAD? A trip through the hall of Mirrors lets the kids escape...
The headless ghost
Stine, R. L.
Paper Book
They've got a real head start... Everyone knows about Hill House. It's the biggest tourist attraction in town. That's because it's haunted. Haunted by the ghost of a thirteen-year-old boy. A boy with no head! Duane and Stephanie love Hill House. It's dark. And creepy. And totally scary. Still, they...
How I met my monster
Stine, R. L.
Paper Book
  From the series that has been spooking children for decades! Noah Bienstock can't help being so shy and nervous; he's always been like that. His best friend, Lissa Gardener, lives in the same building, but aside from her, Noah isn't very popular. So when he...
Slappy birthday to you
Stine, R. L.
Paper Book
Goosebumps now on Disney+!The evil dummy comes to life to tell his own twisted tales and scary stories!It's bad enough Ian Barker has to spend his twelfth birthday with his sister and their two annoying cousins. The four of them can't ever hang out without getting into trouble. Vinnie and...
Bride of the living dummy
Stine, R. L.
Paper Book
Goosebumps now on Disney+!IT'S A MATCH MADE IN HORROR!When Slappy, the world's most evil ventriloquist dummy, shows up after being abandoned by his previous owner, things start to go wrong around the house. But this time Slappy may have met his match. There's another bad doll who loves to...
The haunted mask
Stine, R. L.
Paper Book
A young girl buys the most frighteningly life-like Halloween mask ever--only to discover that she can't take it off.
Please do not feed the weirdo
Stine, R. L.
Paper Book
Goosebumps now on Disney+!Robby and his sister Karla beg their parents to take them to a big carnival that has opened on the other side of town. When they arrive, the two kids are delighted by the rides, the sideshow, the interesting displays, and the great food booths. They wander away from...
Gargantis
Taylor, Thomas
Paper Book
In the second fantasy set in Eerie-on-Sea, Herbert and Violet team up to solve the mystery of Gargantis -- an ancient creature of the deep with the power to create life-threatening storms. There's a storm brewing over Eerie-on-Sea, and the fisherfolk say a monster is the cause....
We're Going on a Ghost Hunt : A Lift-The-Flap Adventure
Zamazing, Cherie
Paper Book
THE BUNNY ADVENTURES: OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD! ______________ THE BUNNY ADVENTURES: DISCOVER THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! ______________ Hop into Halloween with the Bunny Adventures! We're going on...
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