Kids: Spooky stories

If you like reading something spooky and are after a book that may contain ghosts, horror, the supernatural, aliens, or just something a bit scary then there'll be something for you in this list!

Updated July 28, 2025
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Wellington City Libraries Children's team at Wellington City Libraries
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The witches
Dahl, Roald.
Paper Book
A book about 'real witches' - the ones that absolutely loathe children and are always plotting to get rid of them.
The haunting
Mahy, Margaret.
Paper Book
After a shy and rather withdrawn eight-year-old begins receiving frightening supernatural images and messages, he learns about a family legacy which coul be considered a curse or a rare gift.
Ghosts
Telgemeier, Raina
Paper Book
From Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile, Drama, and Sisters!Catrina and her family are moving to the coast of Northern California because her little sister, Maya, is sick. Cat isn't happy about...

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