Supernatural

A list of suggested titles for this summer's Reading is an Adventure Challenge: Supernatural. Features picture books and chapter books.

Updated June 24, 2024
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The night gardener /
Auxier, Jonathan.
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller, Jonathan Auxier's The Night Gardener is a Victorian ghost story with shades of Washington Irving and Henry James. More than just a spooky tale, it's also a moral fable about human greed and the power of storytelling.   ...
Middle school bites
Banks, Steven
Paper Book
Tom is desperate to fit in at school, but he's hungry and howling, not to mention half dead. Blame it on the vampire - and the werewolf - and the zombie - in this monstrously funny new series from SpongeBob SquarePants head writer Steven Banks. "Fast! Funny!...
Vlad the rad
Barrager, Brigette, author, illustrator.
Paper Book
NEW from the bestselling illustrator of Uni the Unicorn! A new mythical--and totally rad--character to laugh with and love. Vlad is always getting in trouble at Miss Fussbucket's School for Aspiring Spooks. Unlike the other little vampires, witches, mummies, and ghosts,...
How not to be a vampire slayer
Birchall, Katy
Paper Book
Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets The Witchlings in a hilarious, heartfelt story about a reluctant vampire slayer... and her vampire best friend. Maggie Helsby isn't afraid of much. But one thing that terrifies her is trying to fit in. When she moves to the small town of...
Doll bones /
Black, Holly.
Paper Book
Discover the Newbery Honor winner Doll Bones, from Holly Black, the cocreator of the Spiderwick Chronicles. A Kirkus Reviews Best Book. A School Library Journal Best Book. A Booklist Editor's Choice Books for Youth. A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book. A...
The last kids on Earth /
Brallier, Max.
Paper Book
A Netflix Original series! The first book in the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling series, with over 7 million copies in print! "Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs."--Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 ...
The ride that was really haunted
Brezenoff, Steven.
Ebook
The trip to the amusement park should be fun. But when Samantha "Sam" Archer and her friends try out the haunted house ride, things go terribly wrong!
The zombie who visited New Orleans /
Brezenoff, Steven.
Ebook
On a class trip to New Orleans, Catalina Cat Duran and her friends find themselves in the middle of a voodoo mystery.
The school is alive! /
Chabert, Jack.
Paper Book
Eerie Elementary is one scary school!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence...
The wandering hour
Clark, Zack Loran
Paper Book
What if your favorite scary story was real? With eerie illustrations and chilling creepypasta interstitials, The Doomsday Archives: The Wandering Hour by Zack Loran Clark and Nick Eliopulos is the first in a deliciously creepy series, perfect for readers of...
Boy dumplings
Compestine, Ying Chang.
Ebook
A hungry ghost in old Beijing meets his match in a crafty boy. The bilingual Chinese translation is ideal for language schools and immersion programs. Recipe for a Delicious Story:1. Begin with one hungry ghost. 2. Add a tasty looking boy. 3. Mix them...
Valentina Salazar is not a monster hunter /
COordova, Zoraida.
Paper Book
"Monsters, mayhem, and a little family magic will have readers rooting for Valentina!" -- Kwame Mbalia, New York Times bestselling author It takes a special person to end up in detention on the last day of school. It takes a REALLY special person to accidentally burn down the...
Rise of the balloon goons
Cummings, Troy.
Paper Book
Monsters + Humor + Fun = THE NOTEBOOK OF DOOM!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading...
Vampenguin
Cummins, Lucy Ruth
Paper Book
From the critically acclaimed author and illustrator of A Hungry Lion and Stumpkin comes a charming, wryly humorous story of adventure, mistaken identity, and a vampire family's day at the zoo. On a Saturday morning, baby Dracula visits the zoo with his family,...
Zombie in love
DiPucchio, Kelly S.
Paper Book
Mortimer is looking for love. And he's looking everywhere! He's worked out at the gym (if only his arm wouldn't keep falling off). He's tried ballroom dancing lessons (but the ladies found him to be a bit stiff). He's even been on stalemate.com. How's a guy supposed to find a ghoul? When it seems...
Zombie in love 2+1
DiPucchio, Kelly S.
Paper Book
Mommy, Daddy, and a new baby makes three! A heartwarming--and hair-raising--tale of undead parenting from the bestselling author and illustrator of Zombie in Love, which Kirkus Reviews called "clever and delightfully gross." Happily married zombie couple Mortimer...
Attack of the shark-headed zombie /
Doyle, Bill H.,
Ebook
New to the Random House list is author Bill Doyle with a tale of monsters, magic, and mayhem. After Keats and Henry lose their bikes, they need money--fast. So the help-wanted ad at the supermarket seems ideal for them. All they have to do is weed Hallway House's garden, find some...
This is not a werewolf story
Evans, Sandra
Paper Book
A fresh, heartwarming, and fascinating debut that two-time Newbery Honor winner Gary Schmidt calls "a journey that every reader needs to go on." This is the story of Raul, a boy of few words, fewer friends, and almost no family. He is a loner--but he isn't lonely. All week long...
Glory on ice : a vampire hockey story
Fergus, Maureen
Paper Book
After centuries alone in his old castle, Vlad is ready to try something new. When he hears the local hockey team gushing about how they'll crush and destroy their opponents in the next game, he knows he's found the activity for him! Vlad immediately gives the game his all, but he soon realizes that...
A werewolf named Oliver James /
Frith, Nicholas John,
Paper Book
Nicholas John Frith's third picture book is a rich, dramatic visual feast -- and a wickedly funny romp featuring the most endearing little werewolf imaginable.On his way home one moonlit night, a strange thing happens to Oliver James -- he unexpectedly turns into a werewolf! He can't believe it...
Ghosthunters and the muddy monster of doom! /
Funke, Cornelia Caroline.
Audiobook
To earn his Ghosthunting Diploma, Tom's got to nab a deadly Twelfth Messenger. But while on the hunt in the haunted town of Bogpool, Tom stumbles into the mucked-up lair of a mud-loving minotaur who has an entire army of ghosts at his command. Suddenly there's a lot more at stake than Tom's...
Chihuawolf : a tail of mystery and horror
Ganny, Charlee
Ebook
USA Today Bestselling adult author Charlee Ganny's exciting middle grade debut about a little Chihuahua with the heart of a wolf. CHIHUAWOLF is a spine-tingling, funny bone-tickling horror spoof in the vein of BUNNICULA that will have kids howling for more. Meet Paco, a Chihuahua with the...
Dear Mothman
Gow, Robin
Paper Book
Winner, LGBTQ+ Middle Grade Lammy Award (Lambda Literary Award) Robin Gow's acclaimed middle grade novel in verse about a young trans boy dealing with the loss of his friend by writing to his favorite cryptid, Mothman Moving and...
My dog is better than your dog /
Greenwald, Tom.
Paper Book
Jimmy Bishop loves doing 3 things: 1) Laughing at funny dog videos online, 2) watching his favorite show (Stop! Police!) on TV, 3) and reading his favorite vampire book (Fang Goodness) over and over. His self-involved older...
The girl in the locked room :
Hahn, Mary Downing.
Paper Book
Ghost story master Mary Downing Hahn unrolls the suspenseful, spine-chilling yarn of a girl imprisoned for more than a century, the terrifying events that put her there, and a friendship that crosses the boundary between past and present. A family moves into an old, abandoned house. Jules...
Wait till Helen comes :
Hahn, Mary Downing.
Paper Book
Ghost story master Mary Downing Hahn spins a suspenseful yarn about two children who dislike their malicious younger stepsister, Heather--and tensions that escalate when Heather starts talking to a ghost named Helen. In a chilling ghost story that is also an insightful family drama, Molly,...
Monster Camp
Henning, Sarah
Paper Book
Ghost Squad meets Hotel Transylvania in this sweetly spooky fish-out-of-water middle grade "mirthful monster mashup" (Kirkus Reviews) about a human girl who must put on the performance of her life when she realizes what she thought was a LARPing summer camp is full of real...
Bumps in the night /
Howard, Amalie.
Paper Book
The creepy middle grade debut from USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard in which a girl stays with her grandmother in Trinidad for the summer and discovers that she comes from a long line of powerful witches. "Filled with wonder, chills, excitement, and adventure....
Bunnicula :
Howe, Deborah.
Paper Book
Harold, the Monroes' dog, tells of Chester the cat's suspicions that the baby rabbit that one of the Monroe boys finds in the movie theater, takes home, and names Bunnicula is a vampire.
Night of the living ted /
Hutchison, Barry,
Paper Book
This Halloween season discover a new action-comedy series about two kids battling an army of evil teddy bears! What a nightmare! Can they save the day before bedtime? After Lisa-Marie and her big brother, Vernon, visit a Create-A-Ted store, the unexpected happens. ...
A good night for shooting zombies
Jacobs, Jaco
Paper Book
  Sometimes the end is just the beginning of a new adventure.  
Frankenslime
Keller, Joy
Paper Book
A young slime scientist is surprised when her latest creation comes to life in Frankenslime, a funny and clever picture book twist on Frankenstein. Victoria Franken is a slime scientist. Her experiments lead to amazing slimes. Until, one dark...
The haunted howl
Luper, Eric
Paper Book
Getting lost in a good book has never been this dangerous! Cleo and Evan have a secret. A collection of books so dangerous they are locked up tight. A friend has vanished inside the pages of one of them. It's up to them to find the key that will set her free. ...
Moldilocks and the three scares : a zombie tale
Lynne Marie
Paper Book
A zombie-tastic take on a favorite fairy tale!   "A horror spoof with a big heart: Lorenzo's acrylic and colored pencil cartooning offers a warm glow, and readers will cheer for this undead family that finally feels complete." --Publishers...
Medusa
Marsh, Katherine.
Paper Book
"You won't be able to stop turning pages . . . it is so stinking good!" --Colby Sharp, author of The Creativity Project: An Awesometastic Story Collection From National Book Award finalist Katherine Marsh: Percy Jackson meets Wednesday Addams in this fantastical adventure about...
My zombie hamster /
McCreely, Havelock,
Ebook
A laugh-out-loud funny middle-grade debut with a scary twist, My Zombie Hamster will appeal to readers who like their animal stories mixed with chills. Matt Hunter is looking forward to Christmas--actually, he's looking forward to receiving the latest sword-and-fantasy...
Peanut butter and brains /
McGee, Joe,
Paper Book
Reginald isn't like the other zombies who shuffle through Quirkville, scaring the townspeople and moaning for BRAINSSSSS! The only thing Reginald's stomach rumbles for is sticky peanut butter and sweet jelly. He tries to tell his zombie pals that there's more to life than eating brains, but they...
Map of flames
McMann, Lisa
Paper Book
X-Men meets Spy Kids in this instant New York Times bestseller! Here's the first book in a new middle-grade fantasy/adventure series from the author of The Unwanteds. Fifteen years ago, eight supernatural criminals fled Estero City to make a new life in an...
The haunted house next door /
Miedoso, Andres.
Paper Book
Meet Desmond Cole! A fearless eight-year-old who runs his own ghost patrol, looking for ghosts, monsters, and mischief makers everywhere. Oh, and he just so happens to be my new best friend...and thank goodness! Because I'm afraid of everything. Welcome to Kersville, a town with...
I love my fangs! /
Miller, Kelly Leigh,
Paper Book
Is a vampire still a vampire if his fang is all wobbly? Find out in this funny and endearing spin on the classic first lost tooth story. Young Dracula loves his fangs. They are pointy. They are sharp! They are a cherished family trait. So one day, when a fang...
Camp Sylvania
Murphy, Julie
Paper Book
From Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin', comes a hilarious and creepy middle grade summer camp story that takes a bite out of fat camp and diet culture. Perfect for fans of Spooky Stories and Starfish. Magnolia "Maggie" Hagen is determined to...
Moon madness /
Murphy, Julie,
Paper Book
From Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin', and acclaimed coauthor Crystal Maldonado comes the sequel to the hilarious and creepy middle grade summer-camp story--this time featuring werewolves! Last year, Maggie and Nora didn't exactly get the...
The supernatural society /
Ogle, Rex.
Paper Book
"Monsters have never been so much fun." -Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author of the Spy School series "Frightening and fun!" -Neil Patrick Harris, New York Times bestselling author of The Magic Misfits Readers will be scared silly in...
Ghosts :
Osborne, Mary Pope.
Paper Book
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in...
Vampirina in the snow /
Pace, Anne Marie.
Paper Book
In this chillingly fun addition to the Vampirina Ballerina series, Vampirina and her friends celebrate a snow day! Read the books that inspired the hit Disney Junior series! Get ready for a monster storm! Vampirina and her clan are determined to suck as much fun as they can from...
The monster mac and cheese party
Parr, Todd
Paper Book
Through his signature illustrations that explode with fun and flavor, New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr invites everyone to the funkiest, most unforgettable potluck on the block. We all know kids love macaroni and cheese. But...
Home sweet horror
Preller, James.
Paper Book
Welcome. Have a seat. Let us tell you a story. But be warned.Home Sweet Horror isn't just any tale. This is aScary Tale. Meet Liam Finn, who's just moved into a new home with his father and sister. But this old house that seems empty, isn't . . . Bloody Mary is here. Called...
Curse of the werewolf boy
Priestley, Chris
Paper Book
For fans of Lemony Snicket, Neil Gaiman, and Nightmares! comes a funny and deliciously creepy, action-packed adventure by acclaimed author Chris Priestley. Mildew and Sponge don't think much of Maudlin Towers, the blackened, gloom-laden, gargoyle-infested monstrosity...
From sunset till sunrise
Rosen, Jonathan
Paper Book
Devin Dexter and his cousin Tommy just saved the city of Gravesend from the menace of magical, malicious Cuddle Bunnies brought to life by the warlock, Herb. But there's no rest for the wicked, as a new mysterious neighbor moves in across the street. At night. With a coffin. Tommy immediately jumps...
Rayleigh Mann in the company of monsters
Smart, Ciannon
Paper Book
"A dangerously good time!" --Kwame Mbalia, #1 New York Times bestselling author "This enchanting world will grab hold and never let go. Triumphant!" --Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Marvellers  Enter the world of Below London,...
Monster blood for breakfast! /
Stine, R. L. (Robert Lawrence),
Paper Book
Fright-master R.L. Stine invites you on an all-new, all-terrifying adventure! When Matt ordered a container of Monster Blood from a weird website, his only intention was to play a harmless practical joke. But the joke's on him--and so is the mysterious green ooze. He's even eaten some of it! As if...
Slappy, beware! /
Stine, R. L. (Robert Lawrence),
Paper Book
The untold true story of Slappy in a terrifying new special edition!This is Slappy's world-- you only scream in it! But where did he come from? And can he ever be destroyed? Slappy the ventriloquist's dummy has only one mission in his tiny, deranged mind: do evil every day, all day. His creator,...
Goblin Monday /
Stine, R. L.,
Paper Book
Goosebumps now on Disney+! Mario is spending winter break with his neighbors, Todd and Jewel, on their family vacation to Vermont. He is excited to see snow for the first time and meet his friend's beloved grandparents. But Todd and Jewel's grandparents turn out to be a little odd. They...
Zombie, or not to be /
Sullivan, Kyle,
Paper Book
★ 2022 Independent Publisher Book Award Winner ★ 2022 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Finalist Something is rotten in the state of Deadmark, but of course there is: it's filled with zombies. This brainy middle-grade adaptation of Shakespeare...
How I became a ghost :
Tingle, Tim.
Paper Book
A Choctaw boy tells the story of his tribe's removal from its Mississippi homeland, and how its exodus to the American West led him to become a ghost -- one able to help those left behind.
The big hairy secret /
Troupe, Thomas Kingsley.
Ebook
Flo Gardner isn't exactly thrilled when she and her mom move into Corman Towers, a giant apartment building in the middle of the city. To call their new home strange is an understatement. And things only get weirder when she meets Ferdinand, better known as Furry. It doesn't take Flo...
Cattywampus /
Van Otterloo, Ash,
Paper Book
The magical story of a hex that goes haywire, and the power of friendship to set things right!In the town of Howler's Hollow, conjuring magic is strictly off-limits. Only nothing makes Delpha McGill's skin crawl more than rules. So when she finds her family's secret book of hexes, she's...
We're going on a ghost hunt /
Vaughan, Marcia K.
Paper Book
The way is full of spooky surprises, but these little ghost hunters are eager to find their very own ghost, and every brave young explorer in your neighborhood will be eager to join them. Charming and exciting, with just a touch of scary, this ghostly trek fosters independence while...
Dust & Grim
Wendig, Chuck
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! Rival siblings inherit a monstrous family business in this funny and frightening adventure for fans of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and The Graveyard Book. ​ Thirteen-year-old Molly...
Gravebooks /
White, J. A.
Paper Book
Return to the world of Nightbooks . . . if you dare. Dead stories--and dead witches--are back to haunt Alex and Yasmin. To find a happy ending, Alex will have to write it, in this sequel to Nightbooks from acclaimed author J. A. White. Alex thought he was done with witches. But when...
Nightbooks /
White, J. A.
Paper Book
A boy is imprisoned by a witch and must tell her a new scary story each night to stay alive. This thrilling contemporary fantasy from J. A. White, the acclaimed author of the Thickety series, brings to life the magic and craft of storytelling.  Alex's original hair-raising...
Bite risk /
Wills, S. J.
Paper Book
In this thrilling sequel to the middle grade adventure Bite Risk, Sel and his friends face something even bigger, stronger, and deadlier than Rippers when a new foe rises with the moon on Howl Night. When you've already helped cause the end of the world, what's left to be...

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