Library Adventures: Spooky

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Updated September 30, 2025
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Leo : a ghost story
Barnett, Mac
Paper Book
A New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2015 You would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are...
The book that ate my brother
Dahl, Michael
Paper Book
Jack writes a letter to the Librarian because he needs help. His brother has been eaten by a book!
Poison Pages - Express Edition
Dahl, Michael
Paper Book
A young woman finds a bizarre book on a crowded bus.  After reading a few pages, she becomes trapped inside the book itself.  The pages spread out like an endless plain.  A mysterious stranger known only as the Librarian offers to guide her to safety.  But even he is vulnerable...
Rats on the page
Dahl, Michael
Paper Book
A mysterious picture book turns children into hungry rat creatures. The rats travel through the sewers of the Library of Doom and begin to devour the library's most precious treasures.
The Sea of Lost Books
Dahl, Michael
Paper Book
The underwater library has been attacked. The Librarian will have to retrieve all of the lost books.
The Graveyard Book
Gaiman, Neil; Riddell, Chris
Paper Book
The original hardcover edition of a perennial favorite, The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, which has sold more than one million copies and is the only novel to win both the Newbery Medal and the Carnegie Medal.  Bod is an unusual boy who inhabits an unusual place--he's the only living...
The worlds we leave behind
Harrold, A.F
Paper Book
A Booklist Editor's Choice Title for 2023 From acclaimed author and illustrator pair A.F. Harrold and Levi Pinfold comes another powerful and poignant story about friendship, betrayal, and redemption. Hex doesn't know why he does the things he does...
Granny
Horowitz, Anthony
Paper Book
Twelve-year-old Joe Warden isn't happy. Sure, he's rich, but his parents don't care about him. His grandmother should make everything better, except that Joe's granny is a nightmare. She's not just physically repulsive, she's horribly mean. Everyone thinks she's just a dotty old woman, but Joe...
First prize for the worst witch
Murphy, Jill
Paper Book
Mildred the accident-prone witch sets her sights on winning the school's top honor (and helping circus animals in need) in the charming finale of the popular series. As seen on Netflix! Mildred Hubble returns to Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches with a big dream: to be chosen as...
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
Catch up on Mildred Hubble's magical adventures at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches with these reissued editions featuring energetic new covers. Mildred's beloved tabby cat has been deemed "unsuitable" for a witch, and is relegated to the kitchens to be a mouser. But when her...
The worst witch strikes again
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 is back in trouble thanks to the new girl, Enid Nightshade, who isn’t as well behaved as she appears. The...
Ghostlight
Oppel, Kenneth
Paper Book
One teen's summer job scaring tourists with ghost stories takes a terrifying turn when he accidentally summons the spirit of a dead girl--and she has demands. . . .   The award-winning author of Airborn delivers a roller-coaster ride of a story about the wakeful and...
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...
Treasure of the golden skull
Priestley, Chris
Paper Book
Mildew and Sponge don't think much of Maudlin Towers, the blackened, gloom-laden, gargoyle-infested monstrosity that is their school. But when they are told the school might close, our heroes realize being apart and somewhere else could be even worse! What starts out as a secret hunt...
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
Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Ada Goth and friends as they solve a musical mystery in the fourth book of Chris Riddell's award-winning Goth Girl series. Lord Goth is throwing a music festival at Ghastly-Gorm Hall, with performances from the finest composers in the...
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
The evil dummy comes to life to tell his own twisted tales and scary stories! 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,...
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
How I met my monster
Stine, R. L.
Paper Book
Goosebumps now on Disney+!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 learns that the new student in his class is also his neighbor, Noah's...
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
An evil doll is on the loose and Slappy had better watch out. She's a bride that could make his worst nightmares comes true!
The haunted mask 2
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.
The Haunter
Stine, R.L.
Paper Book
The infamous, Most Wanted Goosebumps characters are out on the loose and after you. Just in time for Halloween, a super special edition!Sammy Baker is a quiet kid who wishes he wasn't so shy and timid. He is frightened but eager to prove he can be brave. On Halloween night, he follows his friends to...
Please do not feed the weirdo
Stine, R.L.
Paper Book
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 their parents and find themselves...
The Monster in the Lake
Stowell, Louie.
Paper Book
When wild magic starts causing trouble at the park, wizard Kit and her friends investigate--and find themselves on another journey to save the world. A lively and witty sequel to The Dragon in the Library. Kit may be the youngest wizard ever, but she sure doesn't feel like...
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
Mumford, Martha
Paper Book
It's time to hop into Halloween with the Bunny Adventures. Join the fun as four little bunnies set off on an exciting and spooky lift-the-flap adventure! We're going on a ghost hunt! Come and join the fun! Can you find them all? Yes! Run, run, run!<...

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