Children’s / Teenage fiction: Horror and ghost stories
Hachette Children's Group Horror Heights The Slime
Book Synopsis''A great read. Slimey delicious fun from start to finish!'' - Jonathan RossWelcome to Horror Heights: can the children who live here conceal the strange goings on behind closed doors? GOOSEBUMPS for a new generation, by award-winning comedian and CITV presenter, Bec Hill.Connie hasn''t found her talent yet, but at least she has her slime collection - if it''s gooey, she''s got it! She hopes that by adding a few extra ingredients to a simple recipe she will uncover a talent for slime-making, but alas, all she uncovers is a hot, stinky mess which ends up in the bin. It''s shaping up to be another uneventful weekend ... until her failed slime experiment wakes her up the next morning. It''s alive! And can talk! And is named... Big.Big adores Connie and wants to protect her from everything at all times, which is very sweet. At first. But when it gets bigger, grows teeth and threatens to eat her friends and father, can Connie uncover her TRUE Trade ReviewA great read. Slimey delicious fun from start to finish! -- Jonathan RossIf you like your stories, smart, scary and super slimey this is the book for you. -- Ross NobleFunny AND frightening! -- Adam HillsA fantastic romp, full of great characters, lots of laughs and a surprise ending. And it's easy to read. Who could want more? -- Paul Jennings
£7.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Scary Tales To Tell In The Dark
Book SynopsisIt''s Late At Night. The Fire''s Burning Low and Something''s Howling Outside.Now it''s time for a ghost story. But just make sure you''re not on your own...
£11.39
Capstone Global Library Ltd Devils Pass Jeff Allen vs the Time Suck Vampire
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£5.69
Capstone Global Library Ltd Destruction Zone
Book SynopsisDuring a field trip, a school bus takes students on a detour due to road construction. Then another. And another! The bus seems to be driving in circles, as if the streets have become a giant maze. Will the students ever reach their final destination? The addictively creepy SCHOOL BUS OF HORRORS from Michael Dahl, the bestselling author of LIBRARY OF DOOM will keep young readers on the edge of their bus seats until the final stop.
£5.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Shocks
Book SynopsisA thunderstorm rocks a strange-looking bus on its way to school. With each blast of lightning, the bus ripples with shock waves. With each ripple, a boy sees his bus mates split into vibrating twins, then triplets. The bus soon grows more and more crowded, but the boy is in for an even more shocking surprise. Step aboard the addictively creepy SCHOOL BUS OF HORRORS, where the final destination is never expected.
£7.44
Pan Macmillan Verdigris Deep
Book SynopsisIn the tradition of truly fantastic storytelling, Verdigris Deep is a darkly witty, utterly creepy and clever novel by Frances Hardinge, author of The Lie Tree.Verdigris n. a blue-green rust that tarnishes ageing and forgotten copper coins, altering them entirely . . . One evening, Ryan and his friends steal some coins from a well. Soon after, strange things begin to happen. Peculiar marks burn on Ryan's knuckles and light bulbs mysteriously explode. Then the well witch appears, with her fountains for eyes and gargled demands. From now on the children must serve her – and the wishes rotting at the bottom of her well.'Everyone should read Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now' - Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls.Trade Review'Everyone should read Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now.' -- Patrick Ness
£8.54
Portage & Main Press Version Control
Book SynopsisAfter finding out Mihkoreinstated the Reckoner Initiative in Breakdown, Cole and Eva confronted Mihko head-on. But when Eva stumbles across a secret laboratory, she findsher worst nightmares come to life. After a vicious battle with Mihko's newest test subject leaves Cole close to death, Eva is forced to continue their investigation without him. With Brady missing and Cole in recovery, Eva is on her own.What new terrors has Mihko created? Can they be stopped? And can Eva find Brady before it's too late?
£15.29
Oni Press Draculas Brunch Club
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£13.60
Oni Press The Sheets Deluxe Collection
£60.15
Twisted Key Publishing, LLC Cazadores de Aventuras: La Momia Rugiente - Quest
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£14.24
Teacher Created Materials, Inc Welcome to Your Haunted House
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£9.47
Booklocker.com Mysterious Tales of the Unexplained: Volume I
Book SynopsisSinging specters, secret passageways, unsolved clues, abandoned mansions, old photo albums and hidden motives are all found in the four stories making up this unique collection, Mysterious Tales of the Unexplained. A young sleuth solves a mystery surrounding a creepy, community theatre in Break A Leg & Knock 'Em Dead. She then goes on to investigate the apparent suicide of a wealthy factory owner in House up on the Hill. In Picture on the Wall, a mother/daughter restoration team experience ghostly encounters in an old, abandoned mansion. And six young friends go on a mystery weekend at a spooky inn, deciphering clues and exploring the mysterious property, only to find much more going on than they thought.
£16.95
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Saint Junipers Folly
Book SynopsisCemetery Boys meets The Haunting of Bly Manor in this spellbinding queer paranormal romance!"A slow, ominous creep of a book." ?New York Times bestselling author Aiden Thomas, Cemetery Boys and The Sunbearer TrialsFor Jaime, returning to Saint Juniper means returning to a past he?s spent eight years trying to forget. But every gossip in town already knows his business, so he seeks out solitude into the nearby woods?Saint Juniper?s Folly?and does not return.For Theo, Saint Juniper means being stuck. His senior year is going to be like all the rest, dull and claustrophobic. That is untilhe wanders into the Folly and stumbles on a haunted house with an acerbic yet handsome boy trapped?as in physically trapped?inside.For Taylor, Saint Juniper is a mystery. She struggles to practice the magic her dad banned from the house after her mom, an accomplished witch, suddenly died. Then a wide-eyed teenager barges into her life, rambling about a hauntedhouse and a trapped boy. He needs a witch.The Folly and its ghosts will draw these three teenagers together. But can they each face their demons to forge a bond strong enough to escape the Folly''s shadows?Alex Crespo?s queer haunted house mystery is equal parts spine-tingling thrills, a celebration of found family, and must-read for paranormal romance fans.
£999.99
Ablaze, LLC The Nightcrawlers Vol 1 The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Book SynopsisABLAZE is going back to press on THE NIGHTCRAWLERS Vol 1, this time with a trade paperback edition! This is your chance to get your hands on this all-ages, supernatural adventure!When things go bump in the night, they bump back. If you think aliens replaced your teachers or your neighbor might be a vampire, then there''s only one group to call for help: The Nightcrawlers. The Nightcrawlers take on their first case when a friend from school believes werewolves replaced his parents. They get more than they bargained for when their investigation leads them right in the middle of a confrontation between their caretaker William Jones and a former Nightcrawler out for revenge. This story is about the unlikeliest group of friends coming together to help others...with a spooky twist! An new all-ages supernatural adventure about a group of supernatural kid detectives, by Eisner Award winning writer Marco Lopez and artist on the rise Rachel Distler. For fans of Goosebumps
£9.49
Sourcebooks, Inc The Sacrifice
Book SynopsisAn island oasis turns deadly when a terrifying legend threatens to kill off visitors one by one in this haunting novel from the highly acclaimed author of The Girl from the Well and the Bone Witch trilogy.Pristine beaches, lush greenery, and perfect weather, the island of Kisapmata would be the vacation destination...if not for the curse. The Philippine locals speak of it in hushed voices and refuse to step foot on the island. They know the lives it has claimed. They won't be next.A Hollywood film crew won't be dissuaded. Legend claims a Dreamer god sleeps, waiting to grant unimaginable powers in exchange for eight sacrifices. The producers are determined to document the evidence. And they convince Alon, a local teen, to be their guide.Within minutes of their arrival, a giant sinkhole appears, revealing a giant balete tree with a mummified corpse entwined in its gnarled branches. And the crew start seeing strange visions. Alon knows they are falling victim to the island's curse. If Alon can't convince them to leave, there is no telling who will survive. Or how much the Dreamer god will destroy...Creepy and suspenseful, The Sacrifice is perfect for readers looking for:Spooky, scary books for young adultsHorror novelsGhost story books for teensEast Asian folklorePraise for The Girl from the Well"Solidly scary and well worth the read."-Booklist"Chupeco makes a powerful debut with this unsettling ghost story."-Publishers Weekly, STARRED review
£8.54
Sourcebooks, Inc You Won't Believe Me
Book SynopsisBrace yourself for the unexpected in this chilling novel that will thrill suspense and horror readers alike! Willow can't remember what landed her in captivity, but she'll do anything to survive. For fans of Natasha Preston, Stephen King, and Gillian Flynn.Willow is alone, confined to a bed with restraints. She can't remember how she got there...or how long she's been there.An old lady appears in her room to feed her twice a day. Granny doesn't talk, but Willow can hear thumping from somewhere beyond her door. It's not Granny's shuffling steps. It's too loud to be Granny's cat. Is it someone? Something?Then Granny's cat dies in Willow's room. And Granny follows a few days later. Willow will do anything to survive. But freeing herself from her bed is only the beginning... Because there is someone else in the house. Who is this mysterious teen who calls himself Elijah? And is he the reason she's hostage or the key to her escape?Don't miss these other gripping novels from Cyn Balog:AloneThat NightUnnatural Deeds
£8.54
Sourcebooks Snow Drowned
Book SynopsisJennifer D, Lyle is a graduate of the University of Hartford's English program and in her final semester of MFA study at Western New England University.
£8.54
Annick Press Ltd A House Unsettled
Book Synopsis“Who built this house? Whose money? Whose blood?” Ghosts aren’t the only thing that can haunt a house. Trynne Delaney’s debut novel explores the insidious legacies of violence and oppression—and how Black, queer love and resistance can disrupt them. With her dad’s incarceration, escalating fights with her mom, and an overbearing stepdad she’s not sure she can trust, Asha is desperate for the fresh start promised by a move to the country. Her great aunt Aggie’s crumbling, pest-ridden house isn’t exactly what she had in mind, but the immediate connection she makes with her new neighbor Cole seems like a good sign. Soon, though, Asha’s optimism is shadowed by strange and disturbing occurrences within the old house’s walls: footsteps stalking the halls; a persistent chill; cold hands around her neck in the middle of the night . . . Fearing for her loved ones’ safety—and her own—Asha seeks out the source of these terrifying incidents and uncovers secrets from the past that connect her and Cole’s families and reach into the present. But as tensions with her mom and stepdad rise and Cole withdraws, Asha is left alone to try and break the cycle of violence that holds them all in its haunting grip.
£14.24
Great Plains Publications Ghosts of Gastown
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£12.71
Hachette Children's Group The Fall
Book SynopsisMadeline and her twin brother Roderick have the Usher name, the Usher house - and the Usher disease. Something is wrong with the family's blood - and it seems to have spread to the house itself. Sometimes Madeline even thinks that the house is alive... When Roderick is sent away to school, the house seems to want revenge on the one member of the Usher family left behind: Madeline herself.A gorgeous, eerie, darkly Gothic tale, THE FALL is guaranteed to intrigue and enthrall its readers, winning legions of new fans for the talented Bethany Griffin. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor, Becca Fitzpatrick and Cassandra Clare.Trade ReviewA truly haunting story * School Librarian *
£7.59
Troubador Publishing Second Night
Book SynopsisNearly two years have passed since the first of the three Runes of the Deathless was won. Caz Wylde is approaching his sixteenth birthday. He and Kyri, one of the legendary Galdramerar, are inseparable. They have the second of the great runes in their sights...
£8.09
Nosy Crow Ltd Spectre Collectors: Rise of the Ghostfather!
Book SynopsisIn their third and final spooky adventure, Denzel and his friends face the biggest, baddest ghost of all: The Ghostfather. He's making a comeback, and he needs Denzel's help, whether he likes it or not! For readers who like their funny stories to be just a little bit spooky too...Look out for other titles in the Spectre Collectors series: Spectre Collectors: Too Ghoul for School, Spectre Collectors: A New York Nightmare!
£7.59
Badger Learning Wall Crawlers
Book SynopsisNadia can't sleep because of a loud scratching noise. When she finds out what's making it, she may never sleep again.
£9.75
Badger Learning Bed Bugs
Book SynopsisArjun is terrified when he sees an evil face staring down at him from the ceiling. But it's just the start of his nightmare in the Horror Hotel.
£9.75
Badger Learning The Mirror
Book SynopsisWhen Kelly looks in the mirror in her bedroom, she sees a mad woman with an axe. Kelly thinks her mind is playing tricks on her, but is she right?
£9.75
Badger Learning Thief
Book SynopsisLiam doesn't like the scary pictures on the hotel walls. But are they warning him about something nasty that is about to happen?
£9.75
Troubador Publishing The Fall of a Sparrow
Book Synopsis11 year-old Eleanor has been sent away to a spooky old school run by a great-aunt she’s never met. Shunned by the other girls, dismayed by Great-Aunt Margaret’s coldness, Eleanor struggles with loneliness; so when a strange, skinny little boy, all flapping arms and nodding head, greets her as a long-lost friend, it feels great to have an ally, however quirky his behaviour. As Davey follows her around, begging her to play games and climb the lime tree ‘like they used to,’ Eleanor is baffled; then bewilderment turns to horror when she realises the boy knows things about her he can’t possibly know, things no one should know... Susanna, her one friend, helps her face the truth. Unravelling the mystery draws Eleanor into a dark web of family history, awakening a tragic past that soon threatens to engulf her.
£11.70
Andrews UK Limited Windsong: A Novel of the Supernatural
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£9.49
Spellcraft Press Terry Silverman and the Demon Wolf
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£11.24
Ransom Publishing In Cold Blood
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£5.99
HarperCollins Publishers Monster
Book Synopsis Every girl at Bathory School has heard stories about The Beast. No one believed they were true. Until Now. 'Grisly, nail-biting fun!' - Lovereading4kids.co.uk At sixteen Nash thought that the fight to become Head Girl of prestigious boarding school Bathory would be the biggest battle she’d face. Until her brother’s disappearance leads to Nash being trapped at the school over Christmas with Bathory’s assorted misfits. As a blizzard rages outside, strange things are afoot in the school’s hallways, and legends of the mysterious Beast of Bathory – a big cat rumoured to room the moors outside the school – run wild. Yet when the girls’ Matron goes missing it’s clear that something altogether darker is to blame – and that they’ll have to stick together if they hope to survive. Praise for C J Skuse 'Monster is another rollicking adventure … but you might not want to read the final chapter alone in the house . . . or while you're eating . . . as you find out the truth about the Beast of Bathory. Great fun.' – Martin Chilton, Telegraph's Best YA Books 2015 'CJ does it again, with a boarding school story packed with tension…Nobody captures the darkness of teenage nightmares quite like CJ Skuse.' – Sophia Bennett, author of The Look 'This book is a skillfully crafted rollercoaster of excitement, fear and shocks'Reading Zone 'The book has one of the best endings I've read.' – 4.5 starsThe Bookbag 'Fiendishly dark, with a sense of humour. CJ Skuse always inspires deep author envy' – Keren David, YA Book Prize Nominee on Monster ‘It's an absolute page-turner! I gobbled it up in one sitting, and it kept me guessing right till the end. A deliciously creepy horror story, served up with CJ's trademark humour.’ – Cat Clarke. ‘It’s so good, I’d recommend it to people I don’t like’ – Kevin Brooks on Pretty Bad Things ‘A rip roaring story’ – Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian on Rockoholic ‘sharp, funny and knowing…’ – The Telegraph on Rockoholic ‘The tension and the comedy crack along with a heart-warming hilarity that is impossible to resist.’- Amanda Craig, The Times on Dead RomanticTrade Review'Monster is a tension-packed thrill ride' – Sister Spooky Blog 'The mystery is engaging, the relationships between the various different teens are interesting, and there’s even a bit of romance thrown in for good measure.' – SFX 'Grisly, nail-biting fun!' – Andrea Reece, Lovereading4kids.co.uk
£999.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Dark Touch: Fever
Deepdene has been swept by what seems to be a vicious tropical disease. Luckily Eve and Jess are both healthy so they're taking their chance to enjoy the unseasonal heat wave. But then teenagers start to disappear. The spread of the disease worsens and the town is placed under lockdown. A demon is among them. It could be anybody. And now there's nowhere to go...The third title in this successful series. For all fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Charmed and Twilight.
£10.44
Arachne Press Zed and the Cormorants: 2021
Book SynopsisShortlisted for Holyer An Gof award in the YA category Zed and her family move unwillingly from London to a village in Cornwall, in an attempt to support her mother's mental health. Dad says they need a fresh start, but no one's asked Zed what she thinks. She knows she'll never fit into her new school, or make any friends, let alone find someone special. At this rate she'll be lucky to find a phone signal... Maybe their new home will help with Mum's depression, and keep Zed's sister Amy away from her dropout boyfriend, but why does it have to be so remote? Why has the boathouse been locked up for seventy years? Why do the birds living by the estuary fill her with such dread? And what do they WANT? Gradually the family fall apart, and it is only when Zed realises that the local cormorants are playing a part in the disasters that consume them, in revenge for an ancient wrong, that she and Amy start working together to find a solution and call a truce.
£9.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Scarecrows
Book SynopsisThere were three people, standing in the darkest place, watching him. Simon is outraged that his Mum plans to remarry. He can't bear her new fiancé or the way his mother and sister seem to have forgotten his late father. Overwhelmed by hatred and anger he seeks solace in a nearby abandoned water mill. But another, powerful hatred lingers within its walls. And it is about to be unleashed... Westall's immense talent is evident from the opening line - Simon's anger and unhappiness are tangible, and the Scarecrows' ill-intentions terrifying.Trade ReviewPowerfully blends an exceptionally chilling drama with a story of insight and compassion about unhappiness -- Julia Eccleshare * Guardian *Robert Westall is the father of the golden age of children's literature in this century, quite unrivalled in his sharpness of observation and pace of narrative -- Michael MorpurgoA brooding story about jealousy, hatred, murder and love * Parents News *A hard-hitting book . . . a must-read from this ever popular author * Teaching & Learning *Atmospheric, perceptive and brilliant * Daily Echo *
£10.44
Rudling House Publishing Limited The Embers of Juniper Slaide
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£6.74
Firefly Press Ltd The Red Gloves: and Other Stories
Book SynopsisGripping stories of myth, folklore and magic:Two step-brothers share one nightmare; red gloves that reach for your throat; a changing room where a stranger asks to swap lives with you; and a ghost in the rain... An expert storyteller weaves nine spells. Fear mixed with wit, heart and magic.Trade Review‘Full of deep fairytale resonance, Fisher’s writing stands out in the mind’s eye like blood drops on snow.’ Imogen Russell Williams; 'A writer whose own strange magic is impossible to resist.' Daniel Hahn
£11.69
The Book Guild Ltd Hexed
Book SynopsisAfter sixteen-year-old Harriet Flynn trips over an ancient gravestone etched with strange markings in a seventeenth-century holiday village and reads the inscription, she and her friends are alarmed to wake up with supernatural powers. Having magical abilities is fun at first, but when a series of accidents cause the group to become frightened, Harriet becomes determined to find out what’s going on. While investigating the history of the gravestone they came across that night, Harriet realises she has unwittingly awakened a centuries-old, deadly curse and she is the only one who can put an end to it – and she has less than a day. With time running out, Harriet must find the true magic key, to save herself and the ones she loves.
£7.59
Borrowed Hearts Publishing, LLC Breathing Lies
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£14.39
Beckett Publishing Group The Girl Who Saved Ghosts
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£9.99
Black Rose Writing The Message in the Painted Rock
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£12.95
Imbrifex Books Rubicons: A Freaks Novel
Book SynopsisFinding themselves. Fighting together. Growing apart. It’s junior year in Quapaw City, Arkansas. With it comes a new foe that even the Freaks cannot stop--adulthood. As they ponder what the future will be like with college and careers looming, they must contend with the ever-more-dangerous threat of the Team, the shadowy government agency determined to save the world from supernatural menaces. Even with the creepy Baltar Sterne acting as an advisor, our teenage heroes struggle with these tremendous pressures. At the same time, they must face their most dangerous threat yet, a creature of scales and wings that could threaten every life in town and beyond. New questions arise: can the Freaks achieve a common objective when they no longer agree on precisely what those goals should be? And what happens when they realize they might be the villains in someone else’s story? Trade Review“The exciting final confrontation between all of parties leads to secrets being revealed and unexpected alliances to form.”—Don Sauer, PopCultureGuy.com“The conclusion leaves the Freaks and their associates facing both deep rifts and a new and genuinely sinister threat.”—Kirkus Reviews.“A great spin on the superhero story, told with genuine depth.”—Mark Waid, best-selling author of History of the Marvel Universe, Doctor Strange, and Superman Birthright.“A fun and fresh twist on the superhero story! Fast-paced, strong characters, and twists and turns make this a must read!”—Jennifer Brody/Vera Strange, author of The 13th Continuum Trilogy, Spectre Deep 6, and the Disney Chills series.
£8.99
Monster Ivy Publishing The Dollhouse Asylum
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£18.99
Starry Forest Books, Inc. Dracula
Book SynopsisTake a first BITE out of gothic classics with this “charming, age-appropriate” (Foreword) board book edition of Bram Stoker's Dracula—perfect for little hands! When a mysterious client invites Jonathan Harker to Transylvania, the young realtor doesn’t hesitate to travel to Count Dracula’s spooky, crumbly castle. But the count has strange habits … he acts like a bat, and tries to bite people. Can Jonathan and his fiancée Mina teach the creepy count how to make friends? Trade in horror for the most adorable Count Dracula ever seen in the creature's 125-year history! With foil on the cover and engaging illustrations throughout, Baby’s Classics: Dracula is a delightful addition to baby’s first story time collection! It’s never too early to introduce the littlest readers to the greatest stories. Written with baby in mind, this gothic retelling promises to delight parents and kids alike. From Starry Forest Books, Baby’s Classics will delight your little one with the world’s best stories. Collect them all! Trade Review"The Baby's Classics series takes a turn for the Gothic in Dracula, based on Bram Stoker's brooding tale. The core components remain in place ... but the story takes a charming, age-appropriate turn: Count Dracula needs their help to stop scaring away potential friends." * Foreword Reviews *
£8.92
Write 211 LLC FrightVision: Exhibit A
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£17.09
International Literary Properties Skeleton Creek is Real (UK Edition): The Shocking
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£9.49
Chooseco LLC The Curse of Great Winter Academy
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£8.54
Willow Haven Press The Fallen Demon
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£999.99
Yellow Morning Press The Bone Taker
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£15.99
