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The Scary Library Shusher (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #5)
By Victor Rivas, Andres Miedoso. 2018
It’s Desmond and Andres versus a spooky library shusher in the fifth book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!It’s…
no surprise that the library is one of Desmond Cole’s favorite haunts. After all, it’s a place full of books about werewolves, UFOs, and things that go bump in the night. But since Kersville isn’t a normal town, why would it have a normal library? Especially when the undead are so well-read! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.Major Monster Mess (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #6)
By Victor Rivas, Andres Miedoso. 2018
It’s Desmond and Andres versus creepy monster lunch ladies in the sixth book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!Usually…
the cafeteria is where good food goes to meet its maker, but at Kersville Elementary, lunchtime is a little different. For starters, the food is delicious and they serve dessert every day! But there’s one important thing to remember—Monsters cook great food, but they have to eat, too! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.The Sleepwalking Snowman (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #7)
By Andres Miedoso. 2019
It’s Desmond and Andres versus a sneaky snowman in the seventh book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!There’s snow…
in the air and a sneaky snowman on the loose! When one of the local kids builds the perfect snowman, it comes to life…and not in a Frosty, sing-song kind of way. Now it’s up to Desmond and Andres to chill this overgrown snowball out before the whole town gets frozen. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.Desmond Cole goes on a field trip to the museum in the ninth book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol…
series!Museums are great places to see really old stuff. The Kersville Museum has old paintings, old statues, and even old mummies that come with old curses. Sounds like a perfectly safe place to visit for family fun. Until the mummies start to disappear! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.Watch out for ghouls on the dance floor in the tenth book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!School dances…
are tricky. Everybody wants to go, but nobody wants to dance. The music is too loud for anyone to talk. Teachers are there watching kids, but telling them to go out and have a good time. Oh, and at Kersville Elementary…be careful because you&’ll have to watch out for ghouls on the dance floor! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.Eva Sees a Ghost (Owl Diaries #2)
By Rebecca Elliott. 2015
Is there a ghost in Treetopolis? Eva sure thinks so! 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 and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! In this second book in the series, Eva sees a ghost! Or at least, she thinks she does . . . With her friend Lucy by her side, Eva goes in search of the ghost. Eek! This owl-dorable series will appeal to girls who love stories about animals and friendship!A werewolf has everyone chasing their tails in this twelfth spooky adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!Kersville has…
a furry problem: there&’s dogcatcher on the loose! And he&’s snatching up every dog he can find, including the ugliest stray you&’ve ever seen…that Desmond Cole has fallen in love with. But the dogcatcher may have bit off more than he can chew. Could one of the snatched canines be a werewolf? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.How to Scare a Ghost
By Jean Reagan. 2018
A laugh-out-loud funny Halloween picture book, packed full of essential Ghost-hunting tips.Have you always wanted to see a ghost? Then…
you need this book! First, you need to catch one. You could: make ghostly noises, carve creepy pumpkins, bake spooky cupcakes.Then it's time to have lots of Halloween fun with your new ghost buddy!This hilarious 'How To' guide style picture book is guaranteed to get kids giggling, and keep them busy on Halloween!Look out for more books in the brilliantly funny, New York Times bestselling series:How to Catch SantaHow to Surprise a DadHow to Raise a MumHow to Babysit a GrandadHow to Babysit a GrandmaHow to Get Your Teacher Ready for SchoolThe Ice Pirates: Book 2 (Something Wickedly Weird #2)
By Chris Mould. 2007
Crampton Rock is a peaceful fishing village on a remote island, accessible only at low tide. And all looks crisp…
and cosy as Stanley Buggles settles down for the winter. But something wicked has blown in with the wind. What is the headless ghost desperate to tell Stanley? And who are the deadly pirates, marching through the oncoming blizzard?Originally published under the title 'The Icy Hand'.The Buccaneer's Bones: Book 3 (Something Wickedly Weird #3)
By Chris Mould. 2007
Crampton Rock is a peaceful fishing village on a remote island, accessible only at low tide. But Stanley has awoken…
the ghostly world of long dead and buried pirates - and they are heading to meet him ... Originally published under the title 'The Silver Casket'.Ghostbusters: A Paranormal Picture Book
By Forrest Burdett. 2021
Join the Ghostbusters as they fight some ghoulish creatures in this kid-friendly official picture book adaptation of the classic filmSetting:…
New York City. Kid scientists Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler are investigating ghosts and other paranormal activity in the city. They see their first ghost (Slimer) in the NYC Public Library and that leads them to create the Ghostbusters, setting up their "club" in an old firehouse. Soon, business is booming as the kids are recruited to capture ghosts throughout the city. Winston Zeddemore and Janine Melnitz become the club&’s first two important additions. But there is something sinister happening at an apartment building and the Ghostbusters must put a stop to it (and the Stay Puft marshmallow man) before the city is overrun with ghouls.The Mystery of the Stinky, Spooky Night (Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries)
By Fran Manushkin. 2022
When Pedro and his dad walk Katie home on a foggy night, something smelly fills the air! With their noses…
working extra hard, the two friends have a mystery to solve: What is that making that stink, and why is it following them?Sir Simon: Super Scarer
By Cale Atkinson. 2018
A delightful, funny story of friendship, ghost chores, a spooky house and a professional haunter.Meet Sir Simon, Super Scarer. He's…
a professional ghost who has been transferred to his first house. And just in time! He was getting tired of haunting bus stops and forests and potatoes. And to top it off, this house is occupied by an old lady -- they're the easiest to haunt!But things don't go as planned when it turns out a KID comes with this old lady. Chester spots Simon immediately and peppers him with questions. Simon is exasperated. . . until he realizes he can trick Chester into doing his ghost chores. Spooky sounds, footsteps in the attic, creaks on the stairs -- these things don't happen on their own, you know! After a long night of haunting, it seems that maybe Chester isn't cut out to be a ghost, so Simon decides to help with Chester's human chores. Turns out Simon isn't cut out for human chores either. But maybe they're both cut out to be friends . . .The Little Ghost Who Lost Her Boo!
By Elaine Bickell. 2019
Perfect for Halloween! The New York Times bestselling read-aloud about a little ghost who goes on a nighttime hunt to…
find her lost "boo!". Perfect for fans of Five Little Pumpkins, Room on a Broom, and How to Catch a Monster!Little Ghost went out in the middle of the night and flew up to someone to give them a fright.She opened her mouth--but her BOO wasn't there! All that came out was a rush of cold air."I've lost my BOO! I've lost my BOO! Where has it gone? What will I do?"Poor Little Ghost has lost her scary BOO, so she sets out on a nighttime hunt to find it. She searches high and low, but it's nowhere to be found! Will she ever find her lost BOO? With bold and gorgeous art accompanied by bouncy, rhyming text, The Little Ghost Who Lost Her Boo is a charming, not-so-spooky read aloud perfect for Halloween or any time of year!Praise for The Little Ghost Who Lost Her Boo!:"This interactive feature is sure to be a crowd pleaser." --Horn Book Magazine"In time for Halloween, a BOO-k about a ghost that young readers will enjoy." --Kirkus Reviews"Bickell and McGrath have created an endearing read-aloud that hits all the right notes, with clever rhyming text that invites audience participation." --School Library JournalBoo! Made You Jump! (Charlie and Lola)
By Lauren Child. 2007
It’s so very easy for Charlie to scare his little sister, Lola . . . but just once, Lola wants…
to make Charlie jump. Lola tries absolutely everything she can think of, including practical jokes, dressing up like a creepy ghost, and telling a really scary story. But no matter what she does, nothing seems to work! Will Lola ever make Charlie jump?In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories: Reillustrated Edition (I Can Read Level 2)
By Alvin Schwartz. 1984
In a dark, dark room, in a soft, soft voice, tell a scary story!Newly reillustrated, this classic I Can Read…
full of spooky stories is perfect for beginning readers who love a bit of a scare.Victor Rivas’s silly and spooky art will introduce a new generation to stories inspired by traditional folktales like “The Teeth,” “In the Graveyard,” “The Green Ribbon,” “In A Dark, Dark Room,” “The Night It Rained,” “The Pirate,” and “The Ghost of John.” The original edition has won many state awards and is an ALA Notable Children’s Book.In a Dark, Dark Room is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.Magic For Sale
By Carrie Clickard. 2017
On the corner of Hemlock and Blight, the magic shop of Miss Pustula Night is open for business. Creepy curiosities…
and endless enchantments fill the shelves, but it&’s the rumor of a shop ghost that really has kids excited. Brave Georgie McQuist has been double-dared to find the phantom, and he's up to the task-- but he never expected that he'd give the ghost a fright! Together, boy and ghost take on the task of cataloging every last treasure in Miss Pustula's crowded and cavernous cellar, down to the last spell and skeleton-- but what will the witch do when she catches them there? The deliciously spooky, tongue-twistingly clever rhymes in this story are illustrated in lavish detail-- each creep and kraken crawls across the pages, and Miss Night's shelves are crowded with pickled elves and dusty potions. From the first friendly fright to the last lurking ghoul, this adventure is perfect for Halloween. . . and beyond.A Friend for Ghost
By Suzanne Kaufman. 2022
A loveable, lonely ghost meets a buoyant new companion, proving that friendship is never truly out of reach.&“Most of the…
time no one noticed Ghost.&”It isn&’t always easy for a ghost to make friends, even a rosy-cheeked ghost with big glasses. Ghost lives in a noisy, diverse city where children play and laugh, but most people look right through Ghost.When a bright red balloon wanders Ghost&’s way, the connection is instantaneous. Together they do everything Ghost had ever hoped to share with a friend. But when Ghost&’s balloon gets lost, Ghost learns that when you&’re looking for a friend, a friend might find you.With A Friend for Ghost, Suzanne Kaufman, New York Times Bestselling illustrator of All Are Welcome, has created an utterly charming tale about putting yourself out there and finding the ones who get you.The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
By Riel Nason. 2020
When you're a quilt instead of a sheet, being a ghost is hard! An adorable picture book for fans of…
Stumpkin and How to Make Friends with a Ghost.Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air and able to whirl and twirl and float and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can't whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn't know why he's a quilt. His parents are both sheets, and so are all of his friends. (His great-grandmother was a lace curtain, but that doesn't really help cheer him up.) He feels sad and left out when his friends are zooming around and he can't keep up. But one Halloween, everything changes. The little ghost who was a quilt has an experience that no other ghost could have, an experience that only happens because he's a quilt . . . and he realizes that it's OK to be different.Campfire Stories (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #8)
By Andres Miedoso. 2019
Desmond Cole goes camping and tells some scary campfire stories in the eighth book of the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol…
series!Camping with Desmond Cole is a lot of fun, until he starts telling ghost stories around the campfire. Most kids tell creepy stories that are totally fake, but Desmond tells totally true stories that will give you goosebumps. So, settle in while Desmond, Andres, and their ghost-friend, Zax, take turns trying to tell the scariest story of all. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.