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	A World Full of Ghosts Charis Cotter (2009) , 48 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Folklore Ghosts Multicultural New Books Scary / Horror
Request this book from the Library Come explore ghosts and spirits from around the world. Whether a Navajo Chindi or a hungry ghost in China, all cultures seem to have their own restless spirits. Take a scary trip around the world. In between, read some "true" ghost stories and decide for yourself if it was a ghost or only someone's imagination. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	I Need My Monster Amanda Noll (2009) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Friendship Humor New Books Scary / Horror
Request this book from the Library You would think that Ethan would be happy when he finds a note from the monster under the bed telling him he is going fishing for a week. After all, who wants a big scary monster drooling on their floor and waiting to eat your toes? Ethan does. Without a monster, how will he fall asleep? So Ethan asks for a replacement monster. One by one, monsters appear under his bed. And one by one, Ethan tells them to go. Either their claws are not long enough or their drool is not green enough. What is Ethan to do? But the last monster that shows up just might work... Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Goosebumps - Welcome to Dead House R.L. Stine (1992) , 123 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Ghosts Scary / Horror
Request this book from the Library This book was interesting. I had fun reading it. In it, Amanda and her family move to a big new house. Things turn weird when she starts to see ghosts. Her family doesn't believe her until Amanda and her brother find the truth behind the town of Darkfalls. Kid review written by Tony, Age 12 Write a review of this book

	A Dark, Dark Tale Ruth Brown (1981) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Category: Animals Scary / Horror
Request this book from the Library In a dark, dark wood, there is a dark, dark house. In the dark, dark house there is a dark, dark passage. Follow the black cat through the spooky house to a room with a cupboard and see what lies in the dark, dark corner. Librarian review written by Mollie Write a review of this book

	Coraline [Graphic novel] Neil Gaiman (2008) , 186 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Adventure Fantasy Graphic New Books Scary / Horror
Request this book from the Library If you thought the novel version of Coraline was creepy, just wait until you read the graphic novel! This adaptation of the Neil Gaiman story brings all of the scary things in Coraline's new house to life. At first, Coraline thinks that the door she finds to the other house, where her other mother and father (who have black button eyes) promise her adventure, good food, and love forever, is a pretty good place. Pretty quickly, stranger and scarier things start happening, and soon Coraline is on a quest to get her real parents back to their own world. This one might keep you awake at night! Librarian review written by Becker Write a review of this book

	Suddenly Supernatural: School Spirit Elizabeth Cody Kimmel (2008) , 316 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Friendship Ghosts Mystery New Books Scary / Horror
Request this book from the Library Starting a new school is never easy. It is especially hard when your mom is a psychic who talks to the dead. Kat really loves her mom, but she is hard on her social life. Kat spends her days trying to be invisible. To make matters worse, now Kat can see dead people too. In fact, she sees them all over. Kat is not sure she wants to help the dead like her mom. When Kat meets Jac, she finally finds a true friend. Jac does not seem to mind Kat's unique gift. In fact when a dead girl appears at school and asks Kat for help, Jac volunteers to help her. But when Kat needs to trick Jac in order to help the ghost, their friendship is put to the test. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	The Dangerous Alphabet Neil Gaiman (2008) , 32 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Concept - Alphabet New Books Scary / Horror
Request this book from the Library Don't count on this book to teach you your ABC's! (Can YOU tell which letter is out of place?) But you can count on this book to make you laugh and give you the willies! Librarian review written by Tara Write a review of this book

	The Seer of Shadows Avi (2008) , 202 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Historical Mystery New Books Scary / Horror
Request this book from the Library At 14 years old, Horace Carpetine is apprenticed to photographer Enoch Middleditch. Horace does not like Mr. Middleditch very much, but he likes photography and can not wait to take pictures on his own. When Mr. Middleditch is hired to take a photograph of an elderly client, it appears to be a routine assignment. But Mrs. Van Macht has a terrible secret. A routine job suddenly turns into a nightmare for Horace. First his boss makes him create a fraudulent spirit photo. But Horace seems to have taken a real picture of a ghost. Each time Horace takes a picture, the ghost girl is more clear. Is Horace somehow drawing her back into this world? And what might the ghost girl want? Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book

	Bearwalker Joseph Bruchac (2007) , 208 pages Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: New Books Scary / Horror
Request this book from the Library As a young member of the Bear Clan, Baron Bruin heard the ancient Mohawk legend about a man whose evil deeds transformed him into a terrible creature, not quite human and not quite bear, known as the Bearwalker. No creature was safe when the Bearwalker was near. Despite this terrifying story, Baron has always felt a strong affinity for bears and hopes to see one on his class camping trip in the Adirondacks. Once at the camp, however, things start to go horribly wrong. Baron's fear of being picked on by bullies becomes the least of his problems. The Bearwalker, it seems, is not just a legend. He's in camp, and he's looking for prey. Will Baron and his classmates survive? Librarian review written by Sarah Write a review of this book this book is a great yet some what scary book. Kid review written by goober goo goo Read more Kids' Reviews of this book

	Ghost Park Marliese Arold (2007) , 216 pages Audience: Primary (K-3rd grade) Intermediate (4th-6th grade) Category: Ghosts New Books Scary / Horror
Request this book from the Library Max really needs money. But what kind of job can a twelve-year-old get? Then he finds a mysterious ad in the high school paper. It is an ad for a gardener who is fearless and discreet. Max is not sure why that is required, but he is desperate enough to try it. After passing a strange test, Max gets the job. But he does not know what awaits him. Soon he finds out that Ghost Park is much more dangerous than it appears. The park is full of both white and dark magic. Max's job includes far more than pruning and weeding. He and his friend Sophie must keep all the magic in the park. Librarian review written by Lisa Write a review of this book IT IS SCARY Kid review written by FRO Read more Kids' Reviews of this book

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