Halloween is right around the corner, and to get in the spooky mood, you’re ready to read some spooky books! From elementary to middle school, here is a list of Halloween stories that will make your squeal… not in fright, but in delight!
- Junie B. Jones: BOO… And I Mean It!- Junie B. is ready for Halloween! Or is she? Because how can she be ready if she’s too scared to even go trick-or-treating? Right? From real-life monsters and toothy pumpkins to candy corn and their problems(?), take a journey with Junie B. Jones until she finally gets her Halloween wish; The scare of a lifetime! Purchase here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/booand-i-mean-it-barbara-park
- Nancy Drew Clue Book: Boo Crew- The clue crew is getting to audition in a talent show for the TV program Twinkle Little Stars! But soon, they find out that a prankster is on the loose! They’re wreaking havoc on the show, and pranking each team! Nancy, Bess, and George are determined to save the day, except when they hear a rumor about the Heights Theatre, and catch a glimpse of something spooky as well, they’re forced to consider a wild possibility. Is the culprit… even human? Find out now: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/boo-crew-carolyn-keene
- Small Spaces- When Ollie and her friends Coco and Brian go on a field trip to a farm with their class, they don’t expect anything unusual. But they find it. Now they’re trapped in the world beyond the mist, and must be brave and work together to save their classmates and the smiling man, or else. Oh, and there’s that small problem of all the scarecrows… never mind. You’ll find out: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/small-spaces-katherine-arden
- Room on the Broom- You’re little ones will love the story of a witch and her loyal black cat companion as they locate missing items and meet lovable characters along the way! Buy the perfect Halloween picture book here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/room-on-the-broom-julia-donaldson
- The Okay Witch- Moth Hush loves witches. But when some bullies appear on Halloween, so does her(what??) magic! Now Moth is on a journey, discovering mysteries and secrets about generations ago, a talking cat, a hidden world, and an enchanted diary! Oooh! (Bonus- There’s a sequal!) Join Moth on her mission: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-okay-witch-emma-steinkellner
Happy Halloween everyone! Have a spook-tacular holiday!🎃👻