Stories We Love: 2026 Fang-Tastic Halloween Stories Kids Will Love

We love a touch of Halloween at “BOO”tique Education. From vampires and mischievous ghosts to quirky monsters and haunted adventures, these fang-tastic Halloween stories are perfect for young readers who enjoy a good spooky thrill without the scares getting too intense. Full of humour, imagination and just the right amount of spookiness, this collection celebrates all things eerie and enchanting. Whether you're curling up at home or getting into the Halloween spirit at school, these kid-friendly tales are sure to delight, entertain and maybe even give you a playful shiver or two.

1. There’s a Ghost In This House By Oliver Jeffers

Recommended for 3-8 years old

This delightful, interactive picture book invites readers to help a little girl search for ghosts around her home. Filled with clever transparent overlays, quirky illustrations, and Oliver Jeffers’s trademark humour, it’s a fun, engaging read that children will want to enjoy again and again.

2. Griselda Snook’s Spectacular Books By Barry Timms

Recommended for 3-8 years old

An enchanting picture book about a little boy who discovers a key to a magical bookshop hidden away from the ordinary world. Inside, he meets Griselda Snooks, the quirky owner who helps witches, ghosts, vampires and other Halloween characters find the perfect story. 

3. Isadora Moon Series By Harriet Muncaster

Recommended for 4-8 years old

This charming series features Isadora Moon, a half-fairy, half-vampire girl who is completely unique. Through her adventures, she learns to embrace what makes her different, showing young readers that individuality is something to celebrate. Fun, magical and reassuring, it’s a lovely reminder to always be yourself. 

4. The Notebook of Doom Series By Troy Cummings

Recommended for 6-8  years old

This is a funny, fast-paced adventure about Alexander, who has just moved to a new town and discovers a mysterious notebook filled with secret monster information. When he encounters spooky balloon goons, he’s suddenly pulled into a world of creatures, chaos and unexpected danger. Packed with humour and black-and-white illustrations, it’s a great read for young monster lovers. 

5. Shiver-by-the-Sea Series By Erin Dionne

Recommended for 7-9 years old

This fun and spooky series is for readers who enjoy a few chills with their adventures. The stories follow friends Bella and Cooper as they help supernatural creatures in need, from lost young vampires to unexpected werewolf puppies. Packed with mystery, humour and just the right amount of suspense, this series offers plenty of spine-tingling fun without being too scary. 

6. Solve Your Own Mystery: The Monster Maker By Gareth P. Jones

Recommended for 7-11 years old

This novel is like a choose-your-own-adventure book, but it focuses on solving a mystery. You, the reader, are the detective in charge of figuring out who took Dr. Franklefink’s priceless Monster Maker. It’s a challenging task set in a town full of ghosts, werewolves, and zombies, and the reader decides how to solve the case!

7. Stitch Head Series By Guy Bass

Recommended for 7-12 years old

This wonderfully quirky chapter book series features Stitch Head, the eccentric Professor Erasmus's first creation. Living among a cast of abandoned monsters in the gloomy Castle Grotteskew, Stitch Head does his best to keep everything under control. Packed with humour, adventure and lovable misfits, this delightfully spooky, but never too scary, series is perfect for young readers. 

8. The Boy Who Cried Ghost By Ian Eagleton

Recommended for 8-12 years old

This is a spooky and emotionally powerful story about Richard Barnes, a Year Six boy struggling with overwhelming fears and OCD after moving to a new home with his mum. When a locked wardrobe in his bedroom seems to hide something sinister—and is accidentally opened—Richard’s fears quickly become reality. A chilling yet empathetic tale about fear, courage and understanding the mind. 

9. City of Ghosts By Victoria Schwab 

Recommended for 10-13 years old

This is a spooky and fast-paced adventure about Cass, a girl who can see and cross the Veil between the living and the dead after a near-death experience. When her family travels to Edinburgh to film a TV show about haunted places, Cass is drawn into a world of restless spirits, hidden secrets, and unexpected danger. Atmospheric, mysterious, and full of ghostly thrills, this gripping read explores friendship, bravery, and discovering who you really are.