With Halloween around the corner, middle grade readers and writers are itching for some good scares! Here's a list of great books to tickle your terror, followed by writing resources for crafting spooky reads of your own.
Goosebumps
The House with a Clock in its Walls
This family-friendly tale is rife with humor and horror.
Children of the Red King
Here's another great series with spooky themes. Middle graders will love discovering Charlie Bone's unique gifts as he explores the grim dangers of Bloor Academy.
The Magisterium
This series from Holly Black and Cassandra Clare delves into a world full of mystery and forbidden magic.
Where the Wild Things Are
True, Where the Wild Things Are is a picture book. But this story is a long favorite of kids who love monsters and of parents who love to thrill them.
For more on spooky MG, check out the reading list and Q&A section over at spookymiddlegrade.com.
Scary Writing
Monsters
Suspense
Horror
Enjoy your thrills!
