Friday, October 16, 2020

Scary Stories for Middle Grade Readers and Writers

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


With more books coming out all the time, Goosebumps is a great series for budding spooksters.


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!