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- Magic Castle. Part scary, part fairytale, this fun spooky story will delight young kids but leave them laughing (instead of refusing to close their eyes).
- Creak. This story makes onomotapoeia seem scary. Creak is basically a series of creepy sounds that will get your child feeling a tiny bit spooked, but will also remind them that these everyday noises aren’t too scary after all.
- The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything. The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything is a story on YouTube about an old lady walking through the woods.
- The Ghostly Maid. This ghost story for little kids is eerie without being gory or graphic. A son and a father are starting over in a new house together after losing their mother and wife.
Cow’s Head. Oksana lived in a small house on the edge of town with her father, her stepmother and her stepsister. Oksana’s stepmother disliked Oksana, favoring her true daughter, Olena. Soon after her father’s remarriage, Oksana found that all the housework fell to her while Olena idled her days away.
- Drive of Danger. “The man revved his engine powerfully, almost angrily, again and flashed the Nissan’s brights, almost bumping the back of the pickup as he surged forward behind her.”
- The Hook-Handed Killer. “They heard another thump, and a long, screeching sound like metal scraping on metal.” This old classic has been freaking kids out for ages.
- The Big Toe. “’Where is my to-o-o-o-o-e?’ the voice groaned.” This one is creepy and gross (the family eats someone’s big toe!) , but the ending is one of those terrific “gotcha” moments that make scary campfire stories so much fun.
- Room for One More. “The driver called to him, ‘There is room for one more.’ Then he waited for a minute or two, and he drove off.” A man receives an eerie invitation from a crowd in a hearse late at night.
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Aug 8, 2023 · Ghost stories for kids range from adorable to downright terrifying. From cute picture books about ghosts to chapter books and middle-grade stories and books with ghosts that might be friendly or might be malevolent, there's a ghost story for all ages.
Jul 23, 2023 · These funny and spooky ghost stories for kids keep that eerie vibe going through the night. There’s nothing like telling ghost stories over a campfire or at a sleepover.
Hauntingly Good Ghost Stories for 9- to 12-Year-Olds. by Iva-Marie Palmer. Is there anything more rewarding than a good, scary read? Books that invite you into a world where danger lurks and things go bump in the night are more thrilling than a roller coaster. These middle grade novels feature ghosts, creepy dolls, and strange worlds.
Nov 23, 2012 · Ghost stories, spooky tales and scary legends about paranormal events and hauntings. Read some short short stories of supernatural apparitions and other unexplained mysteries.
