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Horror books for children

Children's horror books in the library — 12 titles, ranked by how widely each is known and loved.

Chapter book
The Witches
by Roald Dahl · age 8–12
Graphic novel
Anya's Ghost
by Vera Brosgol · age 12–16
Chapter book
Crater Lake
by Jennifer Killick · age 9–12
Chapter book
Dread Wood
by Jennifer Killick · age 9–12
Chapter book
Crater Lake: Evolution
by Jennifer Killick · age 9–12
Chapter book
Deadly Deep
by Jennifer Killick · age 9–12
Chapter book
Fear Ground
by Jennifer Killick · age 9–12
Chapter book
Flock Horror
by Jennifer Killick · age 9–12
Chapter book
Fright Bite
by Jennifer Killick · age 9–12
Chapter book
Gloam
by Jack Mackay · age 9–12
Graphic novel
Snot Goblins and Other Tasteless Tales
by Rob Kutner · age 8–12
Chapter book
Terror Tower
by Jennifer Killick · age 9–12

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