Ghost Stories

'Fans of Isadora Moon, Amelia Fang, Skeleton Keys are going to LOVE the adventures of this gang of Ghouls' - Lily and the Fae'An irresistible and very funny adventure... [that] demands to be read aloud' - Books for Keeps_______________When Lexie Wilde is...

From best-loved YA thriller author, Cynthia Murphy, comes an explosive new mystery! True-Crime obsessed Paige, and her family, move across the Atlantic to her father's eerie hometown, and it's not long before she ...

When she sees a pale face in an upstairs window, though, she can't stop wondering about the eerie presence on the top floor - in a room with a locked door. Could it be someone who lived in the house a century earlier? Her fear replaced by fascination,...

"There's something I need you to help me with. When I say BOO, you say HOO. Are you ready?" Boo is little ghost who lives in a haunted house - and he is afraid of the dark. In I Say Boo, You Say Hoo, readers must help tell the story with a series of...

The hilarious tale of a family coming to terms with its ghosts - literally.Greta Woebegone did not believe in ghosts until the day she was knocked over by a car and almost died. Then everything changed...Now Greta can not only see the spirits that haunt...

There's a spooky mystery at school, in the sixth hilarious case in the award-winning Anisha, Accidental Detective series!It's Halloween and everyone is excited about the school disco. It's a bit much for me - all that dressing-up and dancing. I'd rather...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060530945Author Neil GaimanFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint HarperCollins PublishersPublisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Mystery Tour is one of the titles in Allan Ahlberg's iconic children's picture book series about skeletons, Funnybones. Despite being set in a dark dark house, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers!One dark dark night the three...

Now a major Netflix series!Lucy has left Lockwood & Co. A freelance operative, she is hiring herself out to other agencies - agencies that might value her ever-improving skills.But now Lockwood needs her help.Penelope Fittes, leader of the well-renowned...

Full of adventure and humour, Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse is the beautifully illustrated winner of the Costa Award - presented here in a gorgeous hardcover. From Chris Riddell, author of the Ottoline series, it is perfect for fans of Howl's Moving...

Being BAD has never felt so GOOD! The first in a villainously funny, highly illustrated young middle-grade series from author-illustrator Ryan Hammond. For fans of Amelia Fang, Dog Man and Grimwood. Don't miss the second installment, How to Steal a...

The (nearly) true confessions of Jamie Kelly.They were just an ordinary soft pair of second-hand jeans until Jamie Kelly tried them on. Then they became tight, smelly & scratchy - with a bit of a haunting problem! Do the pants have the power to soothe a...

Five little ghosts floated off one day,Over the hills and far away.Mamma Ghost said "Fly back to me!"How many ghostlings can you see?Join the adorable ghostlings on another lift-the-flap adventure through a spooky forest.There's so much to see as Mamma...

There are secrets hidden beneath the ice . . . bring the magic home in the frosty fourth instalment of the bestselling Pinch of Magic Adventures, from the award-winning author Michelle Harrison. When the Widdershins sisters and Granny are called away...

Now a major Netflix series!Want to hear a ghost story? That's good. I know a few . . .After their recent adventures, the Lockwood & Co team deserve a well-earned break . . . so naturally they decide to risk their lives breaking into a heavily-guarded...

Arthur McBain's irresistible rhyme and Tom Knight's cheerful illustrations are sure to entertain both children and adults. With thrilling suspense, a healthy dash of humour and a memorable surprise ending, In the Dead of the Night is destined to become a...

She's faking her way into the most exclusive social circles for revenge. But how long can her lies hold up? Seventeen-year-old Lydia Cornwallis has arrived on a remote island populated only by wealthy families and...

With a beautifully fluffy tail and a keen nose for adventure, Max the Detective Cat is ready for any mystery...The entire theatre company have travelled to Lord Fawley's castle to put on a show for his daughter's Halloween birthday ball! Rehearsals start...

The ULTIMATE story collection for Skulduggery Pleasant fans, now updated to include Apocalypse Kings AND six more new stories for this edition. ENTER A WORLD OF MAGIC AND MYSTERY ...

The Burrell family could never have foreseen the consequences of adopting the tiny stray kitten that appeared when David was twelve. But the sweet cat is not as harmless as it seems, and soon has them completely under its sinister spell. The only one...

Bumps in the Night is one of the titles in Allan Ahlberg's iconic children's picture book series about skeletons, Funnybones. Despite being set in a dark dark house, this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers!No matter where they are, the...

A classic children's story from one of our best-loved authors, former Children's Laureate Anne Fine. The Modern Classics edition features new illustrations and bonus material. Bill Simpson wakes up to find he's a...

Book Band: Brown, ideal for ages 7+ A spooky comedy from Chris Powling with hilarious illustrations by Loretta Schauer. Perfect for fans of Amelia Fang and Knitbone Pepper. A ghost has been haunting Ben's grandpa's house with cobweb trails and the...

A brand new Goosebumps series is coming prepare to be scared like never before! From the delightfully twisted mind of R.L. Stine comes a fresh new vision for the fan-favorite brand. This new series will feature an ALL...

Big Skeleton, Little Skeleton and Dog Skeleton are taking a spooky ride on the ghost train...Where they encounter monster collectors, ghostly train drivers and something even more terrifying!Despite being set by the dark dark sea, this brightly coloured...

Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and the gang are having a blast at the Funland Amusement Park. But when the machines suddenly switch gears, fun turns to fear. Will the Mystery Inc. gang be able to restore the fun at the Funland Amusement Park? Find out in this early...

A new colour reissue of three of the best Goosebumps stories - in graphic novel form! - along with a brand new Slappy story by acclaimed artist Dave Roman. And it comes out just in time for the Goosebumps film starring Jack Black! ...

The Beast of Bottomless Lake is making headlines, so Scooby-Doo and the gang head to Canada to catch him. Can the Mystery Inc. gang reel in this monster, or will they become the catch of the day? Dive into this early chapter book to find out!Book...

'Wonderfully dark and magical. An absolute classic' Phil Hickes, author of The Haunting of Aveline Jones> The spine-chilling children's fantasy classic, from the author of The Whitby Witches Featuring new illustrations The Deptford Mice...

A captivating new picture book with interactive transparent pages, from world-renowned artist Oliver Jeffers. Hello, come in. Maybe you can help me? A young girl lives in a...

The best-selling return of skeleton detective Skulduggery Pleasant, out now in paperback. A lot has changed. Roarhaven is now a magical city, where sorcerers can live openly. Valkyrie Cain has been out of action for years, recovering from the...

Jake and the other finalists in a writing competition have been invited to a stately house for a tour like no other. As their guide leads them through grand rooms, hidden nooks and magnificent grounds, they hear the stories of seven ghosts who haunt the...

Dennis and Gnasher are back for a spooky adventure this Halloween. When the bogeyman of Bunkerton Castle returns and Lord Snooty flees town, Dennis, Gnasher and friends are dared to spend the night within the...

Get ready for Halloween with this child-friendly collection of spooky stories from all over the world. Feel your pulse race and your skin tingle as you turn the pages of this spine-chilling anthology of spooky stories from around the world. Read all...

When the ghosts of two young children start to haunt a local school, trainee ghost hunters Eve, Clovis and Tom are invited to help investigate the case. But before long they realise there is more to this haunting than they first realised. Could it be...

The most famous and loved racing story of all time. National Velvet is a classic tale of dreams, ambition and one girl's belief in a horse. 'Velvet'll sit on a horse like a shadow and breathe her soul into it ... I...

A glorious new edition of Robin Jarvis's classic and the inspiration for The Power of Dark and its sequels. Contains bonus material specially produced for this Egmont Modern Classics title. When orphans Ben and Jennet...

"For days after reading Brenna Thummler's Sheets I have been wandering my neighborhood, haunted, enchanted, and in need of freshly pressed clothing." -Lemony SnicketMarjorie Glatt feels like a ghost. A practical thirteen-year-old in charge of the...

A magnificent tale of adventure, emotion and a girl who defies an empire set in the backdrop of sublime landscape! 'A dazzling, confident debut about power and personal discovery' THE TIMES 'A wonderful,...

Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of A Christmas Carol Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - get into the Christmas spirit and celebrate the 180th...