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Path of Exile: Book 1 by Cube Kid
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPebble was a gifted boy. Strong. Quick. Sharp. In time, he would have become the best warrior in his village. Yet . . . he made a terrible mistake. And now, he is an exile. Banished from his village, the boy named Pebble must now face the great wilderness that stretches beyond Villagetown's wall. Survival here means fighting, scavenging, running... -
![Scary Stories to Tell if You Dare 2 by Joe Oliveto]()
Scary Stories to Tell if You Dare 2 by Joe Oliveto
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDid you love reading classics like Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark as a child? Then you'll love the second entry in the Scary Stories to Tell if You Dare series... -
![Serafina and the Seven Stars by Robert Beatty]()
Serafina and the Seven Stars by Robert Beatty
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsSerafina and Braeden make an epic return in the hotly anticipated fourth installment of Robert Beatty's #1 New York Times best-selling Serafina series. Serafina, the Guardian of Biltmore Estate, has won battle after battle against the dark forces encroaching on her home. Now, tranquility has returned to Biltmore. Serafina doesn't trust it... -
![At First Bite by Ruth Ames]()
At First Bite by Ruth Ames
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPoison Apple Books: Thrilling. Bone-chilling. These books have bite!Ashlee Lambert, the queen bee from THIS TOTALLY BITES, has had a tough time ever since she became a full-fledged vampire. But now that she's moving from New York City to sunny Los Angeles, she's excited to make a fresh new start.But Ashlee never counted on a clique of popular mean girls or awful sunburns... -
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![Sarna Con Gusto by César Pérez Gellida]()
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![Scary Stories: A Tribute to Terror by Curt Tuckfield]()
Scary Stories: A Tribute to Terror by Curt Tuckfield
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn all new collection of original stories and art that pays tribute to the work of Alvin Schwartz and Stephen Gammell... -
![Die Endermen-Invasion: Roman für Minecrafter by Winter Morgan]()
Die Endermen-Invasion: Roman für Minecrafter by Winter Morgan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWill a griefer destroy Steve’s hope of winning the elite building competition?In this third installment of the Minecraft Gamer’s Adventure series, Steve is invited to participate in an elite building competition on Mushroom Island. His friends�Max, Lucy, and Henry�are impressed and want to join their friend on a journey to the island...Categorized as:
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![Greetings from the Graveyard by Kate Klise, M. Sarah Klise]()
Greetings from the Graveyard by Kate Klise, M. Sarah Klise
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRoses are red, Violets are blue. If a ghost can write books, Why not greeting cards, too?The bestselling trio from Spence Mansion is launching a greeting card company called Greetings from the Graveyard. But what kind of card do you send to an ex-girlfriend who threatens to publish the love letters of Ignatius B... -
![An Alex Cross Omnibus: Cat and Mouse & Pop Goes the Weasel by James Patterson]()
An Alex Cross Omnibus: Cat and Mouse & Pop Goes the Weasel by James Patterson
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo classic Alex Cross novels in one fantastic package.In CAT AND MOUSE, Alex Cross is called to Union Station train terminal a man is on the loose, firing at random into the swarming crowds of travellers. Psychopath Gary Soneji seems determined to go down in a blaze of glory, and he wants Alex Cross to be there... -
![Ready for a Scare? by P.J. Night, Heather Alexander]()
Ready for a Scare? by P.J. Night, Heather Alexander
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBirthday girl and queen of all things spooky, Kelly Garcia is all set to have the perfect night. First her parents are going out of town. And although they hired a babysitter, Kelly is excited to basically be on her own... -
![This Hotel Is Haunted! by Geronimo Stilton]()
This Hotel Is Haunted! by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEach Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.My good friend Hercule Poirat and I were called to investigate mysterious events in the famouse Grand Hotel in New Mouse City. There was a ghost haunting the hotel and scaring guests! It was wearing armor and carrying a ball and chain...Categorized as:
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![The Quest for the Diamond Sword by Winter Morgan]()
The Quest for the Diamond Sword by Winter Morgan
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSteve lives on a wheat farm. He has everything he needs to live in the Minecraft world: a bed, a house, and food. Steve likes to spend his mornings in the NCP village and trade his wheat for emeralds, armor, books, swords, and food. One morning, he finds that Zombies have attacked the villagers...Categorized as:
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![ΔΙΠΛΗ ΤΑΥΤΟΤΗΤΑ by Danielle Girard]()
ΔΙΠΛΗ ΤΑΥΤΟΤΗΤΑ by Danielle Girard
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe acclaimed author of Chasing Darkness, Savage Art, and Ruthless Game is back with a thrilling new novel... When computer programmer Cody O'Brien's son is kidnapped in broad daylight, Cody's greatest fear is knowing the true motive behind it... A former FBI agent with a new identity, Cody knows that old secrets-and vendettas-die hard...Categorized as:
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![Treasure Hunters in Trouble by Winter Morgan]()
Treasure Hunters in Trouble by Winter Morgan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this fourth installment of the Minecraft Gamer’s Adventure series, Steve receives a distress call from his friends Max, Lucy, and Henry. They have found an abundance of treasure in a temple, but they can’t get out! He immediately sets off for the desert to help his friends. Once Steve gets to them, they will all be rewarded with a supply of emeralds, gold ingots, and many other rare treasures...Categorized as:
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![The Skeletons Strike Back by Winter Morgan]()
The Skeletons Strike Back by Winter Morgan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSteve and his friends are back at the wheat farm trying to find a way to secure their crops from hostile mobs when their old friend Georgia comes to them for help. Georgia’s village is in the middle of a serious skeleton attack. The skeletons appear at dawn, and nobody can go to bed without risking death...Categorized as:
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![Bring Me the Head of Ivy Pocket by Caleb Krisp]()
Bring Me the Head of Ivy Pocket by Caleb Krisp
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMeet the girl who ABSOLUTELY EVERYONE is trying to avoid! The completely unreliable and totally irrepressible Ivy Pocket must orchestrate a most daring and brilliant rescue in the wickedly funny conclusion to the Ivy Pocket trilogy. Neil Gaiman meets Lemony Snicket and the Series of Unfortunate Events in this hilarious series that the Huffington Post called “a must-read... -
![Clash of the Creepers by Winter Morgan]()
Clash of the Creepers by Winter Morgan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe final chapter in the series that began with The Quest for the Diamond Sword—will Steve and his friends find Mine Mountain and get the legendary treasure?When Steve’s friends Max, Lucy, and Henry get their hands on a map with the location of the legendary Mine Mountain, Steve questions if the map is a fake...Categorized as:
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![Today I'm a Monster by Agnes Green, Trevor Judson]()
Today I'm a Monster by Agnes Green, Trevor Judson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Today I am a monsterI wake with a sore headI want to keep on dreamingDon't get me out of bed!.."... -
![Not Me by Elise Gravel]()
Not Me by Elise Gravel
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWho made this mess?When dad asks who left socks all over the place, a brother and sister insist that it was "Not Me... -
![Ride for Your Life! by Geronimo Stilton]()
Ride for Your Life! by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBreakout star Creepella von Cacklefur is back in another fur-raising adventure!The fair has come to Mysterious Valley! Creepella is looking to forward a fun, thrilling day of rides and games with her family and friends...Categorized as:
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![The Mystery of the Griefer's Mark by Winter Morgan]()
The Mystery of the Griefer's Mark by Winter Morgan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSteve is back and ready for more adventures! But this time the excitement lands closer to home. While walking home from the village, Steve is surprised to hear a loud BOOM! When he returns home, he finds his wheat farm destroyed and a huge crater where the wheat once grew. And his diamond sword is missing! Steve believes it’s the act of a griefer with a lot of TNT...Categorized as:
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![Best Friends Forever by P.J. Night]()
Best Friends Forever by P.J. Night
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKatie’s getting a new BFF—whether she likes it or not—in this scary You’re Invited to a Creepover tale.Katie Walsh is majorly bummed when her BFF moves away. But her hopes soar when the new girl at school, Whitney, befriends her right away and invites her to spend the night at her house for a sleepover. Katie loved sleepovers with her old BFF, so she’s sure she will have a great time... -
![Secret Vengeance by F. Paul Wilson]()
Secret Vengeance by F. Paul Wilson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEveryone loves senior Carson Toliver, the captain and quarterback of the football team, heartthrob of South Burlington County Regional High—especially the girls. Even Jack's best friend Weezy has a crush on him. And unlike most of the popular kids at school, he's not stuck up. Jack even sees him defending a piney kid who is being bullied in the hall...Categorized as:
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![The Big Bad Blackout by Megan McDonald]()
The Big Bad Blackout by Megan McDonald
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn their third full-colour adventure, Judy Moody and Stink face some wicked weather – and a night without any electricity! Hold on to your umbrella and stock up on marshmallows – Hurricane Elmer is coming to town! The Moody family hunker down with baked beans and batteries to wait out the storm... -
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![The Haunted Hotel by Ron Roy]()
The Haunted Hotel by Ron Roy
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsDon’t miss A to Z Mysteries—alphabetic adventures that are full of thrills, chills, and cases to crack! H is for Haunted..Categorized as:
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![The Five O'Clock Ghost by Dori Hillestad Butler]()
The Five O'Clock Ghost by Dori Hillestad Butler
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKaz and Claire are back for a timely mystery in this adorable series by Edgar Award winner Dori Hillestad Butler! Kaz and Claire are called in for another ghostly mystery, and this ghost is always right on time. When Claire's friend tells the young detectives about his five o'clock ghost, Kaz wonders if it could be his own missing brother, Little John... -
![The Secret Room by Dori Hillestad Butler]()
The Secret Room by Dori Hillestad Butler
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNow that Kaz can finally pass through walls without feeling all “skizzy,” he can go explore Beckett’s secret room at the back of the library... -
![The Pinstripe Ghost by David A. Kelly]()
The Pinstripe Ghost by David A. Kelly
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBatting second—book #2 in a brand-new early chapter book mystery series where each book is set in a different American ballpark! Mike and Kate are waiting for Kate's mom at a boring press conference in Yankee Stadium when the team official says something that makes Mike perk up his ears...Categorized as:
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![Don't Drink the Punch! by P.J. Night]()
Don't Drink the Punch! by P.J. Night
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn obsessive crush puts partygoers in danger in this delightfully scary story. Kayla Evans wants to be in the popular crowd. She wants it so much that she looks the other way whenever queen bee Alice Grafton is rude to her and to everyone else. It seems like Alice only likes one person: her crush, Nick Maroulis... -
![The Ghost Backstage by Dori Hillestad Butler]()
The Ghost Backstage by Dori Hillestad Butler
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKaz and Claire’s new detective agency is a success! Their latest case, though, is proving to be the hardest yet. When Claire’s classmate says he saw a ghost backstage while rehearsing the school play, Kaz goes to school with Claire to investigate... -
![Together Forever by P.J. Night]()
Together Forever by P.J. Night
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA summer camp dream romance turns into a nightmare in this frighteningly fun addition to Spotlight's popular horror series.All the girls in Bunk 9 at Camp Minnehaha wake up one morning having had the same terrible nightmare about a sinister boy in an abandoned cabin in the woods. All the girls, that is, except goody-goody Samantha Harmon... -
![Fashion Frightmare! by Sienna Mercer]()
Fashion Frightmare! by Sienna Mercer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe twins' 16th adventure finds them sleuthing with styleThe Café Creative fashion show is just around the corner, and everyone who's anyone is ready to strike a pose. Everyone except Ivy, that is. Modeling is her worst nightmare! Twin sister Olivia is there to lend a hand. But soon strutting down the catwalk is the least of their worries, when a priceless accessory goes missing... -
![Is She for Real? by P.J. Night]()
Is She for Real? by P.J. Night
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsP.J. Night's latest installment in the spooky and spectacular Creepover series for middle-grade girls is a level 5 on the Creep-o-Meter.In Is She For Real?, Bethany has just moved to Old Warwick, a quaint old town that is said to be haunted by the ghost of Lady Warwick. Lady Warwick lived centuries ago and died of a broken heart…but her grave was found empty shortly after her death... -
![Ghost in the Attic by Dori Hillestad Butler]()
Ghost in the Attic by Dori Hillestad Butler
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA brand-new young chapter book series from Edgar Award winner Dori Hillestad Butler! After successfully solving the mystery of the ghost in the library, Kaz and Claire land the first case for their detective agency--a haunted attic in a neighbor's home! With a little help from Grannie, Kaz and Claire discover that what appeared to be something spooky has a much simpler explanation...Categorized as:
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![The Spaghetti-Slurping Sewer Serpent by Laura Ripes]()
The Spaghetti-Slurping Sewer Serpent by Laura Ripes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSammy Sanders can’t sleep. He is 77 percent sure that a spaghetti-slurping serpent lives in his sewer. Sammy and his sidekicks—his sister, Sally, and their slobbery dog, Stan—set out to discover the truth. What Sammy finds is a surprise in this tongue-twisting mystery featuring the slippery letter S. The bright, fun artwork was created in colored pencil...Categorized as:
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![The Ghost at the Fire Station by Dori Hillestad Butler, Aurore Damant]()
The Ghost at the Fire Station by Dori Hillestad Butler, Aurore Damant
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith a lot of searching and a lot of luck, Kaz has found his dog Cosmo, his little brother Little John, his grandmom, and his grandpops... -
![The Mask Of Destiny by Richard Newsome]()
The Mask Of Destiny by Richard Newsome
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe police have finally caught the evil murderer Sir Mason Green. The third casket and whatever treasure it contains can remain a secret just as the Fraternity wished, and Gerald can relax and enjoy his billions. Or can he?At his trial, Green drops dead in the dock. Forensic testing shows that he was poisoned by a dart—and Gerald’s DNA is on the blowgun...Categorized as:
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![Night of the Puppet People by R.L. Stine]()
Night of the Puppet People by R.L. Stine
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust in time for the Goosebumps movie, in theaters October 16, 2015!Ben and Jenny Renfro are terrified of puppets and they don't know why. It's just been a fear that the twins have shared for as long as they can remember. Yes, they are creeped out by all kinds of puppets, but especially marionettes. Something about all of those wires is extra scary... -
![Creepella von Cacklefur #3: Ghost Pirate Treasure by Geronimo Stilton]()
Creepella von Cacklefur #3: Ghost Pirate Treasure by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBreakout star Creepella von Cacklefur is back in another fur-raising adventure!Oh, no! Billy Squeakspeare has a big problem, and he needs Creepella's help. Someone's been digging holes around Squeakspeare Mansion at night, and Billy wants to find out who it is...Categorized as:
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![Wisconsin Werewolves by Johnathan Rand]()
Wisconsin Werewolves by Johnathan Rand
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBook Details: Format: Paperback Publication Date:... -
![Hello Neighbor #1: Missing Pieces by Carly Anne West]()
Hello Neighbor #1: Missing Pieces by Carly Anne West
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNicky Roth has always been a lonely kid. But that all changes when he and his family move to Raven Brooks and meet their eccentric neighbors, the Petersons. Nicky befriends the Petersons' son, Aaron, bonding over their talents for tinkering. Soon the boys are inseparable and using their skills to pull pranks on the townspeople... -
![Les damnés by Patrick Isabelle]()
Les damnés by Patrick Isabelle
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsL’été a été tranquille dans la petite ville de St-Hector. Si William Walker a enfin l’impression que sa vie redevient normale après les événements du printemps, quelque chose cloche toujours… quelqu’un ou quelque chose l’épie. Il en est persuadé. Lorsque le Collège Anna Caritas ouvre ses portes pour la rentrée, William n’a plus le choix : il devra revoir Marianne Roberts. Mais il y a pire... -
![The Scariest Story You've Ever Heard by Ron Keres]()
The Scariest Story You've Ever Heard by Ron Keres
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings2022 Readers' Choice Book Awards GOLD MEDAL WINNER!Step into a world of spooky delight with The Scariest Story You've Ever Heard. This award-winning and whimsical rhyming read-aloud is a must-have for fans of B.J. Novak's The Book with No Pictures and Aaron Reynolds' Creepy Crayon!…Darkness falls.Strange noises fill the air... -
![Classes Are Canceled! by Jack Chabert]()
Classes Are Canceled! by Jack Chabert
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWill Eerie Elementary be torn down?Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
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![The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill]()
The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA fantasy about the power of generosity and love, and how a community suffers when they disappear. Stone-in-the-Glen, once a lovely town, has fallen on hard times. Fires, floods, and other calamities have caused the people to lose their library, their school, their park, and even their neighborliness. The people put their faith in the Mayor, a dazzling fellow who promises he alone can help... -
![The Zombie Zone by Ron Roy, John Steven Gurney]()
The Zombie Zone by Ron Roy, John Steven Gurney
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are excited to vacation in the Louisiana bayou. But the small village they visit has a scary problem. The villagers tell stories of voodoo and a giant zombie with silver hair who has been digging up graves in the cemetery. Can the tales be true? Illustrations...Categorized as:
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![The Blurred Man by Anthony Horowitz]()
The Blurred Man by Anthony Horowitz
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe man in the photo is so blurry, it's impossible to make out what he really looks like...Categorized as:
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![The Monster That Ate My Socks by A.J. Cosmo]()
The Monster That Ate My Socks by A.J. Cosmo
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat happens to all those socks that go missing? Monsters eat them of... -
![The Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler]()
The Gym Teacher from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom the zany, bestselling series that has sold more than 200,000 copes comes a hilarious new picture book. If young readers thought the Teacher and the Principal from the Black Lagoon were scary, wait until they see the gym teacher! This third book explores a youngster's fear of meeting a new teacher . . -
![Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom by Suzy Kline]()
Horrible Harry and the Drop of Doom by Suzy Kline
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's the last day of second grade, and Song Lee's having a party at the amusement park to celebrate. Harry can't wait to go on all the rides, except for one--THE DROP OF DOOM...Categorized as:
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