Spooksville Series by Christopher Pike

Adam didn't believe all the stories about Spooksville. Adam has just moved to the small town of Springville. The first day there, he meets Sally, who tells him the city's real name is Spooksville, because of the all the spooky things that go on in it. Adam doesn't believe her until they team up with Watch and go in search of the Secret Path - a magical path that leads to other Spooksvilles. Together, Adam, Sally, and Watch will take the Secret Path and pass through a dark doorway... moreAdam didn't believe all the stories about Spooksville. Adam has just moved to the small town of Springville. The first day there, he meets Sally, who tells him the city's real name is Spooksville, because of the all the spooky things that go on in it. Adam doesn't believe her until they team up with Watch and go in search of the Secret Path - a magical path that leads to other Spooksvilles. Together, Adam, Sally, and Watch will take the Secret Path and pass through a dark doorway. On the other side they will find a terrifying Spooksville where there are huge spiders, living skeletons, evil black knights, and a witch who just loves to make dolls - out of kids. less

The ghost was mean-spirited.Cindy is playing by the ocean with her younger brother, Neil, when a ghost appears out of nowhere and grabs Neil and takes him away. Cindy tries to tell people what happened, but everyone assumes the boy must have drowned. Cindy is left heartbroken, with no one to help her find her brother. Until Sally reads about what happened in the paper. Sally believes in ghosts -- she knows ghosts are a dime a dozen when it comes to Spooksville... moreThe ghost was mean-spirited.Cindy is playing by the ocean with her younger brother, Neil, when a ghost appears out of nowhere and grabs Neil and takes him away. Cindy tries to tell people what happened, but everyone assumes the boy must have drowned. Cindy is left heartbroken, with no one to help her find her brother. Until Sally reads about what happened in the paper. Sally believes in ghosts -- she knows ghosts are a dime a dozen when it comes to Spooksville. With Adam and Watch, Sally goes to Cindy and promises to help her get her brother back.But what none of them knows is that this is a nasty old ghost.It would rather turn them all into ghosts than return Cindy's brother.Front cover illustration - Lee MacLeod less

There is a famous cave located just outside of Spooksville. Many stories surround the dark place: scary ones as well as exciting ones. Hearing the amazing tales, Adam is tempted to explore the cave with his new friends: Watch, Sally, and Cindy. But thte moment they enter the cave, the entrance closes behind them.And they are trapped in the dark.They walk deeper into the cave, frantically searching for a way out. The batteries in their flashlights begin to run low... moreThere is a famous cave located just outside of Spooksville. Many stories surround the dark place: scary ones as well as exciting ones. Hearing the amazing tales, Adam is tempted to explore the cave with his new friends: Watch, Sally, and Cindy. But thte moment they enter the cave, the entrance closes behind them.And they are trapped in the dark.They walk deeper into the cave, frantically searching for a way out. The batteries in their flashlights begin to run low. Then they realize something is following them. Something that has been in the cave for a very long time.Something big and black and hungry. less

Embark upon an out-of-this-world adventure in this fourth book in New York Times bestselling author Christopher Pike’s Spooksville series—now on TV!When Adam and his friends stay up late one night, they see bright lights in the sky. Lights that look suspiciously like flying saucers. Then, the next night, one of the saucers lands by the reservoir, and the creatures who come out of the ship don’t look like people at all. Their heads are too large, and their eyes are too big and black... moreEmbark upon an out-of-this-world adventure in this fourth book in New York Times bestselling author Christopher Pike’s Spooksville series—now on TV!When Adam and his friends stay up late one night, they see bright lights in the sky. Lights that look suspiciously like flying saucers. Then, the next night, one of the saucers lands by the reservoir, and the creatures who come out of the ship don’t look like people at all. Their heads are too large, and their eyes are too big and black. Worse, they want Adam and his friends to come with them for a little ride in space. In fact, the aliens insist that they come. They practically drag the kids into their ship. Then the flying saucer takes off! And it doesn’t look like they'll be coming back anytime soon. Can Adam and his friends figure out a way to get home? less

Adam and his friend are exploring the forest near Spooksville when they come across huge blocks of ice, hidden in the trees. They decide to melt one of the blocks with fire. When they do, a strange man comes out of the ice, and tries to grab them. This man has very cold hands, and his eyes aren't to warm either. Soon there are dozens of Cold People running around Spooksville, freezing people. It seems nothing can stop them from making everybody cold... moreAdam and his friend are exploring the forest near Spooksville when they come across huge blocks of ice, hidden in the trees. They decide to melt one of the blocks with fire. When they do, a strange man comes out of the ice, and tries to grab them. This man has very cold hands, and his eyes aren't to warm either. Soon there are dozens of Cold People running around Spooksville, freezing people. It seems nothing can stop them from making everybody cold. But Adam and his friends have an idea that just might save the day. Or else get them turned into human popsicles. less

Was she a good witch or a bad witch?The time has come for Adam and his friends to again face Spooksville's most powerful citizen--Ms. Ann Templeton. Sally says the woman is definitely a witch, but Adam and Watch are not so certain. To find the truth, they visit her castle together. There they find both good and bad: creatures more horrible than anything they could imagine, but also magical tools that can create the most wonderful things... moreWas she a good witch or a bad witch?The time has come for Adam and his friends to again face Spooksville's most powerful citizen--Ms. Ann Templeton. Sally says the woman is definitely a witch, but Adam and Watch are not so certain. To find the truth, they visit her castle together. There they find both good and bad: creatures more horrible than anything they could imagine, but also magical tools that can create the most wonderful things. But will these tools help Adam and his friends?Or are they just instruments to trick them? And make them slaves of the mysterious Ann Templeton?Front cover illustration by Lee MacLeod less

They wanted to give it one more try. Bum has told Adam and his friends about a place on the other side of the Secret Path that is supposed to be more fun than anything they have ever seen. Bum is so enthusiastic about the other dimension that Watch and Adam are willing to try the magical path once more, even though they know it is dangerous. Sally, of course, warns them that they'll all probably end up dead.As usual, they ignore Sally.They pass through the mysterious doorway... moreThey wanted to give it one more try. Bum has told Adam and his friends about a place on the other side of the Secret Path that is supposed to be more fun than anything they have ever seen. Bum is so enthusiastic about the other dimension that Watch and Adam are willing to try the magical path once more, even though they know it is dangerous. Sally, of course, warns them that they'll all probably end up dead.As usual, they ignore Sally.They pass through the mysterious doorway.They have fun, at first.Then they learn that there are much worse things than dying. less

Are there fairies and gnomes? Leprechauns and elves? Most people, including Adam, would have said no. But one day a whole herd of magical creatures invades Spooksville. At first they play childish pranks, and Adam and his friends are happy to welcome them. But quickly the pranks turn cruel, and Adam, Sally, Watch, and Cindy are soon fighting for their lives. Where did these little people come from?How can Adam and his pals make them go away?

Be very, very careful what you wish for in this ninth book in the Spooksville series New York Times bestselling author Christopher Pike.While hiking in the woods near Spooksville, Adam and his friends find a cube-shaped stone. It is clear, like a crystal, and seems to shine with colored light. To their surprise, they discover that if they hold it and make a wish for something, the wish will come true! They call it the Wishing Stone. And they love it... moreBe very, very careful what you wish for in this ninth book in the Spooksville series New York Times bestselling author Christopher Pike.While hiking in the woods near Spooksville, Adam and his friends find a cube-shaped stone. It is clear, like a crystal, and seems to shine with colored light. To their surprise, they discover that if they hold it and make a wish for something, the wish will come true! They call it the Wishing Stone. And they love it. Until they discover that there is a price to be paid for each wish…and that the price can be deadly. less

A mysterious cat causes chaos in the tenth book in New York Times bestselling author Christopher Pike’s Spooksville series.Adam and his friends are exploring the area around Spooksville when they come across a black cat. It seems friendly: it purrs when they rub its back, and licks its paws like any other cat. But then it follows them back to town, and strange things begin to happen. A tree falls down, and a house catches fire... moreA mysterious cat causes chaos in the tenth book in New York Times bestselling author Christopher Pike’s Spooksville series.Adam and his friends are exploring the area around Spooksville when they come across a black cat. It seems friendly: it purrs when they rub its back, and licks its paws like any other cat. But then it follows them back to town, and strange things begin to happen. A tree falls down, and a house catches fire. Each time something bad happens, the cat is there—watching, with its strange green eyes. And it won’t go away.Adam and his friends don’t know what to do. Especially when the fearsome feline begins to use its powers on them! less

Suddenly there are creatures from the ancient past in Spooksville. Huge meat-eating lizards attacking people in their cars. Flying reptiles swooping down and lifting kids away. But where have these dinosaurs come from? Adam and his friends discover that a huge doorway has been created between present-day Spooksville and sixty million years ago. It is through this doorway that the dinosaurs are attacking. But who created this doorway?How can it be closed before all of Spooksville is destroyed?

There are more troubles in Spooksville. A dragon has appeared out of nowhere and it is looking for its treasure. In fact, it intends to destroy the entire town unless its jewels and gold are returned immediately. The only trouble is that Adam and his friends don't know where this treasure is.Worse, the creature is rather hotheaded and won't listen to reason. It is a fire-breathing dragon, and soon it is laying waste to all that stands in its way. Even kids -- it doesn't mind burning them to ash... moreThere are more troubles in Spooksville. A dragon has appeared out of nowhere and it is looking for its treasure. In fact, it intends to destroy the entire town unless its jewels and gold are returned immediately. The only trouble is that Adam and his friends don't know where this treasure is.Worse, the creature is rather hotheaded and won't listen to reason. It is a fire-breathing dragon, and soon it is laying waste to all that stands in its way. Even kids -- it doesn't mind burning them to ash. Soon Adam and his friends are fighting for their lives. less

School has finally started in Spooksville.For Adam and his friends the first day is disturbing.Their science teacher seems to be an alien monster!He is some weird kind of reptillian creature from another planet.A creature who not only grades hard, but eats his students as well.At least this is what Adam and his friends think.The alien must be evil.He must be destroyed.Unfortunately, their science teacher is not so easy to stop!

It is Halloween and Spooksville is either the best place to be, or the worst. It depends on how scared you want to get. Adam and his friends dress up in their costumes and set out for a fun night of trick-or-treating. But along the way they come across the Evil House, hear a stream from within, and feel obligated to see what is the matter.

Mysterious balls of light are circling Spooksville, and one of them "zaps" Adam--invading his mind. Worse yet, the balls of light are slowly moving toward town, preparing to turn everyone into strange alien creatures.

Adam and his friends have found a strange toy. It is like a windup clock, and also a scary doll. While playing with it, they suddenly find themselves in another land, in a different time. Pretty soon they are having all kinds of exciting adventures. But what they don't know is that every time they change something in the past, the present also changes.

There is a horrible thing in the closet. Now there is a reason to be afraid to go to bed. Now there is a reason to lock the closet door. Now there is a reason not to turn out the light.

Spooksville is in trouble. Huge crabs have appeared on the beach. The crabs keep coming, and it seems no weapon can stop them.

Vampires are on the loose in Spooksville....Adam and his friends are in real trouble now. A bunch of vampires are stalking Spooksville, turning the normally scary town into a place of pure horror. As fast as one vampire can be stopped, another appears. The gang finally realizes that to stop the bloodsuckers once and for all they have to find the Queen of the Vampires.But this Queen is very old and very smart.Unknown to the gang, she has set a trap for them... moreVampires are on the loose in Spooksville....Adam and his friends are in real trouble now. A bunch of vampires are stalking Spooksville, turning the normally scary town into a place of pure horror. As fast as one vampire can be stopped, another appears. The gang finally realizes that to stop the bloodsuckers once and for all they have to find the Queen of the Vampires.But this Queen is very old and very smart.Unknown to the gang, she has set a trap for them.A trap that will turn them all into vampires.Cover art by John Youssi less

Someone has cast a wicked spell on Watch, and the only way to save him is to journey into a mirror world of Spooksville. There, he'll find someone just like him who also needs help--but only one Watch can be saved. The other must die.

Adam and Watch are walking by Spooksville's cemetery one evening when a skeleton suddenly jumps the wall and attacks them. Somehow they manage to fight off the creature, but the next night more skeletons wake up and they want one thing -- Watch.

Dead, but not sleeping. Spooksville's skeletons are waking up. They're rising up from the graveyard, breaking free from the earth. Why are they coming back to life? And will they get what they want from Adam and the gang?

Cindy and Bryce are hiking in the woods surrounding Spooksville when they're attacked by a blob-like creature. They try to fight the monster off, but it grabs Bryce and completely devours him. Cindy gets away to destroy the monster when Bryce reappears with no memory of the attack--and a newfound appetite!

Suddenly everyone in the gang is getting calls from a creepy sounding person--and everything he threatens them with comes true. But the gang has no way to fight back, they can only wait in fear for the next call.

The Witch has called them all to her castle. She says she is leaving Spooksville, but before she goes she wants to grant them each a wish. The gang is thrilled and they are also frightened. What price will they have to pay to have anything they ask for?