6 of the Spookiest Middle Grade Horror Books

Penguin Young ReadersFrom the co-creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles series comes a deliciously dark supernatural middle-grade coming-of-age story. Timothy’s grandpa has a saying: the best way to deal with bullies is to wump ‘em. But Timothy would never hurt a fly—and not just because he genuinely loves bugs. He’s always been a good kid…until a shadowy monster appears and begins feeding on his darkest thoughts. Facing bullies at home and at school, he cocoons himself in the monster’s shadows, where he is consumed by revenge. But how much of himself can he give up before he is completely transformed? When I was a kid, some of my favorite fall evenings were spent at my local library, searching for something spooky to bring home. Goosebumps, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, The Ghost of Fossil Glen…each book was so fun and compelling that the ensuing nightmares were worth it. My parents couldn’t complain, either, because they got me reading! If you’re of a similar mind, or you know a young reader who is, take note and beware! These middle grade horror novels are some of the spookiest published in recent years, from established authors like India Hill B...