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Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Adventure Stories > Horror & Ghost Stories

Tamsin (Paperback): Peter S. Beagle Tamsin (Paperback)
Peter S. Beagle
R209 Discovery Miles 2 090 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Arriving in the English countryside to live with her mother and new stepfather, Jenny has no interest in her surroundings&150until she meets Tamsin. Since her death over 300 years ago, Tamsin has haunted the lonely estate without rest, trapped by a hidden trauma she can't remember, and a powerful evil even the spirits of night cannot name. To help her, Jenny must delve deeper into the dark world than any human has in hundreds of years, and face danger that will change her life forever. . . .

The Chosen, 5 (Hardcover, Collectors ed.): L. J. Smith The Chosen, 5 (Hardcover, Collectors ed.)
L. J. Smith
R351 Discovery Miles 3 510 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
To Hell With It (Paperback): Erin Bedford, May Sage To Hell With It (Paperback)
Erin Bedford, May Sage
R340 R318 Discovery Miles 3 180 Save R22 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Sixteen Souls (Paperback): Rosie Talbot Sixteen Souls (Paperback)
Rosie Talbot
R300 R238 Discovery Miles 2 380 Save R62 (21%) Ships in 5 - 7 working days

The spooky, swoony YA debut from BookTok star @Merrowchild! Someone is stripping Europe's most haunted city of its spirits. When self-destructive, 16-year-old seer, Charlie Frith, realises that one of his own ghostly friends has gone missing, he must put aside his own safety - and reclusive existence - if he is to find them. Charlie reluctantly teams up with Sam Harrow - the new seer in town - and a rag-tag group of ghosts, to save their friends from a fate literally worse than death. But there is a dark purpose behind these disappearances - more sinister than Charlie could ever have imagined. And, as he slowly comes to terms with his romantic feelings for Sam, the stakes become even higher as time quickly runs out! Perfect for fans of Cemetery Boys, Becky Albertalli and V E Schwab. #SixteenSouls has more than a-quarter-of-a-million views on TikTok and counting. A must-read for all young adult fans with intricately plotted mystery, sublime world-building and fantastically diverse cast of characters. Praise for Sixteen Souls: "Delivers fun and frights in equal measure. A fantastically spooky, thrilling adventure!" - Kat Ellis, author of Wicked Little Deeds "Flawless twists, this book immediately pulled me in." - H.M Long, author of Hall of Smoke "A captivating take of loss, friendship and love that had me gripped from first to last." - Menna van Praag, author of The Sisters Grimm "Absolutely gripped." - Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the Undead "The writing is rich; the characters sharply drawn." - K.D Edwards, author of The Tarot Sequence Series "Sixteen Souls is a boundlessly clever, heartfelt queer take on the story of a sensitive young man who sees dead people. Talbot has crafted something chillingly delightful! Perfect for any ghoul-lover's shelf!" - Adam Sass, author of Surrender Your Sons and The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers "Deliciously dark" - Cynthia Murphy, author of Last One to Die, Win Lose Kill Die and The Midnight Game "A delectable mystery" - Dawn Kurtagich, author of The Dead House "An outstanding debut" - Bex Hogan, author of Isles of Storm and Sorrow series

Dark Angel, 4 (Hardcover, Collector ed.): L. J. Smith Dark Angel, 4 (Hardcover, Collector ed.)
L. J. Smith
R408 R351 Discovery Miles 3 510 Save R57 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Monster Hunter (Paperback): Guy Bass The Monster Hunter (Paperback)
Guy Bass; Illustrated by Pete Williamson 1
R185 R158 Discovery Miles 1 580 Save R27 (15%) Ships in 5 - 7 working days

'It's dark monstrous fun!' Wondrous Reads Re-join Stitch Head, as he steps out of the shadows into the adventure of an almost-lifetime... When an unexpected visitor crash-lands on top of Castle Grotteskew, Stitch Head knows it can only mean trouble. Eccentric explorer, Dotty Dauntless, has bet her fortune on delivering a monster to the Venture Club - the problem is, all the castle's monsters are as meek as kittens... The sixth and final book in the best-selling, laugh-out-loud STITCH HEAD series by award-winning author Guy Bass, with illustrations by Pete Williamson. Full of monstrous fun, STITCH HEAD is perfect for fans of David Walliams, AMELIA FANG and THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL. Delve into Stitch Head's other adventures: STITCH HEAD THE PIRATE'S EYE THE GHOST OF GROTTESKEW THE SPIDER'S LAIR THE BEAST OF GRUBBERS NUBBIN

Aftershocks (Hardcover): Anne Fine Aftershocks (Hardcover)
Anne Fine
R434 Discovery Miles 4 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A family mix-up means Louie has to tag along with his engineer father and his team as they head for a routine job in the farthest flung and most neglected province of the Federation. A massive earthquake, with ensuing tsunami, devastates the entire isolated coastal region, laying bare the other-worldly manner in which the silent and strange Endlanders deal with life, death and the hinterlands of memory and loss. Their curious and unsettling ways raise ghosts for Louie, who has recently lost his own brother. This modern fable - part ghost-story, part coming-of-age novel and part astute social and family observation - explores the ways in which grief can affect not only individuals, but communities at large.

Ben & Becky in the Haunted House (Paperback, 1st ed): Sindy McKay Ben & Becky in the Haunted House (Paperback, 1st ed)
Sindy McKay; Illustrated by Meredith Johnson
R141 Discovery Miles 1 410 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Ben and Becky set out to solve the mystery of a haunted house and find their lost grandfather.

The Fear Place (Paperback): Phyllis Reynolds Naylor The Fear Place (Paperback)
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
R178 R165 Discovery Miles 1 650 Save R13 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

For Doug's brother, Gordie, the ridge with its spectacular view is a magical, special place, but for Doug, it's The Fear Place. Two years ago, Doug hiked to the ridge during his family's annual camping trip, and he vowed never again to cross the narrow ledge from which the earth dropped away six hundred feet to the canyon below.

But now the boys' parents have been called from their vacation by a family emergency, and Doug and Gordie are alone in the wilderness. After one of their seemingly endless fights, Gordie has stomped away from their campsite. When Girdle doesn't return, Doug fears the worst, particularly when he hears reports that a cougar has been sighted nearby. Doug knows he has to go after his brother, and he knows where he will find him. What he can't imagine is the surprising source of the courage to overcome his fears.

The Graveyard Book (Paperback): Neil Gaiman The Graveyard Book (Paperback)
Neil Gaiman 1
R235 Discovery Miles 2 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this Newbery Medal-winning novel, Bod is an unusual boy who inhabits an unusual place--he's the only living resident of a graveyard. Raised from infancy by the ghosts, werewolves, and other cemetery denizens, Bod has learned the antiquated customs of his guardians' time as well as their ghostly teachings--such as the ability to Fade so mere mortals cannot see him.

Can a boy raised by ghosts face the wonders and terrors of the worlds of both the living and the dead? And then there are being such as ghouls that aren't really one thing or the other.

The Graveyard Book won the Newbery Medal and the Carnegie Medal and is a Hugo Award Winner for Best Novel.

Supports the Common Core State Standards

Rugby Rebel - Discovering History - Uncovering Mystery (Paperback): Gerard Siggins Rugby Rebel - Discovering History - Uncovering Mystery (Paperback)
Gerard Siggins
R282 R263 Discovery Miles 2 630 Save R19 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Eoin Madden's having a busy term with friend issues, schoolwork and new rugby challenges; he's been moved up to train with the Junior Cup team, which is hard work, plus there's trouble in his dormitory as mobile phones start going missing! But as usual there are ghostly goings-on in Castlerock school - what's the link between Eoin's history lessons and the new spirit he's spotted wearing a Belvedere rugby jersey? ... Historical and modern mysteries combine in this intriguing tale of rugby, rebellion and ghosts. 'Beautifully crafted by Siggins, this is a book that will thrill any rugby-mad youngster while delighting sports fans (of any age) with an interest in entertaining storytelling.' Irish Daily Mail on Rugby Warrior

Monster of Disguise (Paperback): Joe McGee Monster of Disguise (Paperback)
Joe McGee; Illustrated by Ethan Long
R137 Discovery Miles 1 370 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The Junior Monster Scouts must save the village from a carnival with a not-so-fun funhouse in the hilarious fourth chapter book of the Junior Monster Scouts series! A carnival has come to The Village, complete with a fun house! But what the villagers don't know is that Baron Von Grump is behind it. If the villagers won't be silent on their own, he'll hypnotize them and finally get the peace and quiet he needs! When Junior Monster Scouts Vampyra, Wolfy, and Franky go to the carnival with their new friend George, the Invisible Boy, they can tell not everything is fun and games. Everyone is under some kind of spell! Can the little monsters beat Baron Von Grump's mesmerizing fun house mirrors and free the villagers?

Firelight (Paperback): Kazu Kibuishi Firelight (Paperback)
Kazu Kibuishi
R330 R305 Discovery Miles 3 050 Save R25 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The unforgettable seventh book in Kazu Kibuishi's #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel series. Emily, Trellis, and Vigo visit Algos Island, where they can access and enter lost memories. They're hoping to uncover the events of Trellis's mysterious childhood - knowledge they can use against the Elf King. What they discover is a dark secret that changes everything. Meanwhile, the Voice of Emily's Amulet is getting stronger, and threatens to overtake her completely. Full-colour graphic novel Kibushi is the illustrator of the 15th anniversary Harry Potter covers in the US Kibushi is also well known throughout the comics industry and has an awesome fan base PRAISE FOR THE AMULET SERIES Five - no, three pages into Amulet and you'll be hooked. - Jeff Smith, creator of BONE Stellar artwork, imaginative character design, moody color and consistent pacing. - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY A must for all fantasy fans. - KIRKUS REVIEWS

Black Dawn, 8 (Hardcover): L. J. Smith Black Dawn, 8 (Hardcover)
L. J. Smith
R539 R361 Discovery Miles 3 610 Save R178 (33%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Secret Circle: The Temptation (Paperback): L. J. Smith The Secret Circle: The Temptation (Paperback)
L. J. Smith
R362 Discovery Miles 3 620 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The Temptation is the spellbinding conclusion to New York Times bestselling author L. J. Smith's YA Secret Circle series, perfect for fans of the Beautiful Creatures series. As the leader of the Secret Circle, Cassie is faced with impossible choices and new dangers at every turn ...and one wrong move can break the Circle apart forever. Now, as Cassie battles her evil half sister, she faces a new and terrible danger. Black John's curse has been unleashed on the Circle, and it is up to Cassie to set things right. As Cassie's heart is tested once more, she is forced to finally choose between Nick and Adam, and she faces the ultimate test of her power in this gripping showdown between good and evil.

The 13th Day in Chengdu (Paperback): De Wet Hugo The 13th Day in Chengdu (Paperback)
De Wet Hugo
R190 R178 Discovery Miles 1 780 Save R12 (6%) Ships in 7 - 11 working days

Hugo and his mom has moved to Chengdu in China. Hugo is quite a nervous child and he has all kinds of superstitions – at the top of the list is the number 13.

Everyone knows evil follows where that number is concerned.

When the lift in their apartment building keeps stopping at the 13th floor and Hugo starts seeing blinking eyes in the moments the doors open, surely this means the ghost of Sarah Mallory is haunting him, right?

Why else does all kinds of strange and inexplicable things keep happening to Hugo in this country full of myths, legends and magic?

A nail-biting novel that is perfect for young teens!

The Bone Witch (Paperback): Rin Chupeco The Bone Witch (Paperback)
Rin Chupeco 1
R246 R229 Discovery Miles 2 290 Save R17 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

In the captivating start to the darkly lyrical fantasy series for readers of Leigh Bardugo and Sabaa Tahir, Tea can raise the dead, but resurrection comes at a price...

Let me be clear: I never intended to raise my brother from his grave, though he may claim otherwise. If there's anything I've learned from him in the years since, it's that the dead hide truths as well as the living.

When Tea accidentally resurrects her brother from the dead, she learns she is different from the other witches in her family. Her gift for necromancy means that she's a bone witch, a title that makes her feared and ostracized by her community. But Tea finds solace and guidance with an older, wiser bone witch, who takes Tea and her brother to another land for training.

In her new home, Tea puts all her energy into becoming an asha-one who can wield elemental magic. But dark forces are approaching quickly, and in the face of danger, Tea will have to overcome her obstacles...and make a powerful choice.

Memoirs of a Geisha meets The Name of the Wind in this brilliant new fantasy series by Rin Chupeco!

The Front Room (Paperback): Michelle Magorian The Front Room (Paperback)
Michelle Magorian; Illustrated by Vladimir Stankovic 1
R226 R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Save R22 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The holiday was supposed to give them a break, a chance to get away and heal after the loss of the baby. But Hannah's parents are still listless and distracted, and her toddler brother doesn't understand what's going on. And worst of all, something feels wrong in Hannah's room. Her mum and dad don't understand what she's trying to tell them, so one stormy night Hannah sneaks out to find someone who can tell her the truth about the Front Room...Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+

Dark Tales for Kids - 6 Scary Tales for Young Minds (Paperback): Petra Stankovic Dark Tales for Kids - 6 Scary Tales for Young Minds (Paperback)
Petra Stankovic; Mona Liza Santos
R475 Discovery Miles 4 750 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Bendy: The Illusion of Living (Hardcover): Adrienne Kress Bendy: The Illusion of Living (Hardcover)
Adrienne Kress
R404 R306 Discovery Miles 3 060 Save R98 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Enter the mind of Joey Drew in this exclusive memoir, sure to captivate fans of the hit horror video games Bendy and the Ink Machine and Bendy and the Dark Revival! Bendy fans will delight in poring over the memoir of his ingenious creator, Joey Drew. From humble beginnings to his meteoric rise as the force behind his eponymous studio, Mr Drew offers a behind the scenes peek at his many animation innovations, such as Sillivision, his 'Rules to Animate By,' and of course his unique approach to franchising - among the first of its time. This re-release even includes never before seen information omitted from the original manuscript, cobbled together from the Joey Drew Studios archive as well as Mr Drew's personal estate. Don't miss this exclusive peek inside the rise-and fall of one of the most groundbreaking animators in history!

I Can See Clearly - Rise of a Supernatural Hero (Hardcover): James A. Cusumano I Can See Clearly - Rise of a Supernatural Hero (Hardcover)
James A. Cusumano
R504 Discovery Miles 5 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Sixteen-year-old star basketball player, Luc Ponti wins an important tiebreaker game for the Palo Alto Vikings with a three-point basket during the last few seconds of play. He is simultaneously critically injured with a flagrant foul by a player from the opposing team. Luc dies for several minutes but is revived after having a near-death experience (NDE). He inexplicably begins to develop superpowers, which change the course of his life and have a profound impact on the world. Luc becomes caught in a tangled web of espionage, blackmailed by the CIA to use his powers of remote viewing to spy for them. This creates conflict in his life, most significant-how can he pursue his long-time dream of playing varsity ball for a top college; major in engineering; and possibly go pro after graduation. I Can See Clearly is the story of a talented teenager seeking the Meaning of Life and his Life Purpose, while fighting the grip of the CIA.

Skeleton Creek is Real - The Shocking Truth Revealed (Paperback): Patrick Carman Skeleton Creek is Real - The Shocking Truth Revealed (Paperback)
Patrick Carman
R337 R314 Discovery Miles 3 140 Save R23 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
In a Glass Grimmly (Paperback): Adam Gidwitz In a Glass Grimmly (Paperback)
Adam Gidwitz 1
R215 R195 Discovery Miles 1 950 Save R20 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

What really happened when Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water? Well, yes, Jack did break his crown and, yes, Jill did come tumbling after. BUT, they also went on a quest to find a looking glass, which really turned out to be a quest to find themselves. They challenged giants to an eating competition and were captured by goblins. Did they ever find the looking glass? Well, you'll just have to read this book and find out.

The Invocations (Paperback): Krystal Sutherland The Invocations (Paperback)
Krystal Sutherland
R280 R221 Discovery Miles 2 210 Save R59 (21%) Ships in 5 - 7 working days

FIVE WOMEN ARE DEAD. The killer leaves no fingerprints, no DNA. Police are utterly stumped. In a world where only women can use magic and the men who know about it seek to eradicate them, three damaged young women - one cursed, one hunted, one out for revenge - will team up to track down and take out a brutal supernatural killer.

Jude Wolf is rich as sin and handsome as the devil. But she's also cursed. Her immortal soul is tethered to a rather hateful demon - and she wants the hell out of the deal. What Jude needs is a cursewriter - and she thinks the string of dead women, all of whom she suspects are messing with the occult, might just be able to lead her to one.

Zara Jones has also been tracking the murders since they began. Her older sister was the killer's first victim. Zara doesn't just want revenge, she wants to find a way to bring her sister back. What Zara needs is a witch, a sorcerer, a necromancer - in fact, what Zara needs is a cursewriter. At the apartment of the fifth victim, Jude and Zara meet by chance, and there they find a clue that brings their paths crashing together: a strange business card bearing three words. Emer Byrne. Cursewriter.

Just Beyond: The Horror at Happy Landings (Paperback): R. L. Stine Just Beyond: The Horror at Happy Landings (Paperback)
R. L. Stine; Illustrated by Nichole Matthews, Kelly Matthews
R207 Discovery Miles 2 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Two Martians unexpectedly land on Earth and have to get home - by highjacking the bodies of two kids and leaving a trail of trouble in their wake that no one may be able to fix! ENJOY YOUR VISIT Family camping trips are supposed to be fun, but for Parker, Annie, and the Walden family, they're an absolute nightmare! After a creepy, unidentified bird attacks their mom in the forest, Parker and Annie find themselves face to face with two strange creatures that suddenly enter the kids' brains and take control of their bodies. Can Parker and Annie break loose of this horrific control and convince their family of what's happening, or will the creatures take over their lives for good?

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