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

The Ghost Backstage #3 (Paperback): Dori Hillestad Butler The Ghost Backstage #3 (Paperback)
Dori Hillestad Butler; Illustrated by Aurore Damant
R189 R179 Discovery Miles 1 790 Save R10 (5%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Kaz 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. From the description the boy gave, Kaz is sure it's his mom--but where has she gone? Kaz and Claire search everywhere and find no trace of her, but the mysterious ghostly activities are still happening...

The Watcher in the Shadows (Paperback): Carlos Ruiz Zafon The Watcher in the Shadows (Paperback)
Carlos Ruiz Zafon 1
R313 R285 Discovery Miles 2 850 Save R28 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A mysterious toymaker who lives as a recluse in an old mansion, surrounded by the mechanical beings he has created... an enigma surrounding strange lights that shine through the mists that envelop the small island on which the old lighthouse stands... a shadowy creature that hides deep in the woods... these are the elements of a mystery that bind 14-year-old Irene to Ismael during one magical summer spent in the Blue Bay. Irene's mother has taken a job as a housekeeper for the toymaker, Lazarus, but his house contains more secrets than Irene and Ishmael have bargained for.

Camp Murderface #2: Doom in the Deep (Hardcover): Saundra Mitchell, Josh Berk Camp Murderface #2: Doom in the Deep (Hardcover)
Saundra Mitchell, Josh Berk
R420 R310 Discovery Miles 3 100 Save R110 (26%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A long-abandoned-and long-haunted-summer camp sets the stage for the sequel to Camp Murderface, perfect for fans of old school scare masters like R.L. Stine and Christopher Pike. There's no such thing as an uneventful summer at Camp Sweetwater. Now that the Vampire Devils beneath the lake have been awakened, the camp is in big trouble. The first victims? Tez and Corryn's counselors, Gavin and Scary Mary. The Camp Director insists that the missing counselors are just quitting and going home, but Tez and Corryn don't believe it. They know something much more eeeeeeevil is afoot. With the help of their cabinmates, Tez and Corryn set out to investigate the disappearances. But what they find is a horror closer than the bottom of the lake... and it might just spell the end for all of them.

Gravediggers: Mountain of Bones (Paperback): Christopher Krovatin Gravediggers: Mountain of Bones (Paperback)
Christopher Krovatin
R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

When Ian, Kendra, and PJ are separated from their class on a school hiking trip in the mountains, the unthinkable happens: they come face-to-face with a legion of terrifying zombies. They don't know where they are. They don't know how to get home. They don't know what gruesome creatures lurk in the shadows-but when they find out, will they be able to defeat these monsters and escape the mountain together? Perfect for tween readers who are aging out of R.L. Stine's scary chapter book series, Gravediggers: Mountain of Bones is a mysterious, wild ride that will thrill readers to the very last page.

Waxwork (Paperback): Tim Collins Waxwork (Paperback)
Tim Collins; Illustrated by Mark Penman 1
R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

There's something weird about the waxwork museum Maya visits with her class. The dummies have creepy, twisted faces, and the old man who runs it is very strange. Maya tries to find out more about the old man, and makes a horrific discovery that leads her back to the museum after dark. She's soon going to wish she'd never stepped into the House of Wax. Papercuts II is a modern, eerie series written by respected authors specifically to appeal to students aged 13+. The books have a reading age of 8-9 and a manageable word count of 5,000-6,000. They are positively brimming with twists, turns, thrills, chills and toe-curling frights; perfect for keeping your readers satisfied until the very end. These eye-catching titles are ideal for struggling readers or more able readers who enjoy a quick read. But be warned, not suitable for those only partial to a happy ending.

The Lane (Paperback): Iain McLaughlin The Lane (Paperback)
Iain McLaughlin; Illustrated by James Lawrence 1
R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Everybody knows you should avoid The Lane after dark. Strange things have happened there. But nobody believes those old stories now, do they? Joe discovers that sometimes you really should listen to warnings... Papercuts II is a modern, eerie series written by respected authors specifically to appeal to students aged 13+. The books have a reading age of 8-9 and a manageable word count of 5,000-6,000. They are positively brimming with twists, turns, thrills, chills and toe-curling frights; perfect for keeping your readers satisfied until the very end. These eye-catching titles are ideal for struggling readers or more able readers who enjoy a quick read. But be warned, not suitable for those only partial to a happy ending.

Biology (Paperback): Emma Norry Biology (Paperback)
Emma Norry; Illustrated by Mark Penman 1
R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Samir is glad to be back at school after the holidays, having a laugh with his mates. But the weird new biology teacher doesn't seem to have a sense of humour. Why does he have it in for Samir? When Samir messes around with some biology equipment, his friends start getting hurt. Suddenly things aren't so funny after all. Papercuts II is a modern, eerie series written by respected authors specifically to appeal to students aged 13+. The books have a reading age of 8-9 and a manageable word count of 5,000-6,000. They are positively brimming with twists, turns, thrills, chills and toe-curling frights; perfect for keeping your readers satisfied until the very end. These eye-catching titles are ideal for struggling readers or more able readers who enjoy a quick read. But be warned, not suitable for those only partial to a happy ending.

Dark Tide (Paperback): Jon Mayhew Dark Tide (Paperback)
Jon Mayhew; Illustrated by Mark Penman 1
R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Adam Tiller visits Dark Cove every year. Only the legend of an evil mermaid who haunts the bay makes this sleepy fishing village interesting. Adam sets out to make a hoax video of her. But other forces are at work in the village and the mermaid might be the least of Adam's problems. After all, she's just a legend, and legends aren't real. Are they? Papercuts II is a modern, eerie series written by respected authors specifically to appeal to students aged 13+. The books have a reading age of 8-9 and a manageable word count of 5,000-6,000. They are positively brimming with twists, turns, thrills, chills and toe-curling frights; perfect for keeping your readers satisfied until the very end. These eye-catching titles are ideal for struggling readers or more able readers who enjoy a quick read. But be warned, not suitable for those only partial to a happy ending.

Ghost Island (Paperback): Shannon Gilligan Ghost Island (Paperback)
Shannon Gilligan; Illustrated by Keith Newton
R237 R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Save R33 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

You are on an exciting sailing trip with your family. Some kids who live on the island tell you about an old graveyard they think is haunted. Are you brave enough to visit it?

The Monster Doctor (Paperback): John Kelly The Monster Doctor (Paperback)
John Kelly 1
R192 Discovery Miles 1 920 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Are you . . . A dragon with indigestion? A blob with a cold? A yeti with a sore foot? Then book an appointment with the MONSTER DOCTOR. No THING too small, no creature too big! Ozzy is just an ordinary human boy - until he gets a job at the monster doctor's surgery! He's now spending his summer helping the doctor cure her strange and wonderful monster-patients, and he has to find a way to help her save the surgery . . . The first in a howlingly hilarious series of monster adventures written and illustrated by John Kelly that will have you laughing your head off . . . literally. Don't miss Ozzy's next adventure in The Monster Doctor: Revolting Rescue!

Pandora Reborn (Paperback): John Coon Pandora Reborn (Paperback)
John Coon
R472 Discovery Miles 4 720 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Maren Stoffels Box of Horrors - Escape Room, Fright Night, Room Service (Paperback): Maren Stoffels Maren Stoffels Box of Horrors - Escape Room, Fright Night, Room Service (Paperback)
Maren Stoffels
R930 R783 Discovery Miles 7 830 Save R147 (16%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Friday Night Headlights (Paperback): Michael Dahl Friday Night Headlights (Paperback)
Michael Dahl; Illustrated by Euan Cook
R264 Discovery Miles 2 640 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

After an away game victory, a bus full of American football players heads back home. Suddenly, all of the players receive the same message on their phones -- an image of a mysterious shadow figure. When the figure appears on the road ahead of them is all hope lost? Or can the team pull out another win? Bestselling author Michael Dahl (LIBRARY OF DOOM and IGOR'S LAB OF FEAR) takes young readers on the ride of their life in this addictively creepy series SCHOOL BUS OF HORRORS!

City of Ghosts 2: Tunnel of Bones (Hardcover): Victoria Schwab, V. E. Schwab City of Ghosts 2: Tunnel of Bones (Hardcover)
Victoria Schwab, V. E. Schwab 1
R489 R450 Discovery Miles 4 500 Save R39 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The thrilling sequel to Victoria Schwab's New York Times bestselling City of Ghosts!

Trouble is haunting Cassidy Blake . . . even more than usual.

She (plus her ghost best friend, Jacob, of course) are in Paris, where Cass's parents are filming their TV show about the world's most haunted cities. Sure, it's fun eating croissants and seeing the Eiffel Tower, but there's true ghostly danger lurking beneath Paris, in the creepy underground Catacombs.

When Cass accidentally awakens a frighteningly strong spirit, she must rely on her still-growing skills as a ghosthunter -- and turn to friends both old and new to help her unravel a mystery. But time is running out, and the spirit is only growing stronger.

And if Cass fails, the force she's unleashed could haunt the city forever.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Schwab returns to the spooky and heart-pounding world of City of Ghosts, delivering thrilling new adventures and an unforgettable spin on friendship. (Because sometimes, even psychic ghost best friends have secrets. . .)

Where's the Zombie? (Paperback): Paul Moran Where's the Zombie? (Paperback)
Paul Moran 1
R224 R206 Discovery Miles 2 060 Save R18 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The virus is spreading and nowhere is safe. It's a scramble for survival as the number of zombies grows with every turn of the page...

From a hospital under quarantine and an underground bunker, to a White House evacuation and full-scale battle in the streets, zombie fans will love this scary and stomach churning search book.

With 48 pages of full colour illustrations, Where's The Zombie? promises to amuse, entertain and terrify readers as they hunt for the family of zombies among the crowds in this zombie activity book.

Three Strikes (Paperback): Lucy Christopher Three Strikes (Paperback)
Lucy Christopher 1
R262 R242 Discovery Miles 2 420 Save R20 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Three Strikes is a collection of three dark novellas from three star YA authors: Undergrowth - Lucy Christopher: Kasha has answered the advert for The Tribe. Now she sits writing alone in the darkness of the jungle. Is she the only one left? Then she spots a red light blinking at her from the darkness. Cat s eyes? A camera? The Twins of Blackfin - Kat Ellis: Every evening Bo visits her best friend Sky s grave. One night she hears a girl s voice. Following it leads her to a journal and a crypt. Matchgirl - Rhian Ivory: A modern YA retelling of Hans Christian Andersen s The Little Match Girl. Busking, runaway Nia is mugged and left badly hurt in a tunnel. All she has is three matches, and she starts seeing pictures in the light... A story of grief, love and music.

Harrow Lake (Paperback): Kat Ellis Harrow Lake (Paperback)
Kat Ellis 1
R252 R230 Discovery Miles 2 300 Save R22 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Stephen King meets Hitchcock for the Netflix generation in Harrow Lake, the most nerve-shredding thriller of the summer.

Welcome to Harrow Lake. Someone's expecting you . . .

Lola Nox is the daughter of a celebrated horror filmmaker - she thinks nothing can scare her. But when her father is brutally attacked in their New York apartment, she's swiftly packed off to live with a grandmother she's never met in Harrow Lake, the eerie town where her father's most iconic horror movie was shot. The locals are weirdly obsessed with the film that put their town on the map - and there are strange disappearances, which the police seem determined to explain away.

And there's someone - or something - stalking her every move.

The more Lola discovers about the town, the more terrifying it becomes. Because Lola's got secrets of her own. And if she can't find a way out of Harrow Lake, they might just be the death of her.

One-Eyed Doll (Paperback): James Preller, Iacopo Bruno One-Eyed Doll (Paperback)
James Preller, Iacopo Bruno
R420 R386 Discovery Miles 3 860 Save R34 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Welcome. Have a seat. The doll will move if you ask nicely. She's got a story to tell. But be warned. "One-Eyed Doll "isn't just any tale. This is a "Scary Tale." Meet Malick Rice and his sister, Tiana. Two kids who love to hunt for hidden treasure and are about to make their biggest find yet. A small box, locked tight, buried behind a deserted house. A box meant to stay buried forever... in this bone-chilling tale from James Preller and Iacopo Bruno.

The Final Nightmare (Paperback): Rodman Philbrick, Lynn Harnett The Final Nightmare (Paperback)
Rodman Philbrick, Lynn Harnett
R429 Discovery Miles 4 290 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Two children face the terrors of a house that wants them dead Can Jason and Sally survive the evil spirits in the house on Cherry Street until their parents return? Jason looks for clues to the house's mysterious history-especially the "accidental" fall that killed Bobby, the ghost who still fears his terrifying nanny and whose body was never found. Maybe if Jason and his sister can right the wrongs of the past, the house will no longer be haunted. But that means they'll have to go back inside . . . The Final Nightmare is the concluding book of the chilling House on Cherry Street trilogy from prolific wife-and-husband coauthors Lynn Harnett and Rodman Philbrick, the Newbery Honor Award-winning author of Freak the Mighty.

Witch For Hire (Paperback): Ted Naifeh Witch For Hire (Paperback)
Ted Naifeh
R250 Discovery Miles 2 500 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

When a series of high school pranks get out of hand, teen witch Faye Faulkner is the only one who can solve the case in this spooky YA graphic novel Faye Faulker isn't popular, and that's just fine by her. She spends her lunches at the Loser Table with the other social rejects, aka her best friends, and brushes off the uninspired taunts from the cool kids. But when lonely freshman Cody finds her way to Faye's corner of the cafeteria, it sets off a peculiar chain of events . . . To Cody's surprise, these kids aren't so bad; an overdramatic theater nerd, a handicapable girl in a wheelchair, an overweight boy, and Faye, who comes to school every day dressed like a witch. But it's no costume, Fay really is a witch! While high school can be hell for many reasons, this year the ante has been raised when a series of pranks swiftly go from mischievous to downright dangerous. From the lowliest debate team nerds to the prom queen, no one is safe, not even the teachers! When things start to really get out of hand, Cody owns up to Faye: in a moment of desperation, she signed up for an online challenge that promises to grant popularity to those who follow the website's twisted demands. Now Faye is faced with a choice: Reveal her witchy nature to Cody and help her or stand aside and keep her secret identity safe. Despite her misgivings, Faye takes on the case, but will her powers be strong enough to solve this mystery? And will people ever stop asking her if she puts newts' eyes in her homemade baked goods? Witch for Hire is a gothic whodunnit about resilience, magic, and the power of friendship.

This Coven Won't Break (Paperback): Isabel Sterling This Coven Won't Break (Paperback)
Isabel Sterling
R327 R275 Discovery Miles 2 750 Save R52 (16%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Box (Paperback): Alex Woolf The Box (Paperback)
Alex Woolf; Illustrated by Szabolcs Pal
R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

"No, Ash, don't!" cried Beth. But Ash wasn't listening. He climbed inside the box, and was gone. Roll up, roll up! Boys and girls... take your seats... come and see what the Big Top of Horrors has in store... Filled with evil clowns, mad magicians and a Ringmaster who may or may not be there to help - who will escape and who will be doomed? Written with carefully controlled language but gruesome and exciting plots, this six book series is aimed at teenagers aged 12+ who have a reading age of 6-7. The stories include elements of horror, the supernatural, action and adventure, and reluctant readers are sure to be drawn into the drama that unfolds inside each title.

The Clown (Paperback): Roy Apps The Clown (Paperback)
Roy Apps; Illustrated by Abby Ryder
R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The lights came back on. Jake looked into the ring. It was empty. The clown had gone. And so had Kelly. Roll up, roll up! Boys and girls... take your seats... come and see what the Big Top of Horrors has in store... Filled with evil clowns, mad magicians and a Ringmaster who may or may not be there to help - who will escape and who will be doomed? Written with carefully controlled language but gruesome and exciting plots, this six book series is aimed at teenagers aged 12+ who have a reading age of 6-7. The stories include elements of horror, the supernatural, action and adventure, and reluctant readers are sure to be drawn into the drama that unfolds inside each title.

Hotel Transylvania Transformania Movie Novelization (Paperback): Patty Michaels Hotel Transylvania Transformania Movie Novelization (Paperback)
Patty Michaels
R185 R159 Discovery Miles 1 590 Save R26 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Hotel Transylvania: Transformania to Stream Exclusively on Amazon Prime Video January 14, 2022! Drac and the pack are back like you've never seen them before. Reunite with your favorite monsters in this frightfully fun novelization of Hotel Transylvania: Transformania!. Relive every monster-rific minute of the film in this novelization that comes with an eight-page, full-color glossy insert! When Van Helsing's mysterious invention, the Monsterfication Ray, goes haywire, Drac and his monster pals are all transformed into humans, and Johnny becomes a monster! In their new mismatched bodies, Drac, stripped of his powers, and an exuberant Johnny, loving life as a monster, must team up and race across the globe to find a cure before it's too late, and before they drive each other crazy. With help from Mavis and the hilariously human Drac Pack, the heat is on to find a way to switch themselves back before their transformations become permanent. (TM) & (c) 2021 Sony Pictures Animation Inc. All Rights Reserved.

No Place for Monsters (Hardcover): Kory Merritt No Place for Monsters (Hardcover)
Kory Merritt; Read by Caitlin Kelly
R463 Discovery Miles 4 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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