Halloween Reads for Your Middle Grade “Monster”
What is Halloween without a black cat, some ghosts, and lots of mischief? Below is a list of books that include all of the above, plus some witches, vampires, mysterious legends, and ancient curses. Whether it’s for a good plot or to scour the pages for costume inspiration—who doesn’t love a witty, book-inspired guise?—these books are sure to get you and your tween in the Halloween spirit.
When they are both orphaned, estranged siblings Molly and Dustin are left to deal with the family business. What’s the family business, you may well ask. It’s a mortuary for monsters! The siblings must combine Molly’s heroic cosplay with Dustin’s stuffy supernatural knowledge to save the day. That is if they can stop arguing first. This delightfully scary story is a Halloween must-read.
While a witch and a black cat go together like peanut butter and jelly—or macaroni and cheese for those with nut allergies—who would say no to a beautiful red flamefox? Eva Evergreen, an aspiring Novice Witch, may not have all the powers she could wish for, but with the flamefox, Ember, she is determined to help the townspeople of Auteri and prove she is worthy. This is the perfect book for those readers who want Halloween magic, without the scary story.