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Best Halloween Books for 8-12 Year Olds

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A colorful Halloween book cover featuring a spooky Christmas scene. A pumpkin with a jack-o'-lantern face is wearing a Santa hat and holding a candy cane. There are also snowmen pumpkins, a witch flying with reindeer. The title is "When Halloween Took Over Christmas" by James Emery Lovitt Jr., and the book is described as a spooky Christmas storybook for all kids ages 4 and up. The cover also includes the "iLOVITTBooks.com" logo.

When Halloween Took Over Christmas

Author: James Emery Lovitt Jr.

Recommended Reading Age: 4-12

Celebrate both Halloween and Christmas with this magical storybook! Join Jack-o'-Lanterns and Christmas elves as they create a spooky and festive holiday. This book is perfect for families who love both holidays and want to share the magic with their children, ages 4-12.

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A spooky Halloween book cover featuring a group of menacing jack-o'-lanterns lining a fence in a dark forest. The title is "Goosebumps: Attack of the Jack-O'-Lanterns" by R.L. Stine, and the cover includes the Goosebumps logo and a warning that the book is based on a major motion picture. The book is published by Scholastic.

Goosebumps: Attack of the Jack-O'-Lanterns

Author: R. L. Stine

Recommended Reading Age: 8-12

Get ready for a frightfully fun Halloween adventure with Goosebumps: Attack of the Jack-O'-Lanterns! This spooky story is perfect for kids who love a good scare. Join Drew and Walker as they create a Halloween prank that goes horribly wrong.

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A spooky Halloween book cover featuring a scarecrow with a terrifying expression, arms outstretched. The scarecrow is standing on a hill against a dark, cloudy sky. The title is "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" by Alvin Schwartz, and the book is illustrated by Stephen Gammell. The cover has a chilling and suspenseful atmosphere, perfect for older children who enjoy scary stories.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Author: Alvin Schwartz

Recommended Reading Age: 7-11

Get ready to be scared! This iconic anthology of horror stories is perfect for Halloween or any time you're looking for a fright. With chilling tales and spooky illustrations, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is sure to keep you up at night.

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A Halloween-themed book cover featuring a large, smiling pumpkin with a jack-o'-lantern face. A small, stick figure character is laughing on top of the pumpkin. The title is "Halloween Jokes For Kids" and the book is filled with humorous illustrations.

Halloween Jokes For Kids

Author: Adventure Kids Press

Recommended Reading Age: 7-12

A spooky and educational way to celebrate Halloween! Halloween Jokes For Kids is filled with hilarious jokes that will keep your kids laughing while also helping them develop their sense of humor and social skills.

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A spooky Halloween book cover featuring a group of costumed characters walking through a forest. A large, glowing Halloween tree stands in the background, surrounded by jack-o'-lanterns. The title is "The Halloween Tree" by Ray Bradbury, and the cover is illustrated by Joe DeVito. The book is published by Yearling. The cover has a dark and mysterious atmosphere, perfect for older children who enjoy spooky stories.

The Halloween Tree

Author: Ray Bradbury

Recommended Reading Age: 8-12

Join a group of trick-or-treaters on a spooky and magical adventure through time and space. In this classic tale by Ray Bradbury, they must save their friend from a ghastly fate. Perfect for Halloween or any time you're looking for a thrilling read.

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A colorful children's book cover featuring Geronimo Stilton, the famous mouse detective, wearing a detective outfit and holding a magnifying glass. He is standing in front of a giant pumpkin with a spooky face. Other characters, including a mouse dressed as a pirate, are running around a pumpkin patch. The title is "The Peculiar Pumpkin Thief" and the book is part of the Geronimo Stilton series published by Scholastic. The cover has a fun and adventurous illustration style.

The Peculiar Pumpkin Thief

Author: Geronimo Stilton

Recommended Reading Age: 7-10

Get ready for a spooky and thrilling mystery! Geronimo Stilton is back with another exciting adventure. When all the pumpkins in New Mouse City disappear, Geronimo and Hercule Poirat must solve the mystery and save Halloween. This book is perfect for young readers who love mysteries and Halloween.

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A spooky Halloween book cover featuring a vampire-like rabbit named Bunnicula. He has sharp fangs and glowing red eyes. The title is "Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery" by Deborah and James Howe. The cover has a dark and mysterious atmosphere, perfect for older children who enjoy spooky stories.

Bunnicula: A Rabbit Tale of Mystery

Author: Deborah & James Howe

Recommended Reading Age: 7-10

Meet Bunnicula, the mysterious new pet who might just be a vampire! Join Chester the cat as he tries to convince the family that Bunnicula is up to something. This hilarious and suspenseful story is perfect for young readers who love a good mystery.

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