The Graveyard Book Author: Neil Gaiman
Illustrator: Dave Mckean
Publisher: Harper Collins, 2008
Summary from NoveList: "Nobody Owens is a normal boy, except that he has been raised by ghosts and other denizens of the graveyard."
Why we recomment it: This makes a fantastic read for all young
The Red GhostAuthor: Marion Dane Bauer
Illustrator: Peter Fergusen
Summary from NoveList: "After Jenna gives her little sister an old doll dressed in red velvet as a birthday present, the occurrence of some very disturbing events make Jenna suspect the doll might be possessed."
Why we would recomment it: This would be a great book for new readers because of the page format of text and pictures. It is also great in introducing readers to a suspensful and scary genre while not being too scary.
Coraline: Graphic NovelAuthor: Neil Gaiman
Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
Summary from Novelist: “Coraline ventures through a mysterious door into a world that is similar, yet disturbingly different from her own, where she must challenge a gruesome entity in order to save herself, her parents, and the souls of three others.”
Why we would recommend it: This is a different take on horror and suspense. The format of a graphic novel makes this book really interesting. Also, since it is coming out in movie form soon, it would be interesting to read before viewing the movie.
Stonewords: a Ghost StoryAuthor: Pam Conrad
Publisher: Harper & Row
Summary from Novelist: “Zoe discovers that her house is occupied by the ghost of an eleven-year-old girl, who carries her back to the day of her death in 1870 to try to alter that tragic event.”
Why we would recommend it: This is a suspenseful story which unites the past with the present when the main character Zoe goes back in time to save her ghostly friend.
Danger at the FairAuthor: Peg Kehret
Publisher: Cobblehill Books/Dutton
Summary from Novelist: “Ellen receives a spirit message during a séance at the county fair, warning that her brother Corey is in danger and that she must rescue him.”
Why we would recommend it: This third book in the series is fast paced, exciting, and will keep the readers in suspense.
Lily’s GhostsAuthor: Laura Ruby
Publisher: Harper Collins
Summary: Thirteen year old Lily and her mom are new in town. They just moved into her great Uncle’s Victorian home in Cape May NJ where inexplicable things begin to happen. Lily and her new friend are determined to get to the bottom of things. Ghostly pranks and secrets unravel in this haunted and ghost chilling adventure.
Why we would recommend it: We would recommend this book because it has an intriging plot with a great twist in the end. At this age readers are being introduced to ghost and the supernatural and this is a great book that will guide them for more independent reading in the future.
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