You never know what’s out to get you. Though you might think you’re safe from monsters and menaces, everyday objects can turn against you, too. A mysterious microwave. A threatening board game. A snowman that refuses to melt.Master storyteller Josh Allen brings thirteen nightmare scenarios to life in this page-turning collection that’s perfect for budding horror junkies. In his wondrous world, danger waits behind every doorway . . . even in the most ordinary places.Eerie illustrations by award-winning artist Sarah Coleman accompany the stories, packaged in a stunning hardcover edition with glow-in-the-dark jacket. Readers will sleep with one eye open! But here’s the thing. Middle grade readers might be even braver than grown up readers. Because the stories told in middle grade horror books are truly terrifying. These stories don’t hold back. From ghosts to zombies, from dark atmospheric mansions to deeply unsettling mysteries, these novels hit every nerve to delight and horrify. And middle graders can absolutely handle it! These kids are fearless, and with Halloween coming up, they’re craving the kinds of scary stories that will capture their imagination. Here are nine truly terrifying books for fearless middle grade readers. And yes, adults are going to love (and be afraid of) these books too! If you’re looking for more super scary horror novels for middle grade readers, here are even more titles for the bravest of the brave. And here are 10 of the best young adult horror novels to give you the chills. We’ve got lots of horror recommendations for you…if you dare.
