A collection of slightly dark, spooky, or existential books for children whose imaginary friend just might have been a ghost, who fantasized about being an orphan, or who would have appreciated the Well for Sensitive Boys to gaze into. A mix of titles from my millennial childhood with some newer additions.
created by moonstone123
last updated September, 2026
omg some of these titles are bringing up some long-lost memories đ€© thank you for making this list!!
Thanks! âșïž I figured so many of us are looking for spooky season reads and kids want them too! đ
The Night Gardener! One of my fave middle grades.
I havenât read this one, but it sounds fun!!