2017 07 12 memb YRP resource Good spooky stories for around the bonfire
Good spooky stories for around the bonfire
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A great introduction to a charming series of books featuring a family of friendly skeletons. In this story they go out on a scaring mission, but end up only scaring themselves! Ages 5+.
Funnybones J & A Ahlberg ISBN: 9780140565812 Price: £5.99
Over 40 very short stories, including folk tales and urban myths, that feature ghosts, monsters and aliens – ‘Hide and Seek’ and ‘The Storm’ are particularly recommended! Ages 9+.
Short and Scary L Cooper ISBN: 9780192781901 Price: £4.99
The award-winning tale of Bod, an orphan raised by ghosts. Although this is a chapter book, there are lots of great extracts you could read aloud. Recommended for ages 9+.
The Graveyard Book N Gaiman ISBN: 9780747594802 Price: £6.99
For children that might be a bit too young for Coraline, this is a great story to read aloud, and is beautifully presented in a picture book format packed with appropriately spooky illustrations.
Wolves in the Walls N Gaiman ISBN: 9780747591627 Price: £6.99
The first in a fast-paced but not-too-scary series aimed at seven to nine year olds, featuring Luke Watson and his adventures with the vampires, witches and zombies of Scream Street.
Fang of the Vampire T Donbavand ISBN: 9781406320602 Price: £4.99
Nine spine-tingling short stories for ages 9+, Horowitz Horror 1 A Horowitz featuring an ordinary-looking camera with evil powers, a nightmare bus and a mysterious computer ISBN: 9781846169694 game. Volume 2 is equally good! Price: £5.99
All text © National Literacy Trust 2017 T: 020 7587 1842 W: www.literacytrust.org.uk Twitter: @Literacy_Trust Facebook: nationalliteracytrust The National Literacy Trust is a registered charity no. 1116260 and a company limited by guarantee no. 5836486 registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in Scotland no. SC042944. Registered address: 68 South Lambeth Road, London SW8 1RL.
A good collection of longer stories (each takes about ten minutes to read aloud) with surprising endings that keep the attention of lively children aged 9+. The ‘Strap Box Flyer’ is a favourite.
13 Unpredictable Tales P Jennings ISBN: 9780140377903 Price: £4.99
A word-of-mouth bestseller featuring a strong female lead character, this modern horror story begins when Stephanie inherits her uncle’s estate and find out his secrets. Ages 9+.
Skulduggery Pleasant D Landy ISBN: 9780007241620 Price: £6.99
A traditional spine-chiller for younger children, in which a disembodied voice asks for the return of his hairy toe in ever more threatening tones!
The Hairy Toe
Aimed at new (but not easily scared) readers.
ISBN: 9781406322521
D Postgate
Price: £5.99 A collection of nine illustrated spooky stories by popular authors aimed at new readers, combining horror and humour in a mixture of original stories and retellings of traditional tales.
Seriously Spooky Stories C Powling ISBN: 9780753414989 Price: £4.99
For older readers, try reading aloud an extract from the section when Harry first meets the Dementors. Discuss the characters' reactions – what would the children have done differently?
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban J K Rowling ISBN: 9780747546290 Price: £6.99
A book of funny, scary and traditional stories compiled by a professional storyteller and aimed at ages five to eight. ‘Long Bony Finger’ in particular is a great read-aloud spine-chiller.
Boom Chicka Boom L Weir ISBN: 9780862784171 Price: £4.99
All text © National Literacy Trust 2017
Cover
Synopsis
Details
A great introduction to a charming series of books featuring a family of friendly skeletons. In this story they go out on a scaring mission, but end up only scaring themselves! Ages 5+.
Funnybones J & A Ahlberg ISBN: 9780140565812 Price: £5.99
Over 40 very short stories, including folk tales and urban myths, that feature ghosts, monsters and aliens – ‘Hide and Seek’ and ‘The Storm’ are particularly recommended! Ages 9+.
Short and Scary L Cooper ISBN: 9780192781901 Price: £4.99
The award-winning tale of Bod, an orphan raised by ghosts. Although this is a chapter book, there are lots of great extracts you could read aloud. Recommended for ages 9+.
The Graveyard Book N Gaiman ISBN: 9780747594802 Price: £6.99
For children that might be a bit too young for Coraline, this is a great story to read aloud, and is beautifully presented in a picture book format packed with appropriately spooky illustrations.
Wolves in the Walls N Gaiman ISBN: 9780747591627 Price: £6.99
The first in a fast-paced but not-too-scary series aimed at seven to nine year olds, featuring Luke Watson and his adventures with the vampires, witches and zombies of Scream Street.
Fang of the Vampire T Donbavand ISBN: 9781406320602 Price: £4.99
Nine spine-tingling short stories for ages 9+, Horowitz Horror 1 A Horowitz featuring an ordinary-looking camera with evil powers, a nightmare bus and a mysterious computer ISBN: 9781846169694 game. Volume 2 is equally good! Price: £5.99
All text © National Literacy Trust 2017 T: 020 7587 1842 W: www.literacytrust.org.uk Twitter: @Literacy_Trust Facebook: nationalliteracytrust The National Literacy Trust is a registered charity no. 1116260 and a company limited by guarantee no. 5836486 registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in Scotland no. SC042944. Registered address: 68 South Lambeth Road, London SW8 1RL.
A good collection of longer stories (each takes about ten minutes to read aloud) with surprising endings that keep the attention of lively children aged 9+. The ‘Strap Box Flyer’ is a favourite.
13 Unpredictable Tales P Jennings ISBN: 9780140377903 Price: £4.99
A word-of-mouth bestseller featuring a strong female lead character, this modern horror story begins when Stephanie inherits her uncle’s estate and find out his secrets. Ages 9+.
Skulduggery Pleasant D Landy ISBN: 9780007241620 Price: £6.99
A traditional spine-chiller for younger children, in which a disembodied voice asks for the return of his hairy toe in ever more threatening tones!
The Hairy Toe
Aimed at new (but not easily scared) readers.
ISBN: 9781406322521
D Postgate
Price: £5.99 A collection of nine illustrated spooky stories by popular authors aimed at new readers, combining horror and humour in a mixture of original stories and retellings of traditional tales.
Seriously Spooky Stories C Powling ISBN: 9780753414989 Price: £4.99
For older readers, try reading aloud an extract from the section when Harry first meets the Dementors. Discuss the characters' reactions – what would the children have done differently?
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban J K Rowling ISBN: 9780747546290 Price: £6.99
A book of funny, scary and traditional stories compiled by a professional storyteller and aimed at ages five to eight. ‘Long Bony Finger’ in particular is a great read-aloud spine-chiller.
Boom Chicka Boom L Weir ISBN: 9780862784171 Price: £4.99
All text © National Literacy Trust 2017
