Mystery and Suspense/Ghost Stories




Title Author Grade Level      Rating Comments
The Boggart Susan Cooper 5.5
Humorous story of a ghost accidently deported to America.
Dial a Ghost Eva Ibbotson 5.9
Kids would probably like this book, but beware. Lots of pretty gholish images.
Dollhouse Murders Betty Ren Wright 5.3
Scary cliffhangers throughout
The Egypt Game Susan Cooper 6.0
This is a highly recommended book, but I just didn't like it very much. I expected more mystery.
A Ghost in the Family Betty Ren Wright 4.4
A mystery about a missing bracelet and a ghost. Not very scary.
Ghost of Tokaido Inn Dorothy Hoobler 6.3
Takes place in Shogun-era Japan with samurais, swords, etc. A mystery, not a ghost story. Some violence. For good readers.
Ghosts I Have Been Richard Peck 6.0
Fun, entertaining reading as young Blossom gets herself into more trouble. Tom Sawyerish.
Horror at the Haunted House Peg Keheret 5.5
More of a mystery. Not very scary. Pretty fun read.
House on Hogback Hill Cynthia DeFelice 4.8
Starts out well but a rather predictable ending; not very scary
The Kidnappers Wilo Davis Roberts 5.5 Not one of Roberts's better books; predictable
Out of the Dark Betty Ren Wright 5.3
Just a little scary.
Sammy Keyes and the Sisters of Mercy Wendelin Van Draanen 5.6
Detective Sammy is at it again. Though the mystery is not too difficult to figure out, still a fun read.
Scared Stiff Wilo Davis Roberts 5.5
Very fun; lots of cliffhangers and suspense; a great read
Something Upstairs Avi 5.0
Not very scary and pretty predictable. Short.
Stonewords Pam Conrad 5.8
A little confusing but you'll get lots of goosebumps
A Time for Andrew Mary Hahn 5.3
Starts scary but less suspenseful later; good ending
Time Windows Kathryn Reiss 5.2
A fun mystery and sometimes scary. Lots of surprises. It gave me some real goosebumps!
Who Knew There'd Be Ghosts Bill Brittain 4.5
Friendly ghosts try to stop the sale of their home.
Who Stole the Wizard of Oz Avi 4.5
Very short, easy reading. There are some interesting clues that lead to the mystery's ending. Not scary.




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