Paranormal Books for Middle Grade Readers

Paranormal fiction is a genre about vampires, werewolves, shapeshifters, or any other creatures in the mystical world. So what are the best mystery books for middle grade readers?

But first, let’s define mystery fiction. This is a subgenre of speculative fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and mystery. The term paranormal refers to certain phenomena that are beyond the understanding of science but may have the potential to be explained in the future.

Whether you want to read something paranormal for the Halloween season or enjoy it any time of year, here are the best middle-grade paranormal books.

Middle Grade Paranormal Books

Ham Helsing Vampire Hunter by Rich Moyer (series)

If you like adventure, humor, unexpected twists, and quirky characters, don’t miss this entertaining graphic novel full of heart and humor. Instead of hunting vampires, hunters, and vampires team up to fight the evil spider woman terrorizing the town, becoming friends instead of enemies. And the ending?–Perfection!

Zombie Season #1 by Justin Weinberger

This zombie story is full of intrigue, adventure, and humor. Told from the perspectives of three kids from the same town: one goes out after the Twilight Warning to search for his missing father, and the other is trying to make amends for his failed zombie experiment. I and the last child were forced by our parents to run away. When their stories converge, it’s after one meets a sentient zombie and the other sees a giant, seemingly unstoppable mutant zombie. The hoard is growing and attacking with plans – and it doesn’t look good for humans.

Bite Risk by S.J. Wells

One of the MOST EXCITING first chapters I’ve ever read!! We are dropped into a city where children lock up adults and teenagers turned into “Rippers,” carrying tranquilizer guns in case one of them escapes. Ansel “Sel” and his best friend Elena often play cards during their long nights babysitting with an old man, one of the only adults who hasn’t turned into the Ripper. He helps them piece together clues to a sinister plot of murder and entrapment. I loved the relentless, unpredictable plot that made this book impossible to put down.

The Supernatural Society by Rex Ogle

When Will’s parents divorced, he moved to a new town where he saw monsters. Everywhere. From the janitor to the librarian, his town is filled with monsters that no one can see except the girl next door because of a mysterious ring. When the town’s pets go missing, including Will’s dog, he and his neighbors Ivy and Linus know it’s their responsibility to find them. This involves breaking codes, evading witches, and hindering vampire vets. Narrated by a funny and funny narrator, this mystical adventure with wonderful characters is one you cannot miss.

The Vanquishers by Kalynn Bayron

I loved this fun paranormal vampire-slaying adventure! Boog and her friend’s parents are still haunted by the old precautions to stop vampires – even though they were all wiped out years ago. Or are they? When their friend Aaron goes missing, he reappears in Boog’s yard as a Vampire. Someone turned him during a school skating party– but if Boog and her friends can kill his vampire creator within the time limit, their friend will turn back into a human. People. The kids get caught sneaking around and discover their parents have a BIG SECRET about the Vanquishers being heroic vampire hunters. Now they will have to work together to find the vampire that changed Aaron – and destroy it. IN BOOK 2!

Dead City by James Ponti

Molly is recruited to hunt zombies in New York City, just like her mother, who died. But is her mother really a zombie? And why is she trying to contact Molly? This is a great action-adventure story with mysterious and moral dilemmas.

Brick Dust and Bones by M.R. Forunet

Marius Gray is a 12-year-old boy and student at the Cajun Cemetery. But he also works every night as a monster hunter to earn mystical coins for a truly important spell that will bring his mother back to life… and time is running out. In desperation, Marius decides to hunt down one of the most dangerous monsters in the swamp, the rougarou, even though his only friend, a monstrous mermaid, does not want Marius to risk his life. The story is engaging and entertaining, with a heroic protagonist who loves his mother more than anything. You won’t be able to put this one down!

Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn

Well written and scary! Molly and Michael’s new step-sister Heather befriends an evil ghost child named Helen, but Helen influences Heather to evil ends. Gradually building suspense, readers will be frightened by her chilling warnings that when Helen comes, they will get what they deserve… YIKES!

Lockwood and Co.: The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud

Dangerous ghosts and spirits are appearing everywhere in London, but only some children can see and destroy them. Teenagers Lucy, Anthony, and George desperately need money for their ghost-hunting company, Lockwood & Co., so they take on a dangerous job that, if the ghosts have their way, could be their last. their. GREAT article and series.

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

This book showcases Gaiman’s incredible storytelling abilities. The film is about a girl, Coraline, who discovers another reality identical to her own – same house, same mother and father – through a small door in her house. It’s a world that seems wonderful at first, but it becomes terrifying when Coraline realizes that she may not be able to leave. Very scary. (With a real haunted house!)

Anyone But Ivy Pocket by Caleb Krisp

Ivy’s adventures involve an evil ghost, a mystical gem, and an unexpected fate. If you like spooky, humorous stories, don’t miss this series; My girls and I loved it.

Ophie’s Ghost by Justina Ireland

A spooky, page-turning historical mystery about racism, justice, courage, and friendship. When her father was murdered by white men in Georgia in 1922, his ghost appeared to Ophelia, warning her and her mother to escape. After that, Ophie sees ghosts everywhere, even in their new home in Pittsburg. At her new job, she meets a beautiful, seductive ghost named Clara, who has been murdered. Ophie wants to discover the truth and help her new friend. But ghosts don’t have good intentions and will do anything, including possessing someone, to get revenge. Ophie needs to be careful…

Ghost Book by Remy Lai

THE GHOST BOOK by Rema Lai tells the story of July Chen, a 12-year-old boy with the ability to see ghosts. One day, she meets a ghost named William, who is actually a wandering soul, and from then on, her life falls into an unexpected adventure, in which she learns about her new friend and the truth. surprised herself. The mysteries in this book are fun to unravel, but the best part is following July’s journey with her first friend.

Gloom Town by Ronald Smith

Due to his dire financial situation and the threat of banishment, 12-year-old Rory gets a job as a servant to the fearsome Lord Foxglove. But something is wrong in the strange mansion. He and his best friend Izzy are determined to find out what’s going on, following clues and pondering Rory’s strange dreams. They learn that Foxglove bought the town and renamed it Gloom, stealing the darkness of those who lived there to feed an ancient evil. It’s an intriguing premise and the writing follows, getting creepier and scarier!

Healer and the Witch by Nancy Werlin

When Sylvie gained her unusual witch powers, her grandmother warned her not to use them and to just continue practicing healing. But Sylvie ignores that advice and uses her witchcraft to remove the cloud of grief from her mother’s head but unintentionally also erases all knowledge and memory of Sylvie. Desperate to right her mistakes and learn to use her powers for good, Sylvie and a neighbor boy travel through medieval France in search of someone who can train her.

Kiki’s Delivery Service by Eiko Kadono

As a huge fan of the film, I was impressed by how realistic the film’s origin story was. This sweet witchy book is about a 13-year-old half-witch named Kiki who leaves home for a year-long apprenticeship in a town. She flies with her cat and they find a seaside town that needs a witch. There, Kiki settles above a bakery and uses her wits and magic to impress the town as a helpful delivery girl. Adorable, adorable, adorable!

Nightmares! by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller

This story is not only engaging and interesting but also has symbolism and life lessons. Charlie’s father remarried and moved Charlie and his younger brother into his stepmother’s creepy purple mansion. There, Charlie begins to have the most terrible nightmares – nightmares that are a blur between reality and dreams. And when witches steal Charlie’s brother into a nightmare world, he must enter that world to rescue his brother. Charlie and his friends must learn to face their fears so that the nightmare world cannot reach the real world.

Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch by Julie Abe

You’ll love this charming protagonist about an apprentice witch who struggles with insecurity, bullying, and self-doubt. She doesn’t have much magic but she does have power, even if she needs a few reminders about it. She will be able to help her city even with semi-magical skills. A sweet, mysterious story.