"Monsters both figurative and very literal stalk the Turner family. The youngest child, Noah, narrates the family history: how in the late '60s, his bookish mother Margaret marries Lovecraft-lover Harry, against her better judgement. The couple has two daughters--Sydney, born for the spotlight; and the brilliant but awkward Eunice, a natural writer and storyteller. But finances are tight, Margaret and Eunice are haunted by horrific dreams, and Harry...

"Deftly leading readers to the literary crossroads of contemporary realism and haunting mystery, Cynthia Leitich Smith revisits the world of her American Indian Youth Literature Award winner Hearts Unbroken. Halloween is near, and Hughie Wolfe is volunteering at a new rural attraction: Harvest House. He's excited to take part in the fun, spooky show--until he learns that an actor playing the vengeful spirit of an "Indian maiden," a ghost inspired...

"What should Carly Beth be for Halloween this year? Terrified! Late at night, an ugly green mask is mysteriously calling out to her, and ugly green masks don't like to be ignored"--Page 4 of cover.

A year after the Kettle Springs massacre, Quinn and her friends Rust and Cole become the focus of online conspiracy theories that recast them as villains rather than victims.

"Venture into the Haunted Mansion if you dare! It's easy to get into the Haunted Mansion at the Disney Parks, but can you find your way out? Join the ghost host and make your way through all the spooky rooms of the Haunted Mansion. There are hundreds of ghostly guests who are just dying to meet you!" --Page 4 of cover.

"Barney needs a job and a place to live. Luckily, he finds both in Dead End, a theme park haunted house! Unfortunately, Dead End also serves as a portal to hell. Along with his best friend Norma and talking dog Pugsley, he must battle demonic party poopers, undead country singers and scariest of all: his love life"--Back cover

When Scarecrow causes havoc during a Halloween haunted house sponsored by the Gotham City Police Department, it is up to Batman to stop him.

"It's summertime along Michigan's beautiful Lake Huron, and sleuth extraordinaire Allie McMurphy is determined to win this year's fudge competition at the annual Mackinac County Fair. But will a funhouse murder sour her plans? FORECAST: FAIR WITH A CHANCE OF MURDER... The Mackinac County fair is in full swing, and the air is rich with the scent of funnel cakes and the sound of carnival rides. Allie is focused on the fudge competition--another win...

"It's been weeks since Dead End was destroyed and as it reopens as a hotel, resident tour guide turned hotel manager Norma is determined to leave the ghosts of the past where they belong. But with her friendship with Barney up in the air and angels and demons using the hotel as their literal wrestling ring, Norma soon finds that unwanted ghosts can appear at any moment, especially when they're your own." --

Planning the perfect Halloween party must include some creepy-and don't forget entertaining-decorations. Look no further than this creative book of thematic and spooky crafts. Readers and adults will appreciate the simple-to-find items needed to complete each project and easy-to-read step-by-step instructions, accompanied by helpful photographs. Tip boxes throughout the text make sure that every task will be a scary success! A pumpkin icon signals...