Top Picks for Kids' Halloween Reads

Ghouls and goblins, witches and broomsticks! As Halloween approaches, it’s time to grab some of the newest, scariest reads and enjoy them with your kids. Trick or Treat, MarleyBy John Grogan$17.99Ages 4 and up America’s lovable, trouble-making yellow Labrador retriever is at it again. This time, as the family begins to plan a fabulous Halloween bash, Marley takes it upon himself to destroy all of their hard work. From getting his head stuck in a jack-o-lantern to running away with a fake skeleton leg bone to eating all of the Halloween candy, Marley makes a big impact on the family’s Halloween fun. Despite Marley’s antics, his family simply can’t let Marley’s exploits diminish their love for this mischievous pup. Scare ScapeBy Sam Fisher$16.99Ages 8 to 12 Looking for a great Halloween book for your middle-school child? Look no further than Scare Scape, a funny yet spooky story about a boy’s favorite scary comic-book characters coming to life. Thanks to a mysterious stone statue buried in the yard of his home, Morton and his two siblings, James and Melissa, are launched into a terrifyingly funny adventure involving toxic vapor worms, two-headed rodents, king-crab spiders and many other scary beasts. The underlying theme involves the importance of new beginnings, facing fears and overcoming sibling rivalry. A Matter of DaysBy Amber Kizer$16.99Ages 12 and upTeens and adults alike will revel in this gripping survival story that captivates readers from the first page. This thrilling, post-apocalyptic novel is set days after a killer virus has eliminated much of humanity as we know it. Sixteen-year-old Nadia and her younger brother Rabbit must travel across the United States to their grandfather’s survivalist campground. Along the way, they encounter a world of death and destruction, illness and infections, and people who aren’t who they appear to be.