Middle-Grade Summer Scares

Prepare for a Summer of Scares

Kids love scary stories, this we know! Lucky for all of us, these tales can actually benefit young readers. Not only are they fun to read, scary stories also show young readers that it’s okay to be afraid and help them face their fears in a safe setting. They can also help readers experience courage, learn about different cultures, and increase empathy. 

From family-friendly frights to hair-raising scares, we have something on every level of the scare-o-meter.

Keep reading for our top title suggestions!

Family Friendly Frights (Not-So-Scary Stories)

Spine Tingling Reads (Scary but Not Terrifying Tales)

Hair Raising Scares (Terrifying Tales)

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