Ghost Train by Allan Ahlberg
Three skeletons have fun when they take a train ride one dark, dark night - until something scares them. (Funnybones series) (28 p.)

Night of the Gargoyles by Eve Bunting
In the middle of the night, the gargoyles that adorn the walls of an art museum come to life and frighten the night watchman. (29 p.)

The Monster and the Tailor: a Ghost Story by Paul Galdone
Once there, the tailor quickly regrets his decision to spend the night in the graveyard sewing lucky trousers for the Duke. (32 p.)

Sacred Silly by James Howe
The Monroes leave their cat and two dogs alone on Halloween night, unaware that their pets are about to visited by a strange figure who might be a wicked witch. (42 p.)

Old Devil Wind by Bill Martin Jr.
On a dark and stormy night one object after another joins in making eerie noises in an old house. (30 p.)

Boo Baby Girl Meets the Ghost of Mable's Gables by Jim May
A playful horror tale about two swaggering eighth-grade boys who are scared off by Mable's ghost and fail to get the gold and a fearless toddler who is not and does. (30 p.)

There's a Nightmare in My Closet by Mercer Mayer
A young boy makes friends with his "nightmare." See also There's Something In My Attic (pages not numbered)

After-School Monster by Marissa Moss
A little girl comes home after school and finds a monster in the house. (30 p.)

I Was a Second Grade Werewolf by Daniel Pinkwater
Though he has turned into a werewolf, his parents, teacher, and classmates still see him as Lawrence Talbot, second grader. (32 p.)

Hob Goblin and the Skeleton by Alice Schertle
Searching for a human slave to take the place of his skeleton friend, Hob Goblin visits a town on Halloween. (32 p.)

Bad Day at Monster Elementary by Mike Thaler
It was Friday the 13th and Mr. Potts, the principal, knew it was going to be a bad day. Also, Teacher from the Black Lagoon.

Heckedy Peg by Audrey Wood
A mother saves her seven children from Heckedy Peg, a witch who has changed them into different kinds of food. (32 p.)

Wiley and the Hairy Man; adapted from an American Folktale by Molly Bang
With his mother's help, Wiley outwits the hairy creature that dominates the swamp near his home by the Tambigee River. (64 p.)

Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest by Jan and Stan Berenstain
Papa Bear's attempt to scare a band of young campers by telling them about ghosts in the woods comes to an unexpected conclusion with a double ghost lesson. (30 p.)

Bony-Legs by Joanna Cole
When a terrible witch vows to eat her for supper, a little girl escapes with the help of a mirror and comb given to her by the witch's cat and dog. (45 p.)

Really Scared Stiff: Three Creepy Tales by Marshall Efron
Andy gets trapped in a "Shadow," Jessica outsmarts the ghost of Captain Gore, and Jason's red sneakers let him win at basketball, but won't come off his feet in these creepy tales. (45 p.)

Eek! Stories to Make You Shriek by Jane O'Connor
Three spooky stories (one about a mysterious Halloween visitor, one about a doll that comes to life, and the last about a ghostly dog) are accented by cartoonlike illustrations. (48 p.)

Teeny Tiny Woman by Harriet Ziefert
A teeny tiny woman who puts a teeny tiny bone she finds in a churchyard away in the cupboard before she goes to sleep is awakened by a voice demanding the return of the bone. (unp.)

Zed and the Monsters by Peggy Parish
Zed, a lazy backwoods boy, meets four monsters and cleverly outwits them. (64 p.)

The Spooky Halloween Party by Annabelle Praeger
Albert doesn't recognize anyone at Nicky's party, even when they take off their masks. (48 p.)

Ghosts! Ghostly Tales from Folklore by Alvin Schwartz
Presents seven easy-to-read ghost stories based on traditional folk tales and legends from various countries. (63 p.)

In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories
Seven scary stories to tell at night in front of a fire or in the dark, based on traditional stories and folk tales from various countries. (63 p.)

Five Funny Frights by Judith Stamper
A collection of five easy-to-read scary stories with humorous endings, including "The Skeleton," "The Scream," and "Bloody Fingers." (45 p.)

The Headless Horseman by Natalie Standiford
A superstitious schoolmaster in love with a wealthy farmer's daughter has a terrifying encounter with a headless horseman. (48 p.)

Help! I'm a Prisoner in the Library by Eth Clifford
Two girls spend an adventurous night trapped inside the public library during a terrible blizzard. (96 p.)

Monsters Don't Scuba Dive bu Debboe Dadey
Howie is sure that the new swimming teacher at Camp Lone Wolf is really a sea monster. One of The Adventures of Bailey School Kids Series. (69 p.)

In a Messy, Messy Room and Other Strange Stories by Judith Gorog
A collection of scary stories with humorous or unexpected endings. (44 p.)

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
Retold by Jan Gleiter. A superstitious schoolmaster, in love with a wealthy farmer's daughter, has a terrifying encounter with a headless horeseman in this tale of the Catskill Mountains. (32 p.)

Frankenstein Moved In On the Fourth Floor by Elizabeth Levy
Robert and Sam suspect their weird new neighbor is really Frankenstein. Also, Dracula is a Pain in the Neck. (57 p.)

Gone Fishin' by Jane B. Mason
These stories are based on episodes of the television program, "Tales from the Cryptkeeper." This is the first volume of the series. (47 p.)

If You Want to Scare Yourself by Angela Sommer-Bodenburg
Bored and sick in bed, Freddy begs members of his family to tell him the scariest stories they know about creatures such as vampires and werewolves, and then he makes one up himself. Also My Friend the Vampire and others in this series. (105 p.)

The Dancing Skeleton by Cynthia DeFelice
An ornery dead man refuses to stay in his coffin and causes a disturbance when the best fiddler in town comes to call on his widow. (32 p.) J 398.21 Def

The Tailypo: A Ghost Story by Paul Galdone
A strange varmint haunts the woodsman who lopped off his tail. (32 p.) J 398.2 Gal

The Hobyahs by Robert D. San Souci
Five faithful dogs save their mistress from the dreadful Hobyahs. (32 p.) J 398.24 San

Teeny-Tiny and the Witch-Woman by Barbara Walker
Despite their mother's warnings, three brothers go into the forest and encounter the witch-woman who eats little children. (32p.) J 398.22 Wal

Prepared by Judith Ekblad