Introduction:
Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to embrace the spooky season by embarking on thrilling literary adventures. The best way to get students excited about this festive time of year is by stocking their shelves with captivating Halloween books that are perfect for their age group and interests. Here are the best new Halloween books for Grades K-12 in 2013 edition.
Grades K-2:
1. “Room on the Broom” by Julia Donaldson – This delightful tale revolves around a witch who keeps losing her belongings, but finds new friends along the way.
2. “The Monstore” by Tara Lazar – A boy goes to The Monstore to buy a monster but finds out that they don’t come with a return policy, leading to a fun and absurd adventure.
3. “Crankenstein” by Samantha Berger – A grumpy kid turns into Crankenstein during Halloween and experiences hilarious situations with his friends.
Grades 3-5:
1. “The Doll Bones” by Holly Black – A creepy doll made of real human bones takes three friends on a chilling journey filled with mystery and adventure.
2. “Ghosts” by Raina Telgemeier – This graphic novel tells the story of two sisters who move to a town where real ghosts roam, teaching them valuable life lessons about fear, embracing change, and cherishing family.
3. “Coraline” by Neil Gaiman – Coraline discovers an alternate world through a mysterious door in her home that leads her to face terrifying challenges in order to save her loved ones.
Grades 6-8:
1. “One for Sorrow” by Mary Downing Hahn – Set in 1918 during the Spanish flu pandemic, Annie discovers secrets from her school’s haunting past when she befriends a troubled spirit.
2. “The Diviners” by Libba Bray – Evie O’Neill moves to New York City in the 1920s, where she discovers her supernatural powers and embarks on a thrilling quest to solve a series of occult-based murders.
3. “Something Wicked This Way Comes” by Ray Bradbury – Two best friends confront an evil carnival and its sinister leader in this classic tale of mystery, suspense, and friendship.
Grades 9-12:
1. “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” by Ransom Riggs – Jacob must uncover the truth about his grandfather’s past when he discovers a hidden home full of children with unique abilities.
2. “Anna Dressed in Blood” by Kendare Blake – A ghost hunter meets a deadly spirit named Anna while trying to solve his father’s murder case.
3. “The Coldest Girl in Coldtown” by Holly Black – Tana wakes up after a party to find herself surrounded by dead bodies and vampires, leading her on a dangerous journey into the world of the supernatural.
Conclusion:
These fantastic Halloween books will provide chills and thrills for students from kindergarten through high school, making it easy for teachers and parents to introduce festive reads that suit every child’s interests and age level. Bring some spookiness to your bookshelf with these best new Halloween books for Grades K-12: 2013 edition.
