- Children's Room
- Friday, October 23, 2020
iRead features the best ebooks, eaudiobooks and print books for children and teens curated by the Children's Room and Teen Center staff.
Fears--real and imagined--abound in these scary stories featuring a missing mother, killer buttons, a ghost and a suspicious rabbit. (And we won't tell if you decide to sleep with the light on...)
Bunnicula, a Rabbit-Tale of Mystery by
Deborah and James Howe
a great family read-aloud or listen
also recommended for middle grade readers
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available as an ebook through Cloud Library
available as an eaudiobook through Overdrive
On a stormy autumn evening, the Monroe family leaves to go watch Dracula and comes home with a very unusual bunny. The other members of the household- Harold, the dog and Chester, the cat- are unsure of the newcomer. Chester, an avid horror reader, is particularly wary. The family is bewildered when they get up after the first night with Bunnicula and their tomato has been completely drained of juice and color. Chester is certain that Bunnicula must be a vampire, but Harold is still unsure. Can Harold protect Bunnicula from Chester’s scheming to rid the household from the potential monster bunny? Will Chester’s antics go too far? Will Harold get his fill of tasty treats? Will the Monroe family ever find out what’s causing their vegetables to turn white? Find out when you read Bunnicula, a Rabbit-Tale of Mystery.
Recommended by Caitlin Bockman | Children's Room Associate
The Girl in the Locked Room by Mary Downing Hahn
recommended for middle grade readers
place a request on print copies
available as an ebook through Overdrive
available as an eaudiobook through Hoopla
Jules and her family move around a lot. Her dad's job is to restore old houses. But Jules is tired of moving and wants to stay somewhere long enough to make friends and settle down. She loves her new town and her new friend, Maisie, but something strange is going on in the house her dad is restoring. A shadow keeps appearing in the upstairs window. She hears voices and strange sounds in the dark. When Maisie comes over to spend the night the girls may get more adventure than they bargained for. Is a ghost haunting the house? Is it too late to save the girl in the locked room?
Recommended by Laura Rogers | Children's Room Reading Specialist
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
recommended for middle grade readers
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place a request on the audiobook
available as an eaudiobook through Overdrive
Coraline Jones feels out of place in her new home. It isn’t just that her parents are too busy for her, or that there’s an entire room she isn’t allowed in, or that the neighbors keep calling her “Caroline,” it’s the entire atmosphere. So when she’s told to go exploring, she does. Coraline’s explorations lead her to a curious cat and a host of unusual neighbors, as well as a funny little door that seems to go nowhere. Or does it? Once Coraline finds the right key, she unlocks an entirely new world, one where she is doted on by her “Other Mother.” But all good things come to an end and Coraline’s peaceful paradise is snatched away when her Other Mother with the black button eyes suddenly refuses to let Coraline return home. Will Coraline’s bravery and cleverness, the help of some ghostly children from the past, and a friendly black cat be enough to save her from the clutches of her Other Mother and rescue her parents from this new world? Find out when you read Coraline--perfect for this spooky season!
Recommended by Caitlin Bockman | Children's Room Associate
Born Scared by Kevin Brooks
recommended for teen readers
place a request on print copies
available as an ebook through Hoopla
The first feeling that Elliot can remember is fear. As he gets older, that fear turns into intense, paralyzing terror and dread of almost everything and everyone with the exception of his mother, aunt, and doctor. The only thing that keeps his terror in check are the pills he takes every day. It's Christmas Eve, there's a snow storm and Elliot's medication is almost out. Elliot's mom says she'll be back in 10 minutes but doesn't return and isn't picking up her phone. Finally, Elliot realizes he must face his fears and attempt to find his mother.
Recommended by Kenyanah Bryant | Teen Center Associate
Request or download some of these great titles today. All you need is your Richland Library card (apply here), a laptop or mobile device and Wi-Fi access or you can request a physical copy online or by phone (803-799-9084).