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A delightfully practical spin on the classic haunted house tale, where spooky nuisances are transformed into cozy domestic comforts. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Ghosts in the House!.
- cozy
- cheerful
- gently spooky
- 01
The girl in the locked room
Mary Downing Hahn
A chilling, atmospheric mystery that bridges the gap between the living and the dead through the power of empathy.
- 02
Ghosts!
Alvin Schwartz · 1991
An accessible, spooky journey through global folklore that delivers mild chills for younger readers.
- 03
The midnight library
Kazuno Kohara
A hushed, moonlit journey into a magical world where books and nocturnal creatures meet to say goodnight.
- 04
The Ghost Next Door
Robert Lawrence Stine
A quintessential suburban ghost story that hides a surprisingly emotional gut-punch beneath its spooky, cliffhanger-driven surface.
- 05
The bake shop ghost
Jacqueline Ogburn · 2005
A cozy, flour-dusted ghost story where stubborn spirits and sweet treats lead to a heartwarming compromise.
- 06
The ghosts of Mercy Manor
Betty Ren Wright · 1993
A gentle, atmospheric mystery where a displaced child finds purpose in uncovering the sorrowful secrets of a haunted house.
- 07
Christina's Ghost
Betty Ren Wright · 1987
A delightfully eerie, classic haunted house tale that balances spine-tingling chills with unexpected emotional warmth.
- 08
Georgie
Robert Bright
A gentle, wistful picture book about a little ghost searching for a place to belong after losing his favorite creaky step.
- 09
Scary Godmother
Jill Thompson
A playful, gently spooky comic adventure that captures the magical thrill of a Halloween night.
- 10
Haunted schools
Allan Zullo
A collection of chilling, bite-sized scares that turn everyday classrooms and hallways into sites of supernatural suspense.
- 11
The ghost sitter
Peni R. Griffin · 2001
A sunlit summer vacation slowly gives way to a gentle, spine-tingling mystery about the ghosts we leave behind.
- 12
The witch who was afraid of witches
Alice Low · 1978
A gentle, empowering tale of a timid underdog discovering her own unique magic to stand up to her overbearing siblings.
