There’s great shivery fun in stories where creepy things lurk at home – when the familiar hum of the fridge or a creak on the stairs hints that something uncanny is hiding just beyond the hallway light.

The Haunted House Next Door – Andres Miedoso (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #1)

A hilarious spooky mystery for younger MG readers — about two best friends who discover their new neighbour’s house is very, very haunted.

The House with a Clock in Its Walls – John Bellairs

After moving in with his eccentric uncle, Lewis discovers that their old house hides a ticking clock — and the dark magic of its former owner.

The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street – Lindsay Currie

When Tessa’s new home in Chicago starts acting strange, she and her friends uncover a century-old ghost story hidden behind the walls.

The Mummy in the Attic – Mitch Mitchell

When Tom McNabb and his best friend Stevie find a strange Egyptian mummy hidden in the attic, their quiet suburban house turns into a hotspot of invisible chaos, ancient magic, and laugh-out-loud hi-jinx.

The Inn Between – Marina Cohen

A roadside hotel that’s supposed to be a quick stop turns out to be a haunting trap, where the walls whisper and guests disappear.

The Girl in the Locked Room – Mary Downing Hahn

A renovation turns sinister when a family discovers a ghost haunting an upstairs room — and a mystery begging to be solved.

The Book of Secrets – A.L. Tait

A girl inherits a mysterious bookshop where ancient spells and secret rooms hide a world of magic — and danger — behind the shelves.