Ivy Wrenford The Big Book of Spooky Stories for Kids Ages 8-12

Maya grabbed her flashlight and slowly leaned over the edge of the bed. She aimed the beam into the darkness below. Two enormous yellow eyes stared right back at her. Maya squeaked and yanked her feet up onto the bed so fast she almost knocked herself over. Whatever was down there was BIG. And it had EYES. Huge, glowing, yellow eyes... What Maya discovers changes everything she thought she knew about monsters. 15 spine-tingling adventures where nothing is quite what it seems! The Big Book of Spooky Stories takes young readers into a world where nothing is quite what it seems: Monsters who bake cookies instead of causing nightmares Ghosts who solve mysteries and protect children from real danger Magic costumes that actually work when you need them most Haunted houses filled with helpful spirits Mysterious creatures with the biggest hearts Each story starts with a genuine chill and ends with an unexpected smile-perfect for kids who love the thrill of being scared but aren't ready for true terror. These aren't your typical monster stories. They're adventures about friendship hiding behind fangs, heroes wearing fur and scales, and discovering that real courage means doing the right thing even when your knees are shaking. Perfect for Halloween night reading, sleepover stories, or any time your young reader craves adventure with just the right amount of spine-tingling excitement. Warning: May cause uncontrollable urges to befriend monsters, investigate mysterious houses, and believe that magic is hiding just around the corner.