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In this section you will find over 3.861 exciting and thrilling books about Horror. At Tales we have all types of good Horror books for each individual to enjoy, whether you want some of the classics, new or children’s horror books. We all need a little scare in our lives, to learn how to deal with the real world and acknowledge the fact that it is indeed okay to be scared. Scary stories also teach kids that Monsters are terrifying, but at the same time they’ll have an understanding of scary situations, and learn how to cope with them. Take a chance and let the mystery begin here.
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    Get ready for a thrilling artistic adventure with the "Zombie Coloring Book for Kids"! This exciting book brings together 30 unique zombie-themed images, designed to provide hours of coloring fun for children who love a touch of the spooky and the fantastical.Each page of this book is filled with a variety of zombie illustrations, crafted to be kid-friendly and engaging. With cartoon-style zombies in playful scenarios, the designs are both amusing and mildly spooky, perfect for young fans of the genre. The images are simple enough for younger children to enjoy, yet detailed enough to keep older kids entertained as well.The "Zombie Coloring Book for Kids" is an ideal gift for any child who loves zombies, Halloween, or just enjoys a bit of creative coloring. It's a fantastic way to keep kids engaged and entertained, especially during long car rides, rainy days, or quiet evenings at home.Book Specifications:30 designsSingle sidedSize 8.5" x 11"

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    by V.P. Anderson
    £8.99

    Skates on. Fangs out. Let¿s roll.Ice-skater Mina is on a one-track path to Olympic gold and glory¿that is, until she totally wipes out at her biggest competition, and is kinda-sorta-kidnapped by undead kids on roller skates. Sucked into the high stakes world of Paranormal Roller Derby, she finds herself ¿recruited¿ by a squad of vampires who need a human player to complete their team¿just in time to save the league from losing it all.Between learning to play derby well enough to kick butt on the track, crushing hard on the dreamy team captain, and navigating the spooky rules of the supernatural, how can Mina go from striving to be a ten alone, to becoming one of nine chaotic bodies forming a perfectly-imperfect team?Forget being the best. Will she be enough to help her new friends survive the season?

  • by John Wood
    £6.49

    Come one, come all! Come and see some of the greatest fears known to humanity! Explore fears associated with the places we call home. Featuring fears of falling, echoes, empty homes, what's in the closet and more. Make yourself at home in The Greatest Fears on Earth.

  • by Michael (Author) Dahl
    £6.99

    The Puzzler, a cunning enemy of the Library of Doom, has caught a group of students in his latest trap. Now the kids must navigate a maze-like park full of tricky riddles and twisted storybook creatures. Will they be lost forever, or can the Librarian help them escape the fairy-tale terror? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with SECRETS OF THE LIBRARY OF DOOM, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.

  • by Michael (Author) Dahl
    £6.99

    Students at a secret school are training to become Pages, helpers in the dangerous Library of Doom. But an enemy has snuck into the class with a wicked assignment: Destroy the school and all its knowledge. Will help from the powerful Librarian and some unlikely friends be enough to stop the traitor? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with Secrets of the Library of Doom, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.

  • by Michael (Author) Dahl
    £6.99

    The Wing Warriors work for the Library of Doom, circling the world in a floating fortress as they search for dangerous books. But when a new book is brought aboard, monsters come flying after it. Can the Warriors and the mighty Librarian keep the gargoyle horde from getting their claws on the book's deadly pages? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with Secrets of the Library of Doom, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.

  • by Michael (Author) Dahl
    £6.99

    One hundred years ago, a Librarian used all her power to trap the Grim Reader, the greatest enemy of the Library of Doom, beneath a mountain of ice. But now the villain is free and stronger than ever before. Can the current Librarian alone fight off this giant foe? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with Secrets of the Library of Doom, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.

  • by Michael (Author) Dahl
    £6.99

    When a young girl visits her favourite bookshop one rainy day, something isn't right. The building is dark and cold. Rats skitter past the door. Soft chewing and scratching sounds echo up from the basement. Can the mighty Librarian help the girl defeat the horrors lurking within the bookshop? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with Secrets of the Library of Doom, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.

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    by Sam Taplin
    £10.99

    You'd better not tickle the ghost... because it might just go "woooo!" if you do! Each page of this delightful book has a soft patch to touch, and along with the ghost you can hear a witch, a werewolf and a bat come to life. With fun sounds and adorable artwork, this is a perfect gift for babies and toddlers in the spooky season.

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    by Sam Baer
    £10.99

    Eight spooky stories to bring you out in goosebumps. A haunted castle, a spooky diary, a creepy treehouse and a ghostly mummy are all waiting to send shivers down your spine. Curl up in your favourite spot and begin. Just remember: things are not always what they seem...

  • by Alex Foulkes
    £7.99

    A hilarious adventure filled with magic and friendship from Alex Foulkes, the bestselling author of Rules for Vampires

  • by Rick Heinz
    £28.49

    There is a price to magic, even if bottled for consumption.

  • by Arianna Courson
    £15.49

    "You're dangerous and addicting; every part of you screams insanity... but you're like a ghost; something that I want to touch, but my hand goes right through you." Selene: I'm not normal. No, I'm definitely not normal. Most of the world doesn't know that werewolves exist, but I do. He thinks I don't know what he is, and he thinks I don't notice his eyes on me while I do my homework at the coffee shop, but I do. Bane Johnathan is the most dreaded, attractive, dangerous alpha in the entire nation; girls swoon over him like millions of little night dancers. But his eyes are always on me. Something about me interests him, and I've noticed through the years that he feels some power over ignoring me when I come up to him, but I'm the one with the power. He watches me, he can't stop; something about me captivates him, and I choose to ignore his stares even when it angers him. I don't care if little old Bane is angry. Right now? There's something else on my mind. There's a new pack out there; a pack of corrupted werewolves lingering through the woods and killing humans, and I know Bane knows something about it, and I can tell they're plotting something. I need to put down my book. It's time to go up and question him. And boy did I regret it.

  • by Shana Gorian
    £20.99

    A search for buried treasure unearths more than the kids bargained for when an infamous pirate's curse unleashes its deadly wrath.When a friendly shopkeeper spins a sordid tale of pirate legend on their first day of vacation, Noah dismisses it as nothing more than a thrilling tale. Yet, following his souvenir treasure map through the Caribbean rain forest in pursuit of the elusive "X" sounds like a fun way to spend a day in paradise.Little does he know the pursuit could change his life forever.Because as he and his sister and best friend inch closer to the treasure, the unimaginable might just become reality.And if it does, can the kids defy the odds and escape with their lives?Follow this unforgettable adventure of three unlikely sleuths, filled with fast-paced thrills and tropical island fun.Recommended for ages 9-12.No graphic violence or language. For fans of Nancy Drew and Scooby Doo.

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    by Joe Gatto
    £13.49

    Remo searches frantically for his missing teddy bear without success, until he takes a deep breath and retraces his steps.

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    by Heinrich Hoffmann
    £11.99

    A luxurious gift edition of the classic book of iconic illustrated cautionary tales

  • by Janine Beacham
    £7.49

    Una Wexford is thrilled to be adopted after the great war, but an eerie secret lurks in her new home - a life sized animated copy of herself. Is 'Ani' as innocent as she seems or does she want to steal Una's new family - and her life?

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    by Amy McCaw
    £7.99

    New Orleans, 1995 Mina's having a hell of a family reunion. After the death and chaos of Halloween, Mina and the gang are looking forward to their road trip to Roswell, New Mexico, where they are hoping to be thrilled by the alien stories and have some quiet time with Mina's parents. However, their trip ends abruptly and before they know it, they are back in New Orleans. Instead of enjoying the fall celebrations and renovating the mansion, they find themselves investigating a serial killer who claims to be a real vampire in disturbing letters to the press. As the city is gripped by fear, a group of believers is planning to disrupt the fragile balance between the humans and the supernatural creatures hiding in the shadows. This threatens the peace that Mina and her friends have been working so hard at maintaining. Caught between investigating the killer and trying to stop the group's destructive plans, Mina's third mystery might be her last . . . 'I could not put this down! Strong Buffy meets Charmed in New Orleans vibes... so much nineties nostalgia.' Cynthia Murphy.

  • by Nathan R Maher
    £20.49

    Eleanor falls through the floor and into a dark dimension. Armed with her wits, and a little bit of magic, Eleanor must brave the Bleak below her private school in order to rescue a fellow student.

  • by Ally Russell
    £14.99

  • by Penni Russon
    £6.99

    Unforgettable characters, chaotic family life and an intriguing ghost story combine in this funny, absorbing tale of a family who inherit a mansion on the other side of the world.

  • by Fionna Cosgrove
    £11.49

    Ages 8 - 12. Interactive Adventures. More than 10 different endings!A salty adventure of Ghastly proportions!When you find yourself in the forgotten town of Spine Cliff Bay, the last thing you want is to go in search of the elusive mermaid's grotto. Unfortunately, your sister has other ideas.Does the mermaid really exist? And can she really grant you one wish? Or is it the sea witch that resides deep down in that ghastly grotto?Pick the right trail and you might escape with more than just your own lives.Of course, terror and electrocution are far more likely outcomes...But who knows? In the end, you, and you alone, will determine how twisted your trail becomes.

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    by Jacqui Dempster
    £7.99

    PJ and his fellow ghost-hunting friends are invited to stay in the picturesque fishing village of Pittenweem in Fife, a place which, unbeknown to them, has haunting echoes of its witch-hunting past.

  • by Mary Shelley
    £7.49

    This stunning Oxford Children's Classic edition is the perfect introduction to Frankenstein-the groundbreaking gothic horror novel. Features an introduction by Kiran Millwood Hargrave and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities and more . . .

  • by L. R. Patton
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    by Jenna Ballard
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    Color in more than 90 pages of your favorite classic Goosebumps covers, taglines, and characters in this official coloring book based on the bestselling series! This official coloring book based on the classic Goosebumps series features more than 90 images to color! Fill in portraits of your favorite creepy creatures and monsters, including Slappy the Dummy, werewolves, scarecrows, haunted masks, and more! Color in patterned pages, classic book covers, and even iconic taglines from the series.This coloring book is perfect for Goosebumps fans of all ages!

  • by Dan Poblocki
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  • by I. S. Belle
    £8.99

    Senior year is almost over and secret girlfriends Frankie and Ivy are itching to escape their dying town and start their new lives in New York. But Bulldeen won't let go of them yet. After a sudden attack, Ivy gets... strange. Fainting spells and bloody noses and speaking in a voice that isn't hers.Something is setting up roots in Ivy, and it wants Frankie gone.Will the girls make it to graduation, or will Bulldeen finally get its way?SWEETHEARTS is a spooky sapphic romance YA novella and takes place in the ZOMBABE universe.

  • by Kenney W. Irish
    £12.49

    Stanley Ryker and his two 3rd grade best friends, Al (Alexandra) and Chunks (Jay) set out once again to save the day! While visiting their favorite summer camp, they are shocked to find that it may close due to numerous bigfoot sightings. The three pull together to find answers and come up with a plan to capture the beast and save the camp. Stanley Ryker and the Bigfoot Run Around is a funny, empowering, hijinks, fast-paced, edge-of your- seat, what's happening-next adventure!

The Horror Genre
Horror is a cultural genre that is meant to scare, shock and repulse its audience. An important thing to remember about this type of genre is that it elicits a dreadful sense in the reader through frightening and terrifying themes, situations and descriptive images. When we read a horror book, everything is important, such as the storyline, characters and the whole atmosphere. It is meant to provoke and shock the reader with its exploration of the unknown. The depreciating value that horror has, will help us understand why something is indeed scary. Look at it this way, once you see the monster come into the light, and you see it for what it truly is, it will help you to be less afraid. This genre also has several sub-genres, some of them consist of; Gothic, Science fiction, Survival, Occult, Dark fantasy, Paranormal, etc. Each has its own distinct characteristics. 

Classic Horror books
If we think about some of the popular classic horror books, the first author that will pop up is most likely the gothic writer Edgar Allan Poe. The gothic novel is a subgenre under horror that specifically has a focus on death, originated in the 18th century and is mastered by him. In the 19th and 20th century the horror writers focused on something completely different, such as tales involving occult ideas, and the popular books Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Dracula by Bram Stoker came into the picture and still kept their relevance today. Frankenstein is a classic story about a scientist who accidentally creates a monster when his experiment goes horribly wrong. And Dracula is a gothic novel about a vampyre who has a desire to spread the undead curse to as many mortal humans as possible. These two popular stories are well known worldwide and they will never lose their relevance, no matter how old they get. That is the magic of being a classic.  

New Horror books
As for the newer horror books, 2019-2021 had been some epic years for horror fiction. It is an ever-evolving genre and so many new voices blossomed. Most of the popular horror stories today involve crime writing, especially serial killers, slashers, and the ghost of the past. Something about newly written gothic stories that take place in the Victorian-era is so thrilling to read about, here we find books like the Stalking Jack the Ripper series by Kerri Maniscalo. The author incorporates themes of equality and social justice which takes the mystery of the infamous murderer to a whole new level. The main character Audrey Rose, eschews polite society for the very scandalous pastime of learning burgeoning science of forensic medicine. While she spends her time being captivated by science, there’s a serial killer on the loose. There’s nothing more thrilling and entertaining than reading about an inspiring heroine who solves mystery crimes. 
Children’s horror books are also important to address. Here we find Nightmares by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller, where the younger audience can explore dark territory but at the same time be comforted. It is a book that’ll reassure you how to overcome the power of fear. The main character Charlie’s and his friends’ adventure in the Netherworld is harrowing, because they’re in constant danger, but together they try to face their fears and conquer their nightmares. 

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