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There's a Nightmare in My Closet (Pied Piper Book)

Mercer Mayer

Childhood fear of the dark and the resulting exercise in imaginative exaggeration are given that special Mercer Mayer treatment in this dryly humorous fantasy. -School Library Journal
There's Something in My Attic (There's Aà)

Mercer Mayer

A little girl with a lasso bravely prepares to confront the scary nightmare living in her attic. Reprint. K. SLJ.
Purple Pickle Juice (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)

Erica Farber, J.R. Sansevere

Each morning, Thistle Howl drinks a glass of purple pickle juice and chants: "Hands above, feet below. Grow, I say. GROW! GROW! GROW!" Yet she doesn't get any bigger. Then Auntie Bell offers a few incantations of her own--and Thistle gets a humongous surprise!
The Figure In the Shadows (Lewis Barnavelt)

John Bellairs

John Bellairs, the name in Gothic mysteries for middle graders, wrote terrifying tales full of adventure, attitude, and alarm. For years, young readers have crept, crawled, and gone bump in the night with the unlikely heroes of these Gothic novels: Lewis Barnavelt, Johnny Dixon, and Anthony Monday. Now, the ten top-selling titles feature an updated cover look. Loyal fans and enticed newcomers will love the series even more with this haunting new look!
You're the Scaredy-Cat

When two boys camp out in the backyard, one of them scares himself more than his brother by telling a scary story.

If you open almost any of award-winning author/illustrator Mercer Mayer’s 250+ children’s books you’ll see dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Mr. Mayer spent his childhood hunting lizards and snakes in the swamps by his home. During his teenage years, he lived in Hawaii where he attended the Honolulu Academy of Arts. He later received additional training at the Art Students League in New York City. Upon completion of his studies he set out with pen and ink to write and illustrate adventures he experienced as a child.
Zombies Don't Do Windows (Critters of the Night)

Mercer Mayer

There's no April freshness at the Pinch family's house. Their new cleaning lady smells disgusting. But that's pretty normal...for a zombie! And she's turning everyone else in Critter Falls into zombies, too. It's up to the Howls to stop her--without being eaten alive!
Werewolves for Lunch (Critters of the Night, Book 1)

Mercer Mayer

A strange new family has moved into Old Howl Hall. And Critter Falls' three biggest busybodies--Mrs. Plum, Mrs. Pucker, and Mrs. Pinch--can't wait to check them out. The situation gets really hairy when the nosy ladies pop in for lunch--and find much more on the menu than they expected!
To Catch a Little Fish (Mercer Mayer's Critters of the Night)

Mercer Mayer

Thistle Howl proudly drags her fishing catch home to show Momma. But her "little fish"--a big, slimy octopus--does not adjust well to being a pet, and soon crawls back to the swamp.
Zoom on My Broom (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)

Erica Farber, J.R. Sansevere

Thistle's new playmate is about to discover that a visit to Old Howl Hall is not your average play date. From peculiar pets to terrifying treats, this is truly a ferociously funny family. Beginning readers will be able to zoom through this spooky text with the greatest of ease.
Critters of the Night - Mummy Pancakes (Tattoo Tales)

Mercer Mayer

Featuring tattoos from the mysterious land of the pyramids and of the Howl family too, this new Critters of the Night(TM) adventure is guaranteed to leave its mark on you! When Cousin Moose Mummy is kidnapped by Queen Mummy, it's up to Axel and Groad to whip up a plan -- and a big batch of pancakes -- before the evil Guardians of the Pyramid find out what's cooking.