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Halloween: 10 Scary Short Stories for Kids
10 Scary Halloween Stories for Kids!
Read 10 bone-chilling Halloween stories from the best-selling author, Arnie Lightning! These Halloween short stories are quick and easy to read and enjoy. You and your children will enjoy the spooky tales!
This book is especially great for traveling, waiting rooms, and reading aloud at home.
Story List:
13 Hillside Drive
Haunted House
Vampire Blood
Mischievous Owl
Mr. Arthur's Dead Mouse
The Halloween Dance
The Cemetery Hoodlums
Black Cat
Meet the Devil
No Way Out
Kids and children can practice their reading skills and enjoy a few great stories all at once! These spooky short stories about Halloween will give you chills up and down your spine!
42 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2014
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November 13, 2022
Not for Fourth Graders!
Some children have become so jaded that they don’t get as easily scared as children have in the past.
I read the short stories in this book collection to my fourth grade class and they were not impressed with half of the stories.
Still, they liked the other half of them, so that says something.
Three stars. ✨
Some children have become so jaded that they don’t get as easily scared as children have in the past.
I read the short stories in this book collection to my fourth grade class and they were not impressed with half of the stories.
Still, they liked the other half of them, so that says something.
Three stars. ✨
October 29, 2015
Overall, Arnie Lightning's "10 Halloween Stories for Kids" is an entertaining and highly imaginative book. It's easy to see how this collection of scary, fictitious tales would appeal to most youngsters, but I don't think I'd recommend it for children younger than 8 or maybe 10 years of age. I suppose that's somewhat debatable though, given that kids see and hear a lot more than scary stories on TV and the Internet these days.
All of the stories are interesting, but most may actually be just a little too short. The brevity of each tale isn't actually the problem, but rather, that some of the stories read like the first chapter of a book that just suddenly ends, without further explanation. Some of the stories do feel more or less complete, but others sort of leave the reader hanging. Which, I suppose, is a suitable punchline in and of itself, but still....
So even though I did enjoy the Twilight Zone type of surprise ending that the author often employees, this device is much more effectively utilized in some parts of the book than others. It would also have been nice to have seen at least one illustration per story, but aside from the cover artwork, there really aren't any illustrations to speak of. Not a bad collection of creepy tales (some of which are exceptionally creative), but then again, it's hard to shake the feeling that there's just a little something missing here.
All of the stories are interesting, but most may actually be just a little too short. The brevity of each tale isn't actually the problem, but rather, that some of the stories read like the first chapter of a book that just suddenly ends, without further explanation. Some of the stories do feel more or less complete, but others sort of leave the reader hanging. Which, I suppose, is a suitable punchline in and of itself, but still....
So even though I did enjoy the Twilight Zone type of surprise ending that the author often employees, this device is much more effectively utilized in some parts of the book than others. It would also have been nice to have seen at least one illustration per story, but aside from the cover artwork, there really aren't any illustrations to speak of. Not a bad collection of creepy tales (some of which are exceptionally creative), but then again, it's hard to shake the feeling that there's just a little something missing here.
October 13, 2015
Here's just the ebook who loves to read Halloween Ghost Stories!
I found them to be quite interesting and some pretty scary! But I suppose the kids who are ages 8-12 and in grades3-6 will really enjoy it! So, because of this I am giving it five stars and for this free ebook I was given, I have finished reading am going to give it an honest review! Great work Arnie! By Angela
I found them to be quite interesting and some pretty scary! But I suppose the kids who are ages 8-12 and in grades3-6 will really enjoy it! So, because of this I am giving it five stars and for this free ebook I was given, I have finished reading am going to give it an honest review! Great work Arnie! By Angela
September 20, 2016
Great
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December 8, 2021
Comprised of ten short stories that are quick and easy to read, the tales shared within Arnie Lightning’s 10 Halloween Stories for Kids evokes a sense of urban legends that tend to be shared at a sleepover or around a campfire, offering readers, or listeners, a bit of a fright.
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Written in a manner that is easily accessible for younger readers, these ten collected stories provide an opportunity to be startled by the haunting surprises they contain without becoming overly gruesome or frightening to the point of inciting nightmares. The tales are quite short, typically a page at most, making the scenarios move incredibly swiftly from their introduction to conclusion, which for some works rather well but for others makes it feel as if the story is only beginning as it ends abruptly; the brevity begs for further development and perhaps it’s meant to be up to the reader to imagine what could happen next.
To read this, and other book reviews, visit my website: http://makinggoodstories.wordpress.com/.
Written in a manner that is easily accessible for younger readers, these ten collected stories provide an opportunity to be startled by the haunting surprises they contain without becoming overly gruesome or frightening to the point of inciting nightmares. The tales are quite short, typically a page at most, making the scenarios move incredibly swiftly from their introduction to conclusion, which for some works rather well but for others makes it feel as if the story is only beginning as it ends abruptly; the brevity begs for further development and perhaps it’s meant to be up to the reader to imagine what could happen next.
September 18, 2017
This was free but still a major disappointment. The stories are only about a page and a half long and not completed. They end abruptly without any climax or conclusion. I read a few of them to my 4 year old which just left him confused and disappointed. I ended up making something up for him as an ending to the stories that we read because you can't reason with a 4 year old and just tell him "well that book sucked. Sorry!" They need closure!
October 19, 2020
Halloween 10 scary stories for kids by Arnie Lightning
Full series is highlighted to check out.
Audiobook and paperback are also offered.
Really fun stories for kids, not too scary, just in time for Halloween. Would be great if one could recite it to their friends on Zoom.
Free ebook gift offer, about the author.
Full series is highlighted to check out.
Audiobook and paperback are also offered.
Really fun stories for kids, not too scary, just in time for Halloween. Would be great if one could recite it to their friends on Zoom.
Free ebook gift offer, about the author.
September 13, 2018
I liked it!
My favorite story in this collection is "Don't Believe in Ghosts". It was the only one that had an ending really. I think the other stories were meant for the child and parent to use their imaginations for the ending. Kids will really like this book.
My favorite story in this collection is "Don't Believe in Ghosts". It was the only one that had an ending really. I think the other stories were meant for the child and parent to use their imaginations for the ending. Kids will really like this book.
October 30, 2020
Halloween: Scary Halloween Stories for Kids
These stories were definitely milder and less scary but would fit well for the younger generation. I would read the book again and recommend it to others.
These stories were definitely milder and less scary but would fit well for the younger generation. I would read the book again and recommend it to others.
October 19, 2023
Simple Halloween stories
These stories are easy and short but great for younger children. Nothing to scary and likely to cause nightmares. Recommend this to children in grade school as a pleasant distraction.
These stories are easy and short but great for younger children. Nothing to scary and likely to cause nightmares. Recommend this to children in grade school as a pleasant distraction.
October 6, 2025
Short and sweet
Great for grade school age kids. Short stories are entertaining and fun. Not to scary. Even had some Halloween jokes at the end! I have heard many a scary stories, have not heard of any of these, that's pretty rare for a horror lover like me!
Great for grade school age kids. Short stories are entertaining and fun. Not to scary. Even had some Halloween jokes at the end! I have heard many a scary stories, have not heard of any of these, that's pretty rare for a horror lover like me!
July 6, 2017
Kinda cute
The book was cute and some of the jokes were pretty funny.
Stories were short but some of them ended weirdly.
The book was cute and some of the jokes were pretty funny.
Stories were short but some of them ended weirdly.
October 21, 2017
Nice book
You should get this book its great for kid teens and adults recommend to get this book also a scary book
You should get this book its great for kid teens and adults recommend to get this book also a scary book
October 9, 2019
Okay
Okay stories. I like reading with my little sister, but these are a bit advanced for her to really understand. They're still cute little stories, though.
Okay stories. I like reading with my little sister, but these are a bit advanced for her to really understand. They're still cute little stories, though.
October 29, 2019
Kinda dorky
Ok I can see where these would be frightening for a kid between 6 and 10. It was good though considering.
Ok I can see where these would be frightening for a kid between 6 and 10. It was good though considering.
November 19, 2019
This is a collection of Halloween short story's that leave the reader thinking about spooky scenes.
Fantastic for this time of the year.
I gave this 3.3 out of 5*
Fantastic for this time of the year.
I gave this 3.3 out of 5*
October 16, 2020
I hope I love this book lol😅😆
October 4, 2021
Its was such a great book .. The audio itself is scary....
November 1, 2021
These are honestly chilling tales. Do not read them at night time if you are at a squeamish.
September 25, 2022
Fun
I really enjoyed these short stories. Creatively fun and spooky, I will definitely have my kids reading these, maybe just not before their bedtime!
I really enjoyed these short stories. Creatively fun and spooky, I will definitely have my kids reading these, maybe just not before their bedtime!
October 17, 2022
Spooky stories
It doesn't have to be Halloween to enjoy these short stories. They are spooky like what you would tell at a sleepover to scare your friends.
It doesn't have to be Halloween to enjoy these short stories. They are spooky like what you would tell at a sleepover to scare your friends.
October 31, 2022
Love these books. Lots of fun. Jokes in back are really geared for young ones.
November 4, 2023
Light reading for kids.
It's not exactly horror, but it could be nice start-ups for bigger horror projects.
It's not exactly horror, but it could be nice start-ups for bigger horror projects.
January 8, 2022
Cute Stories!
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October 23, 2019
These are terrific spooky stories. The spook factor is turned up a little in these stories. There is a link to Arnie Lightning store. There are also jokes in the back of the book. What kind of street does a ghost like best? A Dead End!! Lol. The stories in this book are great and short enough and interesting enough your kid will read it over and over. They will also be able to remember and share the stories with their friends. I picked one story to share.
William's Halloween
William is a werewolf and he loves Halloween. It is the one night a year he can go outside and frighten people. This year he is hiding out in the cemetery and sees teenagers coming. He jumps out in front of them. He climbs a tree so he can see their faces as they run away. He hears a little girl crying. Some bad people jumped out and threw eggs on her and she lost her mom and dad. He helped her find her parents and from then on he became the helpful werewolf of Halloween. He made sure no child was pranked and he made sure they were safe.
I found this book on Amazon for free and so can you.
William's Halloween
William is a werewolf and he loves Halloween. It is the one night a year he can go outside and frighten people. This year he is hiding out in the cemetery and sees teenagers coming. He jumps out in front of them. He climbs a tree so he can see their faces as they run away. He hears a little girl crying. Some bad people jumped out and threw eggs on her and she lost her mom and dad. He helped her find her parents and from then on he became the helpful werewolf of Halloween. He made sure no child was pranked and he made sure they were safe.
I found this book on Amazon for free and so can you.
October 8, 2015
Are you ready for some ten very spooky Halloween stories?
I found this to be a bit on the scary side, myself and not really a fan of this type of stories but a is, sure that kids from 5-12 should be very delighted in reading these. So, I am recommending this for this age group and for a five star rating for these kids. I received this for free, the ebook and here is my honest review.
Great work Arnie! By Angela
I found this to be a bit on the scary side, myself and not really a fan of this type of stories but a is, sure that kids from 5-12 should be very delighted in reading these. So, I am recommending this for this age group and for a five star rating for these kids. I received this for free, the ebook and here is my honest review.
Great work Arnie! By Angela
November 6, 2016
Plenty of treats in this collection.
This collection of short Halloween stories for kids is really nice. The stories are the type that set up a spooky scare but leave it to the reader's imagination to fill in the details. There isn't any gore or excessive scares to really disturb younger readers.
There are a couple of clunkers but they are offset by a couple of true gems. I would recommend this collection for younger readers wanting some appropriate scares for Halloween.
This collection of short Halloween stories for kids is really nice. The stories are the type that set up a spooky scare but leave it to the reader's imagination to fill in the details. There isn't any gore or excessive scares to really disturb younger readers.
There are a couple of clunkers but they are offset by a couple of true gems. I would recommend this collection for younger readers wanting some appropriate scares for Halloween.
December 4, 2015
Disappointing. I didn't even finish it.
April 21, 2016
neat short stories
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