[Stephanie Ruble Posts: 1,903 Status: Offline author/illustrator WWW]

I'm looking for some great MG witch novels to read in October. One of my favorites is WHISPERING TO WITCHES by Anna Dale.

Also looking for good MG novels about ghosts, vampires, Halloween, or monsters. A favorite MG ghost book is Lily's Ghosts by Laura Ruby.

Any recommendations?

Thanks!

[HDWestlund Posts: 951 Status: Offline writer and bookseller]

DOLL BONES by Holly Black is a fantastic ghost story.

[Stephanie Ruble Posts: 1,903 Status: Offline author/illustrator WWW]

Oh, I love DOLL BONES! Thanks, Holly. Had forgotten about that one.

[Mindy Alyse Weiss Posts: 3,641 Status: Offline A long journey - but I'm determined to get there!]

I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for, but NIGHT OF THE LIVING CUDDLE BUNNIES was recently published. The MC is human, but there is a warlock and when the Cuddle Bunnies come to life, they definitely have a monsterish feel to them. The book is both funny and scary.

The next book in the series will have vampires, but it's not out yet. 

[Melody Posts: 498 Status: Offline WWW]

THOMAS TEMPLETON AND THE WHISPERS OF BRANSON MANOR

[Barbara Etlin Posts: 2,257 Status: Offline WWW]

WHICH WITCH by Eva Ibbotson and THE WITCHES by Roald Dahl.

And the Harry Potter series, of course.

[Melody Posts: 498 Status: Offline WWW]

Also, the Worst Witch series

[Stephanie Ruble Posts: 1,903 Status: Offline author/illustrator WWW]

Thanks for the recommendations, Mindy, Melody, and Barbara! Looking forward to reading these!

[Long Hair Posts: 20 Status: Offline Please forgive typos. My cat is on the keyboard.]

The Thickety series is amazing, it's packed with witches and monsters. 

[Stephanie Ruble Posts: 1,903 Status: Offline author/illustrator WWW]

Thanks, Long Hair! Haven't read The Thickety series yet, but have wondered about it. Will check it out.

[NLowe Posts: 13 Status: Offline Follow your passion]

Can I also suggest my books - The Power of Poppy Pendle, The Courage of Cat Campbell, and The Marvelous Magic of Miss Mabel, all full of magical, witchy fun!! 

[BeccaB Posts: 17 Status: Offline]

It's an older one, but I've always loved Jennifer, Hectate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and Me, Elizabeth by E. L. Konigsburg

[Stephanie Ruble Posts: 1,903 Status: Offline author/illustrator WWW]

Natasha, I LOVED The Power of Poppy Pendle! Have been meaning to read the newest books in the series. Thank you for commenting and reminding me!

Becca, I haven't read that one yet. Thanks for the recommendation! Sometimes an older book fits the bill.

[onestepp Posts: 139 Status: Offline I love kids' books!]

The Apprentice Witch - I haven't read, but it does look interesting. 

[Debbie Vilardi Posts: 7,003 Status: Offline Language is so cool! WWW]

I keep thinking the Charlie Bone books should fit here, but I'm not sure. My son read them a few years ago.

[KeithM Posts: 55 Status: Offline WWW]

It is a totally different type of ghost story but you could check out Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier--a graphic novel.

[NLowe Posts: 13 Status: Offline Follow your passion]

I'm so pleased you enjoy Poppy Pendle, Stephanie!! Thanks for letting me know!!