Classic Ghost Stories: A creepy collection of a dozen deliciously dark tales – for readers aged 9 and above.

by Miles Kelly Publishing

160 pages, Hardcover

Published July 14, 2026

About the author

Miles Kelly is an independent UK children's book publisher, producing high-quality, affordable books for kids. The team's ethos is to create 'children's books to inspire and share' that reach as many children as possible, spreading the joy of reading. The company has more than 400 titles in print, for kids aged 3–12 years, including non-fiction books packed with awesome facts and dramatic photography, original illustrated picture books, preschool flashcards and workbooks, and classic illustrated children's fiction. Among the bestsellers are the hugely successful 100 Facts series, now with over 80 titles available, great-value bumper fiction and non-fiction books, and the much-loved Convertibles – books that fold out into vehicles or fold flat into playmats. There really is something for every child.

Reviews

[Anna Yearwood]

Got this book to read to my son for Halloween (was in the kids section), and it’s written way too complicated for him to enjoy. I DNFed because of this. I found it uninteresting and overly complicated even for an adult.

[Goe]

This collection is perfect for any ghost story enthusiast looking for a quick trip down memory lane. With excerpts from some classics and well-known classics, this collection of 12 ghostly stories will keep you flipping the page all the way to the end.

[Moon]

This book consisted of short summaries from classic “ghost” stories. A lot were pulled from popular authors of the time like Mary Shelly, Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens etc.

It was an easy read that opens the door to actually read the books that were included.

[Melissa Flanagin]

Great intro for young readers who want to try spooky stories