Do You Believe in Ghosts?: A spooktacular collection of real-life ghost stories from the award-winning author

by Danny Robins

Discover the ‘spooktacular’ new collection of real-life ghost stories for readers aged 9-12 from the award-winning writer, creator and host of the hit BBC podcast and TV series Uncanny.

Have you ever wondered if ghosts really exist?
What is it like to live in a ‘haunted’ house?

Award-winning writer Danny Robins is on a mission to inspire a new generation of ghost-hunters in his thrilling first book for children, Do You Believe in Ghosts?

Join Danny on an adventure into the world of the paranormal, exploring bizarre and intriguing mysteries from poltergeists and apparitions, to messages from the spirit world, ghostly photos, and even a haunted toilet!

This is a journey of discovery for anyone curious about the paranormal, exploring the science and history behind these incredible stories. As Danny says, “it's spooky not scary”!

Do You Believe In Ghosts? is an exhilarating page-turner that dares young readers to discover if they are #TeamBeliever or #TeamSceptic, as they try to solve that biggest of all mysteries – do ghosts exist?

So, climb under the covers, grab a torch and prepare to get ghost hunting!

Genres: Nonfiction

221 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 25, 2025

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Danny Robins. I listen to his podcast, I have watched his TV programmes and read his book. I think the way that he presents the cases that he investigates makes them engaging, interesting, and really quite creepy at times. Now, I have long been fascinated by ghosts. This is something which goes back to my childhood - I was that slightly creepy kid who liked to read ghostly tales. I remember being around 7 years of age, and happily telling a younger neighbourhood kid about the witching hour (think I got this from The BFG actually); suffice to say, I think I managed to freak the poor girl out. So this is a book which younger me would have loved. Hell, adult me loved it.

Illustrated by Ellen Walker, the book has cartoon Danny and cartoon Ellen taking us (depicted as a person with a sheet over them, as Ellen doesn't know what we look like) through various cases. As with his podcast, programme and Uncanny book, Danny provides 'evidence' for team sceptic and team believer. At the beginning of the book, he asked you to mark on a piece of paper where you would put yourself, and then asks again at the end of the book if you would still put yourself on that team.

For younger readers, this book is a great way of bringing Danny's work to them. And I am sure that for adults who may be young at heart, a bit like me, there will be much to enjoy here as well.

[Marjory Vincent · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this book I am a team believer my favourite story was the haunted toilet

[Amy Appleby · Rating 3 out of 5]

I know it’s a kids book but I’m a big fan of the Uncanny series and the other podcasts Danny and the team have done so I wasn’t expecting an in depth explanation of all things paranormal. Would have been nice to have cases that haven’t been already been covered but I guess if you’re in the age range it’s aimed at it will be a good read and not too scary. 3.5 stars.

[Steph · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this! It’s a brilliant exploration into all things ghosts - ghost hunting, stories of ghosts through time, some science! It’s really brilliantly pitched and I love the conversational way that it’s done. Raced through it and got to the end thinking “oh man, it’s over”. I learned loads of interesting things through this! Can’t wait to add this to my classroom library!

[Natasha Alsop · Rating 5 out of 5]

I greatly enjoy Uncanny and really enjoyed reading Into The Uncanny too - I was a tad wary going into this as I expected it to recycle some cases but that wasn't the case at all. I would've loved this as a kid but I enjoyed it as a 36 year old too! (and now I know that there's a scientific reason for why I still don't like the dark...)

[Lynne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mr Uncanny's book for children is exactly what this reviewer might have been reading aged about eight! Danny is our guide as we travel the length and breadth of Britain in search of sightings in the style of his Uncanny podcast.

Love it!

[LudmilaM · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75 stars. Ghosts and ghosthuntings from the point of view of both skeptics and believers. Fun, but not for those who are easily spooked.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Devoured in two sittings! 😆
If you have or know kids that love and/or are fascinated by all things strange and spooky, then I highly recommend this book! Heck, I even recommend it if you're an adult. Particularly if you're an adult who, like me, grew up on stuff like Scooby Doo, and always found the idea of the supernatural simultaneously scary yet fascinating.
Ellen Walker's illustrations are brilliant, and the playful typesetting keeps things fun and interesting. The writing is also really good: it doesn't talk down to its target audience and Danny explains things -some of them reasonably complicated - in a clear yet entertaining way.
Keeping my fingers crossed there'll be another of these!

[Lana Greenfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

This a great book for young curious minds., who have lots of questions about this subject!

I highly recommend 🤩

[Aimée Challenger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Theo loved this 👻

[Kayleigh-Ånn Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very fun and easy to follow adventure through some great ghost stories from Danny Robins.

[Emma T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bought for my daughter who like me loves uncanny and spooky stories.
She loved it!
I give it a brief read, it’s definitely good for a younger audience and funny too! 👻

#teambelievers 👻

[Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars

I will read/ listen to anything that Danny Robins writes. I have listened to the podcast, watched the tv series, been to see 2:22 in theatre and walked to Luibeilt twice! So although this is marketed as a childrens book I knew I had to read it.

I actually learnt a lot from this book and loved reading about new stories and things I had no idea about. I am #teambeliever so this book was a fun read.

[Louise Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

A grown up here. I knew I had to read Danny Robbins kids book because his podcast is BRILLIANT, and because it was Danny I did have high expectations going in, but boy did it even surpass that.

It celebrates not only everything "freaky deaky" but also the brilliance of children. It had a charm that I just can't convey. To say it was magical would seem cliche or cheesy but it was truly magical.

I listened on Audio, as it's narrated by Danny too. I can't wait for the hubby and kids to catch h me up so we can discuss it!

A humongous 5***********