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Quite a Fright
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Ghost Stories and Other Scary Stories
With Halloween approaching, students are sure to be asking for scary story recommendations. For a tale to make every student shiver, try Neil Gaiman's Coraline!


-Avi's Seer of Shadows
-The Work of John Bellairs
-The Saga of Darren Shan
-Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
-Meg Cabot's Haunted
Expand Your Horizons!
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International Reads
Trying to get students to read a book at all can be quite a task, let alone a book by a foreign author or about another country. Never fear though, this multicultural book list is sure to pique some interest!

-The Middle East Book Award
-National Geographic Books
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Watch, Listen or Discover new and exciting things you want to know more about with the guides below!
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Are you looking for some creepy tales to recommend to your students? Take a peek in our Literature Room to find what you're looking for!
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Having your students read books from other countries can be a great way to bring up world history topics. Check out the World History Room to brainstorm!
Explore the World!
The Diary of Ma Yan Book CoverThe Diary of Ma Yan
One young woman's story about her desperate struggle to stay in school will inspire students of all ages.
The Mirror of Fire and Dreaming Book CoverThe Mirror of Fire and Dreaming
Magical jinns, powerful sorcerers and an arrogant prince all make this tale of India riveting!
The Mzungu Boy Book CoverThe Mzungu Boy
This story of the friendship of two boys, one Kenyan and one British, during the Mau-Mau Revolt of the 1950s will fascinate students.
Who's That?
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Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman is the author of numerous scary and fascinating books for young adults. Learn more...

Did You Know?
The Nestle Children's Book Prize
The Nestle Children's Book Prize is one of the United Kingdom's longest running prizes, and its winner is chosen by children!