The term Halloween, and its older spelling Hallowe'en, is shortened from All-hallow-even, as it is the evening before "All Hallows' Day" (also known as "All Saints' Day"). Halloween was also sometimes called All Saints' Eve.
The holiday was a day of religious festivities in various northern European pagan traditions, until it was appropriated by Christian missionaries and given a Christian interpretation.
So to celebrate general spookiness and horror we have a selection of books that will hopefully fright and delight in equal measure children of all ages as well as grown-ups who have never quite grown up or don’t like to think they have!
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Witches at War!: The Wild Winter
Martin Howard
The third and much anticipated final instalment in the highly-praised Witches at War! series. Hilarious fun for children aged 8+ and brilliant for parents and children to read together. There are stunning illustrations throughout in this beautifully produced small hardback...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 04/10/2012
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Martin Howard
The third and much anticipated final instalment in the highly-praised Witches at War! series. Hilarious fun for children aged 8+ and brilliant for parents and children to read together. There are stunning illustrations throughout in this beautifully produced small hardback...
Featured in: 7+ readers | 9+ readers | Books of the Month
Format: Hardback - Released: 04/10/2012
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Tamara Small and the Monster's Ball
Giles Paley-Phillips
This beautiful and progressive picture book is perfect for Halloween. Through clever pictures and story Giles Paley-Philips turns fear into laughter and lets your children see that when they fear the unknown, more often than not, their fears are unfounded....
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Format: Paperback - Released: 28/09/2012
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Giles Paley-Phillips
This beautiful and progressive picture book is perfect for Halloween. Through clever pictures and story Giles Paley-Philips turns fear into laughter and lets your children see that when they fear the unknown, more often than not, their fears are unfounded....
Featured in: 5+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 28/09/2012
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Gobbolino, the Witch's Cat
Ursula Moray Williams
Reissued for its 70th anniversary, this classic tale, which has never been out of print, has been loved by generations of children. This edition with stunning illustrations by award winning Catherine Rayner is truly exceptional and a gift at any...
Featured in: 5+ readers
Format: Hardback - Released: 11/10/2012
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Ursula Moray Williams
Reissued for its 70th anniversary, this classic tale, which has never been out of print, has been loved by generations of children. This edition with stunning illustrations by award winning Catherine Rayner is truly exceptional and a gift at any...
Featured in: 5+ readers
Format: Hardback - Released: 11/10/2012
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The Hex Factor
Harriet Goodwin
From the award-winning author of The Boy who fell down Exit 43 comes a thrilling story of magic and witchcraft. Gripping and fast-paced, The Hex Factor combines kooky characters with an inventive plot, for a truly spellbinding read.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/08/2012
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Harriet Goodwin
From the award-winning author of The Boy who fell down Exit 43 comes a thrilling story of magic and witchcraft. Gripping and fast-paced, The Hex Factor combines kooky characters with an inventive plot, for a truly spellbinding read.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 01/08/2012
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Whizz Pop Granny, Stop!
Tracey Corderoy
A very special granny is celebrated in this cheerful, rhyming picture book with vigorous illustrations. Having a granny who is a witch is very exciting as you can never tell just what will happen next. How this Granny makes a...
Featured in: 3+ readers
Format: Hardback - Released: 06/09/2012
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Tracey Corderoy
A very special granny is celebrated in this cheerful, rhyming picture book with vigorous illustrations. Having a granny who is a witch is very exciting as you can never tell just what will happen next. How this Granny makes a...
Featured in: 3+ readers
Format: Hardback - Released: 06/09/2012
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Moody Margaret Casts a Spell
Francesca Simon
Short chapters and colour illustrations bring a favourite Horrid Henry story to life for newly confident readers with full colour illustrations from the fabulous Tony Ross on every page!. This pack contains a paperback and an unabridged CD.
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Format: Mixed media product - Released: 13/09/2012
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Francesca Simon
Short chapters and colour illustrations bring a favourite Horrid Henry story to life for newly confident readers with full colour illustrations from the fabulous Tony Ross on every page!. This pack contains a paperback and an unabridged CD.
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Format: Mixed media product - Released: 13/09/2012
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Shadow Snatcher
Lou Kuenzler
It's halloween and death has come to the house, to get Eva but can Aiden come up with a plan to save his little sister or will death beat him to it?
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Format: Paperback - Released: 13/09/2012
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Lou Kuenzler
It's halloween and death has come to the house, to get Eva but can Aiden come up with a plan to save his little sister or will death beat him to it?
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Format: Paperback - Released: 13/09/2012
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Whizz Pop, Granny Stop!
Tracey Corderoy
A very special granny is celebrated in this cheerful, rhyming picture book, with vigorous illustrations. Having a granny who is a witch is very exciting as you can never tell just what will happen next. A warm hearted and...
Featured in: 3+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/09/2012
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Tracey Corderoy
A very special granny is celebrated in this cheerful, rhyming picture book, with vigorous illustrations. Having a granny who is a witch is very exciting as you can never tell just what will happen next. A warm hearted and...
Featured in: 3+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 06/09/2012
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Hubble Bubble, Granny Trouble
Tracey Corderoy
Granny is back for a new adventure. This time she just tries to be normal. It should be simple but, all too soon, Granny is bored and the magic is back! More entertaining scenes for a girl and her gran.
Featured in: 3+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/09/2011
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Tracey Corderoy
Granny is back for a new adventure. This time she just tries to be normal. It should be simple but, all too soon, Granny is bored and the magic is back! More entertaining scenes for a girl and her gran.
Featured in: 3+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/09/2011
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Dead Cool
Peter Clover
Ghosts and ghouls abound in this hilarious spooky tale and perfect for reluctant readers aged 7+.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 08/07/2011
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Peter Clover
Ghosts and ghouls abound in this hilarious spooky tale and perfect for reluctant readers aged 7+.
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Format: Paperback - Released: 08/07/2011
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Scream!
Alan MacDonald
Dirty Bertie - the boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits - is back for another helping of comic chaos! Join Bertie as he builds his very own haunted house, bites off more than he can chew during a class outing to...
Featured in: 7+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/10/2012
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Alan MacDonald
Dirty Bertie - the boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits - is back for another helping of comic chaos! Join Bertie as he builds his very own haunted house, bites off more than he can chew during a class outing to...
Featured in: 7+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/10/2012
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Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Dreadful Spell
Kristina Stephenson
Read and sing along to this story of derring-do! Once upon a misty morning, from the top of a twisty-wisty beanstalk, someone was looking down on to a tall, tall tower...Magic and mischief are afoot as a dreadful spell is...
Featured in: 3+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 04/10/2010
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Kristina Stephenson
Read and sing along to this story of derring-do! Once upon a misty morning, from the top of a twisty-wisty beanstalk, someone was looking down on to a tall, tall tower...Magic and mischief are afoot as a dreadful spell is...
Featured in: 3+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 04/10/2010
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Meg and Mog
Helen Nicoll
A stunning 40th anniversary edition of one of THE classics of the 20th century that will remain timeless forever. Available in both hardback and paperback in this anniversary edition. Great for sharing or reading alone, this edition celebrates their special...
Featured in: 3+ readers | Baby and Toddler
Format: Hardback - Released: 06/09/2012
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Helen Nicoll
A stunning 40th anniversary edition of one of THE classics of the 20th century that will remain timeless forever. Available in both hardback and paperback in this anniversary edition. Great for sharing or reading alone, this edition celebrates their special...
Featured in: 3+ readers | Baby and Toddler
Format: Hardback - Released: 06/09/2012
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Incredible Edibles
Stefan Gates
Grit your teeth and hold onto your stomach! There are some revolting recipes in this fascinating and surprising cook book. My favourite trick is cooking an egg on a piece of paper, over the flame of a Bunsen burner, but...
Featured in: 7+ readers | 9+ readers | Fascinating Facts
Format: Paperback - Released: 04/10/2012
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Stefan Gates
Grit your teeth and hold onto your stomach! There are some revolting recipes in this fascinating and surprising cook book. My favourite trick is cooking an egg on a piece of paper, over the flame of a Bunsen burner, but...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 04/10/2012
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Winnie's Dinosaur Day
Valerie Thomas
Hilarious goings on at a museum full of dinosaur skeletons make this one of Winnie's best adventures. Winnie the Witch and her cat Wilbur are not equally excited by the dinosaurs they encounter in the big museum! While Winnie longs...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 06/09/2012
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Valerie Thomas
Hilarious goings on at a museum full of dinosaur skeletons make this one of Winnie's best adventures. Winnie the Witch and her cat Wilbur are not equally excited by the dinosaurs they encounter in the big museum! While Winnie longs...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 06/09/2012
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Winnie the Witch 6 Stories to Share & 2 CDs
Valerie Thomas
Describing Winnie and her erstwhile side-kick Wilbur requires only one word - MAGIC. It's no surprise then that Winnie is fast becoming everyone's favourite character! In this edition, not only are there six Winnie picture books, illustrated by Korky Paul to...
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Format: Mixed media product - Released: 05/10/2012
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Valerie Thomas
Describing Winnie and her erstwhile side-kick Wilbur requires only one word - MAGIC. It's no surprise then that Winnie is fast becoming everyone's favourite character! In this edition, not only are there six Winnie picture books, illustrated by Korky Paul to...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers
Format: Mixed media product - Released: 05/10/2012
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Horrid Henry and the Zombie Vampire
Francesca Simon
For the cover alone, this is a must-have! Bad boy Horrid Henry is back as the star in four new exciting stories in which, as ever, he torments his brother Perfect Pete and drives his misguided parents to the brink…How...
Featured in: 5+ readers | eBooks
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/09/2011
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Francesca Simon
For the cover alone, this is a must-have! Bad boy Horrid Henry is back as the star in four new exciting stories in which, as ever, he torments his brother Perfect Pete and drives his misguided parents to the brink…How...
Featured in: 5+ readers | eBooks
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/09/2011
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Horrid Henry Tricks and Treats
Francesca Simon
Who better to go trick or treating with than the wicked but brilliant Henry? Henry can't wait to go out but then he discovers his brother perfect Peter, dressed as a fluffy pink bunny is coming too. This title is one...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/10/2011
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Francesca Simon
Who better to go trick or treating with than the wicked but brilliant Henry? Henry can't wait to go out but then he discovers his brother perfect Peter, dressed as a fluffy pink bunny is coming too. This title is one...
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Format: Paperback - Released: 03/10/2011
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Spooky Spooky Spooky
Cathy Maclennan
Explore what spooky goings-on there are in the dead of night. Wacky and wonderful, it’s a fabulous read-aloud tale to share again and again particularly if it’s Halloween! You’ll meet velvety bats and howling cats and not forgetting the bug-eyed...
Featured in: 3+ readers | Baby and Toddler
Format: Board book - Released: 01/09/2012
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Cathy Maclennan
Explore what spooky goings-on there are in the dead of night. Wacky and wonderful, it’s a fabulous read-aloud tale to share again and again particularly if it’s Halloween! You’ll meet velvety bats and howling cats and not forgetting the bug-eyed...
Featured in: 3+ readers | Baby and Toddler
Format: Board book - Released: 01/09/2012
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The Misadventures of Winnie the Witch
Laura Owen
A handsome gift volume of eight hilarious stories about Winnie the Witch and her faithful cat Wilbur. Whether it is creating fabulous knickers or causing chaos on the football pitch Winnie has a knack of being at the heart of...
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Format: Mixed media product - Released: 05/10/2012
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Laura Owen
A handsome gift volume of eight hilarious stories about Winnie the Witch and her faithful cat Wilbur. Whether it is creating fabulous knickers or causing chaos on the football pitch Winnie has a knack of being at the heart of...
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Format: Mixed media product - Released: 05/10/2012
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The Scariest Thing of All
Debi Gliori
A perfect story to settle all anxieties and reassure all fears. Witty, tender and beautifully illustrated, this story of Pip, a very small creature with a very big list of things that are scary, is a joy to read. Pip...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers
Format: Hardback - Released: 17/10/2011
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Debi Gliori
A perfect story to settle all anxieties and reassure all fears. Witty, tender and beautifully illustrated, this story of Pip, a very small creature with a very big list of things that are scary, is a joy to read. Pip...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 17/10/2011
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Ghost Knight
Cornelia Funke
November 2012 Book of the Month A thrilling ghost story set in a boarding school situated right in the heart of Salisbury Cathedral. Eleven year old Jon Whitcroft doesn’t want to be packed off to boarding school and is sure...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 04/10/2012
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Cornelia Funke
November 2012 Book of the Month A thrilling ghost story set in a boarding school situated right in the heart of Salisbury Cathedral. Eleven year old Jon Whitcroft doesn’t want to be packed off to boarding school and is sure...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 04/10/2012
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Under My Hat: Tales from the Cauldron
Neil Gaiman, Holly Black, Garth Nix
A sizzling collection of witch tales from some of the best writers from around the world, this anthology looks at all kinds of witches – cruel, kind, funny, dour – and the paraphernalia of their profession. What all trusting readers...
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Format: Hardback - Released: 04/10/2012
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Neil Gaiman, Holly Black, Garth Nix
A sizzling collection of witch tales from some of the best writers from around the world, this anthology looks at all kinds of witches – cruel, kind, funny, dour – and the paraphernalia of their profession. What all trusting readers...
Featured in: 11+ readers | 14+ readers | Books of the Month
Format: Hardback - Released: 04/10/2012
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