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Ghost Stories for Kids β€” Free to Read Online

Whooo goes there? A collection of free ghost stories for kids β€” from giggly, friendly ghosts for little ones to classic ghostly tales for older readers.

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Is That a Ghost?
Is That a Ghost?
Global Digital Library
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It's a Ghost!
It's a Ghost!
StoryWeaver
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Mr. Spooky
Mr. Spooky
3asafeer
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Knip the Little Witch
Knip the Little Witch
Global Digital Library
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Washington Irving
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More to explore

Classic titles we don’t host yet β€” each links to a free, legal public-domain edition.

The Tell-Tale Heart
The Tell-Tale Heart
Edgar Allan Poe
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The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
Oscar Wilde
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The Turn of the Screw
The Turn of the Screw
Henry James
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Ghost stories, minus the nightmares

A good ghost story is all about the shiver, not the scare. For younger children, our friendly ghosts are playful and warm; for older readers, the classics deliver proper chills. Read one aloud with the lights low, and let your reader decide how spooky they want to go.

Prefer a gentle start? Try our original Little Ghost Says Boo.

Frequently asked questions

Are these ghost stories free?

Yes β€” the children’s ghost stories are free to read in the Pagine library, and the classic titles link to free public-domain editions.

What are good ghost stories for young children?

Choose friendly, funny ones β€” like Is That a Ghost?, It’s a Ghost! and our own Little Ghost Says Boo β€” where the ghost turns out to be kind.

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