There’s a moment in a Year 7 reader’s life when the gentle scares of childhood horror aren’t enough anymore. They want something that actually frightens them, something that keeps the lights on a little longer at night. My library’s 100 Book Challenge has generated 11,000 pupil reviews, and the horror titles on our Year 7 list are consistently the most borrowed. Here’s what happens when you give 11-year-olds the best middle-grade horror has to offer.
The Kids Are Alright: Horror Books for 11-12 Year Olds. Horror tips for school reading lists, ages 11-12
Many who use the Young Blood section of Ginger Nuts of Horror realise I am a school librarian and my tips help purchase new stock. My latest series of articles is perfect for this task, as I will be sharing horror titles featured in my own school, based on our ‘100 Book Challenge’, which has been running successfully since 2023.
The 100 Book Challenge has proven to be a huge hit and has driven library borrowing. Over the course of a school year, if a pupil manages to read 20 books from the list they win the Gold Award, Silver for 15 and 10 for Bronze. There is a massive range of novels on each of the lists, with this article showcasing the horror and other dark fiction titles.
Each age group, Year 6 (age 10-11), Year 7 (11-12), Year 8 (12-13), Year 9 (13-14), Year 10-11 (14-16) and Sixth Form (16-18) have their own unique lists. Every year I update each list by around 30% and these articles include horror titles ranging from all the lists, 2023 to 2026 and heading into 2027, not just the current selection.
Our library catalogue system has in excess of 11,000 pupil reviews which have been driven by the 100 Book Challenge. To qualify for our Gold, Silver or Bronze Awards, pupils must submit reviews of a minimum of 50 words, which must then be added to the catalogue. It is not uncommon for books which have single digit reviews on Amazon to have significant numbers on our system. A notable example would be Melinda Salisbury’s AI thriller Adelaide which has 18 reviews on Amazon but 113 on ours!
All the reviews below have been taken from our library catalogue and have been written by my pupils for the 100 Book Challenge activity. I have edited them slightly and they illustrate how popular the horror genre is with our younger readers.
These are for the 11-12 age group (Year 7) and the next feature, coming soon, will focus on ages 12-13 (Year 8)
Katherine Arden – Small Spaces (series)
ANGELA SAYS: This book is an awesome mix of creepiness and jump scares. Now even thinking about it I can remember lots of unsettling moments. A good book stays with you for a long time, and this one certainly did. It’s about a girl called Ollie (Olivia) who goes on a school trip with her classmates, kicking off when the bus breaks down. Scary and unexpected things happen, with ‘smiles’ which take up half a person’s face. And don’t forget the scarecrows.
Mary Averling – Curse of Eelgrass Bog
JESSICA SAYS: I loved this book so much, everything about it was so amazing. I really enjoyed the unexpected twist near the end, which really made the book for me. My favourite character was Kess’s brother because at the start he was so closed off and he wasn’t a very likeable teen. However, once I discovered his secret, part of the twist, he became more relatable. This isn’t my usual genre of book, but I enjoyed the change of style and the setting, which is a strange museum of weird objects which nobody ever visits.
Alex Bell – Frozen Charlotte (series)
LUCIA SAYS: I absolutely loved this book. It all starts with a Ouija board app that predicts the death of Sophie’s best friend, Jay. After the tragedy Sophie arrives at her cousin’s house on the Isle of Skye, she can tell something is wrong with the place. This book is full of massive plot twists, mysterious haunted dolls, and a lot of stabbing and secrets. It had me gripped and I couldn’t put it down, even at night (which I don’t recommend as it is seriously scary). Overall it’s a thrilling but terrifying read that I highly recommend. TRIGGER WARNING: Some libraries restrict this book for younger readers.
Holly Black – Doll Bones
EVA SAYS: I really liked this book as it shares themes of horror but also the message of never giving up and to never stop believing in creativity and magic. My favourite part is the ending when Alice, Poppy and Zach return the creepy doll to its grave after a thrilling adventure. This book is a classic horror with a fantasy element which is one of my personal favourites as the concept of a doll made out of the bones of a murderer who was hung centuries earlier is really unsettling.
Malorie Blackman – Stuff of Nightmares
IMOGEN SAYS: The Stuff of Nightmares is a spine-chilling short story collection in which the main character, Kyle, is involved in a horrific train crash. In the aftermath, he enters the heads of his friends and is a spectator in their own chilling nightmares (the stories). Kyle has an unexpected meeting with Death itself, before he is ready to face his own worst nightmare. This story is captivating and is impossible to tear your eyes off the pages before finding out the fate of the characters. Malorie Blackman explores themes of fate and dread before Kyle can truly live his life fully and not be in constant fear of death.
PJ Canning – 21% Monster (series)
NADIA SAYS: This book is about Darren, who is sent to an institution after destroying his school in a mad rage. He is told he is “21% monster” and is broken out by those who created his genes but want to kill him. He teams up with Marek, who also have a different genetic code, to stop them.
This book is thrilling, action-packed, and drama filled. The idea of Marek being part-alien is a very clever way to bring his intelligence into the story. He is a vital character, as he is the one who performs the tests on Darren which reveal what he is and what he can do. The plot of this book was gripping; I definitely recommend this book and intend to read the whole trilogy.
Lindsay Currie – What Lives in the Woods
DEA SAYS: This is a horror driven and exciting book by Linsday Currie. It is about a girl called Ginny who loves writing and her favourite author is Agatha Cristie. She is forced to go on a vacation where her parents will renovate an old house and later sell. When she goes to the holiday house, she feels scared and is sure there is something in the woods which might be haunting her. With her brother and a new friend called Will they investigate what is haunting her house.
Christopher Edge – Escape Room (series)
BRANDON SAYS: I really liked this book because it felt like I was in the escape room with the characters and it kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through. When Ami is given a gift by her dad to participate in the world’s most difficult escape room with four other contestants. They soon realise that this is no ordinary game and I enjoyed speedreading this dark and pacey techy thriller.
M.R. Fournet – Brick Dust & Bones (series)
ARIANNA SAYS: This story was particularly good, and I really enjoyed it because it is set in a world I have never read any books about before. Monster hunting is the fascinating theme. Marius Grey is a young boy who lives alone, and hunts monsters for a living to make money.
I thought the characters were interesting, especially the friends Marius has like Rhiannon and Mildred, as they show hidden qualities, much like all of the characters in the novel. The book did give me a scare, as the atmosphere is heavy with tension, and it all seemed so realistic. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and thought it was much better than it first seemed. Being able to teleport by jumping into graves was very cool.
Neil Gaiman – The Graveyard Book
EDWARD SAYS: The Graveyard Book is a thrilling read. It is dark, eerie, but also light-hearted and heart-warming. A baby’s whole family is killed by a mysterious assassin called Jack but the baby escapes accidentally by wandering into a graveyard full of friendly ghosts.
The ghosts grant him the Freedom of the Graveyard which means that he grows up as a living boy but with the supernatural powers of the dead. This is a wonderful story about growing up, about community and about existing in grey areas (alive and dead, real and supernatural). My favourite part is when the living and dead come together to dance which only happens when a certain flower blooms – and the living don’t remember the night! It is the most beautiful imagery ever.
Sarah Govett – The Territory (series)
FREDERIK SAYS: Exams are already stressful enough. But what if your life depended on you doing well and rich people get an unfair advantage? And now imagine you’re a fifteen year old who has to go through all of that type of stress. How would you feel? The Territory has the perfect blend of action, suspense and sometimes even a little bit of jokes sprinkled here and there. And to make it even better it’s a super quick read. Overall this is an amazing dystopian novel, with an environmental theme, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did.
Frances Hardinge – Island of Whispers
ELLA SAYS: The Island of Whispers is a story with a superb and highly original plot. I loved reading about all of the magic involved and wondering about what was going to happen next when the dead attach themselves to the living and don’t know where to go next. I also really enjoyed looking at the beautiful illustrations which made me feel immersed in the story. I would really recommend this book as it is both short with a dreamy quality to it.
Frances Hardinge – Deeplight
THOMAS SAYS: Deeplight is a fantastic book about two friends who scavenge for magical monster bones together until one goes to prison. Hark and Jelt continue to meet up and go diving for god-ware which is relics from ancient sea creatures that use to protect the oceans of Lady’s Crave, the island world where it is set. Things go wrong when Hark finds a powerful object which begins to transform and influence around it. This is one of my favourite fantasy novels and the world building is truly remarkable.
Tom Hoyle – The Challenge
HAYDEN SAYS: A terrific book with smart plot twists, I was hooked from the beginning all the way to the end. It’s about a boy whose best friend is murdered and at the start of the next school year he meets two twins who bring him into ‘The Challenge.’ At first, it seems like a fun game that the twins Sam and Jack enjoy but it gets darker, more dangerous and twisted. I liked this book because you always wanted to find out more from the mystery and who the murderer was. I would recommend it to people who like mysterious action stories
Tom Hoyle – Thirteen
MERCAN SAYS: Thirteen is a horror book about a boy called Adam. There are thirteen boys born of the midnight leading into 2000 and a cult called ‘The People’ believe they need to murder all the boys before they turn fourteen to ensure a dangerous end of the world prophecy is triggered. Adam is in serious danger as he is the last person they still have to kill. I really like this book as it is excitement all the way. I would recommend this book to people who love horror and action stories.
Polly Ho-Yen – How I Saved the World in a Week
JOAQUIN SAYS: This book is about a girl who gets taken out of school early and is taught by her scientist mum how to survive in the wild. She learns all kinds of skills as her mum believes something bad is going to happen. Shortly after, a plague arrives which turns people grey and the girl has to try and save everyone. Overall, this book was particularly good and a page turner I couldn’t put down.
Lauren James – Green Rising
OTTO SAYS: I loved this book. It explores how anyone can change the world and make a difference. The protagonists are teenagers who are able to grow plants out of their skin like it’s a superpower. The first is the daughter of the CEO of a fossil fuel company who after meeting the group of ‘greenfingers’ sees the negative side of drilling for oil and plan to use her new powers to rewild the planet in space. The message of teens standing up against huge greedy corporations was spot on, urging my generation to try and make a difference.
Meg Eden Kuyatt – The Girl in the Walls
ELLE SAYS: ‘V’ had a hard school year and is sent to her strict grandma’s house for the summer holidays so she can get away from home and distract herself from school. V is very artistic and has a very creative personality, however, Jojo is an overly obsessive person about her extremely tidy and organised home. Grandma Jojo does not understand that V has a much different personality than her and is on the autism spectrum. This book is full of surprises and I enjoyed it, especially when V begins to hear the voices in the walls. I haven’t read many verse novels and although this was not scary it has lots of secrets and twists.
Derek Landy – Skulduggery Pleasant (series)
MATIAS SAYS: After Stephanie’s uncle dies, she is dragged into a mysterious world of supernatural crime and mystery, not realising the horror novels he had written had been based on a secret world hidden from most people. This book was so hard to put down and as a first book in a series was a brilliant introduction. My favourite character is the grumpy ghost detective Skulduggery because he is really funny and always in the right spot at the right time.
Gemma Malley – The Declaration (series)
IMOGEN SAYS: This novel was insanely good; I read it in one day! The dystopian plot follows sixteen-year-old ‘Surplus’ Anna and her struggle against her standings of society where she has no rights. I found this book similar to The Hunger Games as they both portray themes of stripping children of their freedom and happiness. They both also have courageous young protagonists who symbolise uprise and rebellion. I really enjoyed the way that Gemma Malley described Anna’s grim prison, where children who have been born illegally are forced to live and treated like slaves.
Kate Alice Marshall – Thirteens
OLIVER SAYS: This book is thrilling and I would recommend it to people who love to read supernatural mysteries. The novel is based on Eleanor who moves to a small town with her aunt and uncle after her mother is killed in a fire. She discovers the terrifying truth of the town with her new friends Otto and Pip, where ghosts wander freely and every thirteen years sacrifices must be made. I like when Eleanor, Otto and Pip realise they all have the same birthday. Aimed at kids who like reading mysteries.
Will McIntosh – Burning Midnight
SIENNA SAYS: Burning Midnight is a fantastic novel that I really enjoyed about a group of four teenagers on an adventure to find spheres which give superpowers. Unexpectedly they end up with one of the rarest spheres and the hunt is soon on. Burning Midnight is one of the most gripping and exciting stories I have ever read, and I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone. And wait until you find out where the spheres come from, when the novel takes an unexpected change of direction in its second half.
Cliff McNish – Breathe
FRED SAYS: This horror book is probably one of the scariest I have ever read as you really never know what is waiting for you behind the door or under the floorboards, turning your breath heavy, uncertain if it will be your last. Whenever I picked up this book it felt like it was glued to my hands, it was so suspenseful. Are you scared yet? You will be… A must read for horror fanatics!
Patrick Ness – A Monster Calls
SAMUEL SAYS: I am at a loss for words as I cannot describe how excellent this book was. This story is about a boy whose mother is terribly ill struggles to admit it. I have read hundreds of books and none have come close to the brilliance of this moving story. This book was written in such a way I was the boy, who sees a tree monster outside his bedroom window. Overall this is one of my favourite books, and even if it is sad, could not recommend it more.
Andrew Norriss – Jessica’s Ghost
EDIE SAYS: Jessica’s Ghost is an incredibly moving story that anyone might enjoy. At first I thought it would be another story of a ghost learning about how they died, but this book is a notable example of “don’t judge a book by its cover,” it has a really deep meaning and story anyone can learn from. I loved the relationship between Jessica, Francis, Andi and Ronald, who can all see Jessica because of a connection between them which sits at the centre of the story. This is such an inspirational story I think everyone should explore it.
Ben Oliver – The Loop (series)
KAAN SAYS: A brilliant thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time! I really enjoyed The Loop as it has a gripping and fluid story with minute details which make the book v vivid, and fast-paced. The number of main characters were just right, and I really liked the concept of Smilers. Additionally, the author portrayed a high-tech dystopian future prison where teenagers are experimented on very realistically. One of the best books I have read in secondary school.
Kenneth Oppel – Bloom (series)
ALICE SAYS: Being a teenager just got a lot harder on Salt Spring Island, first a strange rain, next the black grass and pit plants appearing everywhere impossible to kill and deadly to most but not Anna, Petra and Seth. This phenomenal novel captured my mind making me rethink everything, what if aliens do exist? Amazingly well written, it has you gasping and ready for the sequel, although I’m personally not a fan of cliff hangers I’ll make an exception with Bloom. Stunning character building creating strong sense of relationships, feelings and personalities. Hatch here I come, to discover more about the deadly alien plants taking over the world.
Kenneth Oppel – Ghostlight
LAURA SAYS: As soon as I saw this book in the library, I decided to buy it for myself. It has lots of plot twist which really drew me in, making me desperate to find out what happens next with the haunted lighthouse. I found the characters particularly relatable to some of my friends and the manner in which they supported each other when a ghost from the past brings forth other supernatural creatures intent on haunting our world in this terrific supernatural mystery.
Jeremy de Quidt – The Wrong Train
ALFRED SAYS: This book is a great collection with waves of scariness. A boy accidentally gets on the wrong train and can’t call his dad to pick him up so and meets an eerie man with a dog who tell him stories that seem to be real. Each time one is told you can’t help but imagine what’s going on at the station between the man and his dog.
My personal favourite one was “Your Lucky Day” because I just love the part where he throws the horseshoe into the river and how his clothes end up all wet and dirty but his mum thinks he splashed them with toilet water. Who would enjoy this? Anybody who likes scariness mixed with mystery.
J.P. Rose – The Haunting of Tyrese Walker
LUCIA SAYS: This book is amazing! Every single page was exciting, special and sometimes, absolutely terrifying. My favourite character was Grandma, because she was understanding and kind when Tyrese was struggling with his emotions. When they are very close to finishing the adventure about a supernatural creature, something breathtaking happens, something that might haunt Tyrese forever. Everything that was even remotely linked to it sent him into a nightmare, one that he could not escape. With everything falling apart, he feels that he is losing his grip on reality whilst on holiday in Jamaica with his cousin and new friends.
Darren Shan – Cirque du Freak (series)
ATINUKE SAYS: Cirque du Freak follows the story of a boy called Darren Shan who goes to a freak show and ends up enjoying a particular act including a spider called Madame Octa. This reveals the secrets of the show and soon, he is forced to make a deal with one of the creatures. This book is really fast paced and is loaded with freaky scenes. I also liked how it was trying to convince you the story was real as the main character had the same name as the author. Who would enjoy this? Kids aged 10-12 readers who like freaky horror books
Dan Smith – Boy X
JAKE SAYS: The book Boy X is about a boy named Ash who is drugged at his father’s funeral and wakes up completely confused on a tropical island. He later meeting a dangerous scientist who has created a disease which when released could kill millions of people. There are plenty of interesting twists and a countdown to prevent the disease spreading in this awesome page turner.
Dan Smith – Below Zero
JACK SAYS: This was an absolute thrill to read. At first, it seemed like a regular sci-fi book, but as I read on, my thoughts changed rapidly. I was amazed by the plot and how it was resolved. My favourite character was ‘the Broker’ as when he was referred to throughout the story, he was the most expressive character, and I found that quite amusing. This book definitely sits as one of my top sci-fi books and is highly recommended.
Pam Smy – Thornhill
FAUSTINE: This is a terrific book about a girl named Ella who reads the diary of a girl who is believed to be dead for many years, called Mary. Mary spent her life in an orphanage house named Thornhill which closed 35 years ago was bullied horribly. Ella sees her sneaking around in the gardens of Thornhill and tries to figure out what happened to her but Mary keeps running away. Another thing which made this book unique was the fact one narrative is told with words and the other entirely in pictures, making it a unique reading experience.
Jonathan Stroud – Screaming Staircase (Lockwood and Co series)
CLAIRE SAYS: Lockwood and Co. is an intriguing, page turning book filled with many types of ghosts. Lucy Carlyle, after arriving in London, struggles to find a job. She stumbles on a small agency and is enveloped into the world of detectives and ghosts, and must fight a battle of loyalty and trust in a haunted house. Will Lucy and her fellow agents make it out on time? I absolutely loved this book and would recommend it to anybody who likes a mixture of murder – mystery, fantasy, and horror. My favourite character was Lockwood because of his charming personality.
Anne Ursu – Not Quite a Ghost
NADIA SAYS: This book gripped me and scared me at the same time and put me in a position where I would only read it if other people were around. It’s about Violet Hart, who is moving house and gets sick after moving into her new bedroom. After a few days, she seems better, but she keeps blacking out and feeling dizzy. As well as that, there’s a creature in her walls. She goes to many doctors to see what’s wrong with her, but they all tell her that she is just avoiding school, which is not true. I loved the thrilling blend of the supernatural with a girl who has relatable personal problems.
Justin Weinberger - Zombie Season (series)
LEOLA SAYS: Zombie Season truly brings its characters come to life as Regina, Oliver and Joule face the heat and wrath of zombie season. Author Justin Weinberger shines a new light on the world of zombies, his vivid description and new idea of water making them stronger he made this book very enjoyable. This was an enthralling read and great start to a new series.
Danny Weston – Postcards from Valhalla
LAUREN SAYS: This is an amazing book, with themes of Norse mythology, mystery and suspense. it is about a boy called Viggo who visits the Shetland islands with his mum in search of his older brother, who has vanished. The interesting thing is that Viggo’s father also went missing in Shetland some years earlier, never to be heard from again. I loved the fact that it was suspenseful with plenty of plot twists, making it very entertaining.
S.J. Wills – Bite Risk (series)
ISABELLA SAYS: This book is a fantasy horror which includes a clever spin on the werewolf story. It is a suspenseful book which repeatedly circles back to the dark truth. Sel is an ordinary boy who lives in a not so ordinary town. Once a month all the adults and older teens turn into werewolves. Strange things start to happen to Sel and he becomes more and more suspicious of Sequest (a group of scientists). The story blends the young teens about to become werewolves with the story of why the town they live in is so weird.
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