The 100 Book Challenge has driven library borrowing to record levels, with horror emerging as the most popular genre among Year 7 pupils. In this second part of his series, school librarian Tony Jones shares the horror titles that genuinely terrify 11-12 year olds.
Horror books for 10 year olds that pass the classroom test. Twenty middle grade picks from a librarian’s 100 Book Challenge, backed by real pupil reviews.
YA science fiction horror sits at the crossroads of dread and discovery. These aren’t just scary stories for teenagers. They’re nightmares wearing spacesuits.
The best Middle Grade horror doesn’t just scare kids. It helps them process real pain. The … 2025 Middle Grade Bram Stoker Award Preliminary Ballot: Full Reviews & RatingsRead more
January/February Essential YA and Middle Grade Horror Essential Life commitments have restricted my reading of YA … Jan/Feb Essential YA and Middle Grade HorrorRead more
Best of 2024: Middle Grade Horror and Dark Fiction Here are my top ticks for 2024, … Best of 2024: Middle Grade Horror and Dark FictionRead more
A June Showcase of YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup Apologies for the recent erratic posting … A June Showcase of YA and Middle Grade Horror RoundupRead more
August 2023 YA and Middle Grade Roundup In our latest roundup we have an amazing ten … YA and MG Horror Books, August 2023Read more
The Psychotronic Book Club: Adventures in getting older teens to read (horror) I have been a … The Psychotronic Book Club: Adventures in getting older teens to read (horror)Read more
YA and Middle-Grade Horror Roundup, June 2023 The YA and MG Horror roundup reviews took a … YA and MG Horror RoundupRead more
Below you will find Tony Jones‘ alternative YA Bram Stoker Award listing. No website in the … An Alternative YA Bram Stoker AwardRead more
