Halloween Tales with Witches and Werewolves for Kids

The School for Wicked Witches

by Will Taylor and read by Mia Hutchinson-Shaw 

In Oz, magical children usually attend elite academies, but those seen as troublesome or dangerous are sent to the School for Wicked Witches—a hidden stronghold run by powerful witches who embrace their darkness. Ava Heartstraw, who never considered herself wicked, is shocked when her academy entrance test lands her there, making her the first child from the west to be sent in recent memory. 

Weaver of Shadows

by Iris Beaglehole and read by Natalie Beran 

On the surface, Awa seems like an ordinary teen, quietly battling anxiety. But secretly, she’s a rare Dreamweaver—someone who walks between the waking world and the Dreamrealm. After learning to harness her powers and heal parts of the damaged Dreamrealm, things take a dark turn when her best friend falls mysteriously ill after a dream kidnapping.

Werewolf? There Wolf!

by Kyle Sullivan 

This gorgeously illustrated, rhythmic picture book reimagines Little Red Riding Hood with wit, weirdness, and wordplay. Red—glued to her smartphone—wanders into a forest teeming with wolves. But when she meets the biggest, baddest one, she’ll need sharp instincts and newfound agency to reach Grandma’s house in one piece.

How to Catch a Witch

by Alice Walstead 

On Halloween night, the How to Catch Kids head out to trick-or-treat—but something’s off. A mischievous witch has opened a portal, unleashing spooky creatures everywhere! With zany traps, STEAM-inspired fun, and hilarious chaos, the kids must catch the witch and save Halloween before the candy disappears. 

The Witches: The Graphic Novel

by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Pénélope Bagleu 

Witches are real—and they hate children. Hiding in plain sight, they live in everyday towns with one terrifying goal: to get rid of all kids. When a brave boy and his clever grandmother discover the Grand High Witch’s evil plan, they must act fast. This vibrant graphic novel brings Roald Dahl’s The Witches to life like never before.

Sorceline Book 1

by Sylvia Douyé and illustrated by Paola Antista 

Sorceline has always been fascinated by mythical creatures, and now she’s finally studying them at a prestigious school of cryptozoology. Brilliant but hot-tempered, she struggles to connect with her classmates. When a rival vanishes, Sorceline joins the search—only to uncover a mystery more dangerous and personal than anything she’s learned about gorgons or griffins. 

A Witches’ Ball (2016) 

The Witches’ Ball is the most important night of the year—when young witches are officially welcomed into the magical world. But when Beatrix’s place is suddenly at risk, she must solve three tricky riddles before the celebration begins. With her clever pet rat Muggs by her side, can she prove she truly belongs? 

100% Wolf (2020) and 200% Wolf (2024) 

In the first film, Freddy Lupin turns into a poodle on his 13th birthday. The problem? He was expecting to transform into a werewolf! An outcast, he must prove he’s 100% wolf before moonrise. No spoilers here, but the second film finds Freddy teaming up with his friends (and a villain!) to save his pack—and save the moon.