I loved Goosebumps growing up. They were page-turners that got me reading multiple books each and every week. I would be excited to go to the library and check out any Goosebumps books that I had not read yet. There weren’t many left. And to this day, they still hold fond memories in my head.

Additional Info: At the height of the original Goosebumps series’ popularity, Scholastic was selling 4 million copies per month. In recent years the comedy-horror genre has grown in traction again in the middle grade (ages 8–12) book market, with a new run of Goosebumps books printed alongside a wave of modern alternatives. (Source: BookTrust)

Luckily, there are modern Goosebumps alternatives that bring the same magic to a new audience. While many Goosebumps books still hold up today, some of the words used and the technology available will seem outdated or confusing to a new generation. With that in mind, here are my top 3 modern goosebumps books alternatives that your kids will love.

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1. Fearvoid – Do Not Answer

Designed for 9-12 year olds, this is a modern take on Goosebumps books with more mystery and technology added in. Kids know a lot more about computers and technology than I ever did growing up. The new Fearvoid series looks to create fun modern stories that will get children hooked on reading. The chapters are short and punchy with cliffhangers, twists and turns throughout. They’ll have kids flying through chapters to find out what happens next. Do Not Answer also has a lot of humor thrown in for good measure. Designed to be read by both boys and girls.

2. Ghoul School

Ghoul School is full of funny and interesting stories. These are chapter books – designed to help kids read more. If you don’t know what Chapter Books are, they are simply books that have illustrations inserted throughout the book. This breaks up the text, and also helps build interest with more visual learners. These books are especially good if your child is struggling with learning to read. Designed for young boy readers.

3. The Last Kids on Earth

This is another chapter book that kids will love. It’s a fun read that’s set in a monster apocalypse. Kids who dream of starring in their own comic book will love the story and art in these books. The heroes will face zombies, winged beasts and many other spooky monsters. Designed for young boy readers.

Modern Goosebumps Books Alternatives

Goosebumps books are all designed to make young readers want to read more. They are simple to read, have short sentences and chapters, and lots of humor and spooky moments thrown in. Each of the books above fits into this category. You can read samples of the book for free on Amazon to see which one would be best for your child.