Get ready to face your fears on a spooky mystery adventure! From award-winning author Marina J. Bowman, this BookLife Editor’s Pick is spooky, funny, and heartwarming – the perfect Halloween read that teaches kids to face their fears while sparking a love for reading. In the charming supernatural town of Brookside, where humans and vampires coexist, 12-year-old vampire Ellie "Scaredy Bat" Spark dreams of being a detective. There’s just one small problem—she's terrified of everything! But when a historic royal vampire wedding turns into an icy mystery, Ellie must brave her biggest fears to solve the case. Can Ellie restore peace between humans and vampires before it’s too late? With the help of her quirky friends—Tink, Fez, and Jessica—Ellie embarks on a thrilling adventure that teaches her the power of teamwork, resourcefulness, and acceptance. Each book in the series challenges Ellie to confront her fears to solve a mystery, encouraging critical thinking and empathy in young readers. Book features: > Enjoyed by 7-11 year olds who are early independent readers > Easy-to-read and decodable text > Reading Level: Grade 3-4 (Lexile: 610L - 800L) > Detectives Bonus kit including Suspect log to solve along with Ellie and friends Join Ellie’s team on their quest to brave the frightening unknown and embrace adventure! In Scaredy Bat and the Frozen Vampires, a Readers’ Favorite 5-Star Book, children discover that even scary moments can lead to unforgettable fun. Are you brave enough to face this chilling mystery? Don’t miss out - get your copy today and join the spooky fun!

The SCAREDY CROWS are coating GOTHAM with fear dust, and ACE THE BAT-HOUND is Halloween's only hope.

Belfry Bat is even afraid to go out with the other bats, so she is the only one left in the attic when Mildred the witch comes looking for a bat to help her race the roller coaster known as the Thunder Monster.

On a rainy day in Gloomsviille, Ruby and her friends decide to put on a talent show. But the show can’t go on when Skull Boy’s magic trick actually makes Scaredy Bat disappear. Can the gang find a way to bring Scaredy back? Or will he be lost forever?