Cornelia Funke is a master of children's fantasy, having penned so many imaginative books for children. One of these is Ghosthunters, the perfect series for readers aged 7+ who love anything paranormal.
Each of the books follow a young boy named Tom as he becomes a professional ghosthunter! He meets so many different ghosts, ghouls and spectres, learns all the codes of ghosthunter-speak, forms an agency dedicated to dealing with difficult apparitions, and even works towards earning his his Ghosthunting Diploma.
This series masterfully mixes humour and children's horror, and is the perfect read if you're little one isn't quite ready for Goosebumps or the Horror Heights books. For more series like this, check out our Best Ghost and Horror Series for 7 and 8 year olds blog post.
All the Ghosthunters books in order:
Book 1: Ghosthunters and the Incredibly Revolting Ghost! (1993)
Book 2: Ghosthunters and the Gruesome Invincible Lightning Ghost! (1994)
Book 3: Ghosthunters and the Bloodthirsty Baroness! (1995)
Book 4: Ghosthunters and the Mud-Dripping Monster! (1995)