From McElderry Books/Simon & Schuster, SPOOKY SCOUTS is a playfully subversive story about friendship, bravery, and letting your inner weirdo shine.

SPOOKY SCOUTS hits stores on August 25, 2026, and is now available for pre-order wherever books are sold.

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freebies & extras

Free Activity Downloads

Includes 5 coloring pages & word search

Spooky Scouts Classroom Guide

Includes 20+ activities for K-3rd

Which Spooky Scout Are You?

Take this fun personality quiz to find out!

  • “Ghoul power and girl power collide under a full moon in Shrack’s spoofy, sweet, and smart debut.”

    —Publisher’s Weekly

  • "A winning combination of Halloween and summer-camp story with a message of acceptance.”

    —Kirkus Reviews

  • “Funny, fantastic, cartoon-style pictures give the book graphic-novel vibes and enhance the engaging story."

    —Kirkus Reviews