There have always been books that are aimed at children but which are so well written, adults pick up on them as well. The Harry Potter books are a classic example of this literary phenomenon. The bottom line is that many kids love to be scared, just as adult readers enjoy a good scare. When I was a child, my mother bought me only Enid Blyton books. I enjoyed Enid Blyton, but her books were overshadowed by my discovery of the Stephen King books in my father's bookshelves. I read them all in fascination. It wasn't until I grew older that I realised that there are a lot of scary books pitched specifically for children. The funny thing is that the classic kiddie horror book often does a Harry Potter act for the adult and appeals to them as well. With Hallowe'en around the corner, I have listed five books below that are aimed at kids but are universally enjoyed by people of all ages. Please share your own stories below.