The Halloween Moon

The Halloween Moon
Author: Joseph Fink
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2021-07-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0063020998

From New York Times bestselling adult author Joseph Fink comes a wickedly fun middle grade novel about a Halloween-obsessed girl named Esther Gold, who goes out trick-or-treating for one last year, only to find her town under the thrall of a mysterious presence. Esther Gold loves Halloween more than anything in the world. So she is determined to go trick-or-treating again this year despite the fact that her parents think she is officially too old. Esther has it all planned out, from her costume to her candy-collecting strategy. But when the night rolls around, something feels . . . off. No one is answering their door. The moon is an unnatural shade of orange. Strange children wander the streets, wearing creepy costumes that might not be costumes at all. And it seems like the only people besides Esther who are awake to see it all are her best friend, her school bully, and her grown-up next-door neighbor. Together, this unlikely crew must find a way to lift the curse that has been placed upon their small town before it’s too late. Because someone is out to make sure Halloween never comes to an end. And even Esther doesn’t want to be trapped in this night forever.

By the Light of the Halloween Moon

By the Light of the Halloween Moon
Author: Caroline Stutson
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2009
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780761455530

In this "catchy, lilting cumulative tale with glorious comical/scary illustrations" (Kirkus Reviews), a little girl's toe taps a tune as her legs dangle from a footbridge that has all sorts of creatures hidden underneath. There are cats and witches, bats and ghosts. With lots of repetition, a rhythmic, bouncy text, and imaginative illustrations, this Halloween title is sure to tickle your bones -- your funny bones, that is! And for the first time in over a decade, this Halloween gem is back in print.

Beneath a Meth Moon

Beneath a Meth Moon
Author: Jacqueline Woodson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2013-02-07
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0142423920

Hurricane Katrina took her mother and granmother. And even though Laurel Daneau has moves on to a new life--one that includes a new best friend, a spot on the cheerleading squad, and dating the co-captain of the football team--she can't get past the pain of that loss. Then her new boyfriend introduces her to meth, and Laurel is instantly seduced by its spell, the way it erases, even if only temporarily, her memories. Soon Laurel is completely hooked, a shell of her former self, desperate to be whole again, but lacking the strength to break free. But with the help of a new friend--and the loyalty of an old one--she is able to rewrite her own story and move on with her own life. Dreamlike in quality and weaving flashbacks to the hurricane in with Laurel's present-day struggles, this is a stunning novel that readers won't want to miss.

Beneath the Ghost Moon

Beneath the Ghost Moon
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Little Brown & Company
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1998-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780316970075

Beneath the midnight moon, mice battle mean-hearted creepy crawlies to protect their farmyard home.

Los Gatos Black on Halloween

Los Gatos Black on Halloween
Author: Marisa Montes
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2006-08-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1466803479

Follow los monstruos and los esqueletos to the Halloween party Under October's luna, full and bright, the monsters are throwing a ball in the Haunted Hall. Las brujas come on their broomsticks. Los muertos rise from their coffins to join in the fun. Los esqueletos rattle their bones as they dance through the door. And the scariest creatures of all aren't even there yet! This lively bilingual Halloween poem introduces young readers to a spooky array of Spanish words that will open their ojos to the chilling delights of the season. Los Gatos Black on Halloween is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year, the winner of the 2008 Pura Belpre Medal for Illustration and a Pura Belpre Honor Book for Narrative.

No Place Like Loam

No Place Like Loam
Author: Ee Bracken
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2002-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0595256880

Michael O'Brien, a somewhat spoiled 12-year-old, is puzzled when his workaholic mom insists on a two-month road trip, to New Mexico, in the middle of the school year. While exploring in Roswell, they encounter the Timizhon family, aliens from the planet Loam. During a tour of the spaceship, Michael accidentally causes it to take off on a nonstop course for Loam. Upon arrival, the O'Briens and the Timizhons are met by Looster, a sinister Avarian who is temporarily ruling Loam. Looster refuses to allow the O'Briens to return to Earth, and places them under compound detention at the Timizhon's vast estate. Michael and his mother have many good and bad experiences on Loam, including being subjected to medical examinations and experimentations to determine their compatibility for existing on Loam. Overtime, the O'Briens uncover and thwart Looster's diabolical plan to takeover Loam as well and all the other planets in its universe, before moving on to conquer Earth.

Halloween Ghost Stories A Paranormal Journey

Halloween Ghost Stories A Paranormal Journey
Author: Robert Manton
Publisher: Varton Publications
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2024-09-14
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

Step into the eerie and enigmatic world of Halloween Ghost Stories A Paranormal Journey. This captivating anthology beckons you to embark on a spine-tingling adventure, where the line between the living and the supernatural blurs, inviting you into the heart of the most mystifying and enduring enigmas that have haunted human history. Our journey begins within the ancient walls of Denmark's Dragsholm Castle, where the echoes of centuries past still resonate, and the Mermaid Inn in England whispers with ghostly secrets. As we traverse the ominous Château de Brissac in France, we'll delve deep into history, where specters have etched their haunting marks. Explore the chilling annals of the Tower of London, the enigmatic Hampton Court Palace, and other haunted palaces and castles that come to life on Halloween night. But it's not just grandeur and history that hold these dark secrets. Even the most unassuming places have concealed extraordinary mysteries. The Ostrich Inn, Ballygally Castle, Hotel Provincial, and others unveil spine-tingling tales that will send shivers down your spine. Prepare to be captivated, disturbed, and awestruck as you journey through the realms of the paranormal. This gripping anthology is a voyage through time and space, where the unknown becomes your constant companion. Beware—once you open this book, you may find that the inexplicable has entered your life. Welcome to a world where the supernatural thrives, the unexplained awaits, and restless spirits bridge the past and present. Halloween Ghost Stories A Paranormal Journey awaits, where Halloween's spectral magic comes to life.

By Bizarre Hands

By Bizarre Hands
Author: Joe R. Lansdale
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2016-07-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0486805611

"Lansdale is an immense talent."—Booklist. Small-town juvenile delinquents, Pentecostal snake-handlers, zombies, psychopaths, and assorted freaks populate these witty and gritty tales of horror by a master of the genre. The suspenseful, action-packed tales range from visions of a post-apocalyptic world ("Tight Little Stitches in a Dead Man's Back," "On the Far Side of the Cadillac Desert with Dead Folks") to alternative histories ("Trains Not Taken," "Letter from the South, Two Moons West of Nacogdoches"). A dozen other stories of gruesome violence and utter depravity include "The Pit," in which car trouble develops into a life-or-death struggle; "Night They Missed the Horror Show," involving an encounter with ornery rednecks; and "Hell Through a Windshield," in which a drive-in movie provides a one-way ticket to another dimension. By Bizarre Hands, Joe R. Lansdale's debut collection of short stories, was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Best Fiction, and two of its tales have received Stoker awards. Lansdale's novella Bubba Ho-Tep was adapted into a 2002 film, and his Hap and Leonard detective stories inspired the Sundance Channel television series. This edition features an Introduction by science-fiction novelist Lewis Shiner and an Afterword by horror fiction author Ramsey Campbell. Suggested for mature readers. www.doverpublications.com