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The Halloween Nightmare

by Michael Scygiel

Book Details

Publisher:AuthorHouse
Published:2017-12-11
Pages:154
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Halloween Village is filled with ghosts, skeletons, Frankenstein, werewolves, jack-o-lanterns, and all the features of this scary October holiday. Pat and Dave want to make sure everyone is having fun and getting candy. But as they journey through the village, they realize something unusual is about to happen. Wearing black clothes with a pumpkin on his head, the Halloween Man, who has been in the woods for six hundred years, emerges from the trees. This mysterious man introduces Pat and Dave an

Our Review

Two friends named Pat and Dave explore a Halloween Village packed with classic spooky icons—ghosts, skeletons, Frankenstein's monster, and jack-o-lanterns—on a mission to ensure everyone gets candy. Their festive adventure takes a chilling turn when a legendary figure known as the Halloween Man, a being cloaked in black with a pumpkin head who has lurked in the woods for centuries, suddenly emerges from the trees.

This story elevates a simple holiday tale by introducing a genuinely eerie and ancient antagonist, creating a palpable sense of mystery and suspense. The narrative cleverly uses familiar Halloween imagery to build a comforting atmosphere before subverting it with the unexpected, ominous arrival. Young readers who enjoy a mild thrill and a touch of folklore woven into their seasonal stories will find this a compelling and memorable October read.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction