The Ghost-Eye Tree

Written by Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault · Illustrated by Ted Rand

A boy and his sister face their fears on a dark walk past the ghost-eye tree.

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32 pages· ~300L

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Bookroo's summary

On a dark autumn night, a young boy and his sister must fetch milk, but the path leads past the dreaded ghost-eye tree. As shadows loom and fears grow, will they brave the eerie road or fall prey to their imaginations? This chilling tale captures the essence of childhood fears, inviting readers to confront the unknown. With each step, the siblings' courage is tested, and the question remains: can they escape the tree's grasp, or will the night hold more than just shadows?

From the publisher

One dark and windy autumn night when the sun has long gone down, a young boy and his older sister are sent to the end of town to get a bucket of milk. As they walk down the lonely road, bathed in eerie moonlight, all the boy can think about is the ghost-eye tree. Oooo…I dreaded to go…I dreaded the tree….Why does Mama always choose meWhen the night is so darkAnd the mind runs free? What will happen when they come to the tree? Can they run past it or will it reach out and grab them? Any child who has been frightened of the dark will enjoy this scary book, which is meant to be read aloud. Bill Martin, Jr., and John Archambault developed the story as a reader’s theater piece, which they have performed in schools across the country. Now, with Ted Rand’s stunning illustrations, the ghost-eye tree comes to life. Watch out!

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