The Halloween Moon
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

The Halloween Moon

Written by Joseph Fink

On her last trick-or-treat night, a girl finds her town gripped by something strange.

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288 pages· ~770L· AR 5 · 9 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

Esther Gold loves Halloween more than anything, and she plans to go trick-or-treating one last time even though her parents think she's too old. But when the night arrives, nobody answers their door, the moon glows an unnatural orange and children in eerie costumes roam the streets. With her best friend, her school bully and a grown-up neighbor, Esther must break the curse on her town before Halloween night never ends.

From the publisher

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.Perfect for Halloween readingA charming cozy seasonal pick

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
288
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~770L
AR book level
5
AR points
9
AR quiz
516350
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~R
AR interest level
MG
Publication
Published
July 27, 2021
First published
July 20, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063020979

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