The Haunted Playground

Ghosts gather at a playground to play, but two kids might change everything.

3.6 Goodreads · 99 ratings

50 pages· 981 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· ~520L· AR ~3.4 · ~0.5 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

In a hidden playground, ghosts gather not to haunt but to play under the rule of Rex Magnificus. As Halloween night unfolds, two curious children stumble upon this spectral gathering. Will their presence disrupt the ghosts' joyful escape from their usual spooky duties? This enchanting tale invites readers to explore a world where the supernatural seeks fun and laughter, raising the question: what happens when the living and the spectral collide in a place meant for play? Discover a Halloween adventure that redefines the boundaries between the eerie and the delightful.

From the publisher

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wonder and the illustrator of A Series of Unfortunate Events comes a spine-tingling Halloween picture book adventure!I cast the spell that brings to life this playground of the night.Here my phantoms come–but not to spook or fright. They’re here because they want to laugh, to frolic and be merry.They’re here because they need to take a break from being scary. When all the trick-or-treating is done and children are tucked in, ghosts are drawn to one special place: the Haunted Playground! Ruled by Rex Magnificus, ghosts arrive not to haunt but to play. But will the appearance of two human children interrupt their revelry? From two master storytellers, this Halloween story is a modern classic!

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