The Halloween Moon

(Paperback)

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FromNew York Timesbestselling 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 its too late. Because someone is out to make sure Halloween never comes to an end. And even Esther doesnt want to be trapped in this night forever.

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Kids captivated by Katherine Arden's Small Spaces will find a similar blend of chilling tales, hair-raising adventures, and deeper themes here. Booklist "Wonderfully shivery." Kirkus Reviews A great stand-alone read that you dont need to wait for the fall holiday to enjoy. School Library Journal An excellent choice. Booklist

Author Bio

Joseph Fink created and co-writes the Welcome to Night Vale podcast and touring live show. In his mid-twenties he started a very small publishing company, producing two collections of short works which he edited and laid out at his office job when his boss wasn't looking. Since then, he has created three wildly successful podcast series and authored two New York Times bestselling novels. He is from California but doesn't live there anymore.