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Aug 04, 2015 | ISBN 9780553512700 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Aug 04, 2015 | ISBN 9780553512724 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
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Aug 04, 2015 | ISBN 9780553512700 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Aug 04, 2015 | ISBN 9780553512724 | Middle Grade (8-12)
In The Halloween Tree, master of fantasy Ray Bradbury takes readers on a riveting trip though space and time to discover the true origins of Halloween.Originally published in 1972, this striking new hardcover edition features dramatic illustrations throughout by Gris Grimly, giving a new generation of readers a chance to discover the magic.
Make storytime a little spookier with fantasy master Ray Bradbury as he takes readers on a riveting trip though space and time to discover the true origins of Halloween. Join the shadowy Carapace Clavicle Moundshroud as he takes eight trick-or-treaters on an unforgettable journey to find their missing friend, Pip. Travel through space and time, from the tombs of ancient Egypt to the gargoyles of Notre-Dame Cathedral, all the way to the cemeteries of Mexico on el Día de Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. Is Pip still alive? And if so, can his friends save him from a ghastly fate before it’s too late? “If you want to know what Halloween is, or if you simply want an eerie adventure, take this mystery history trip. You couldn’t ask for better than master fantasizer Ray Bradbury.” —The Boston Globe
Ray Bradbury (1920–2012) was America’s foremost writer of science fiction and fantasy. Among his most popular adult books were Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, The Illustrated Man, Dandelion Wine, and Death Is a Lonely Business. In addition, he wrote several books for children, including Switch on the Night…. More about Ray Bradbury
"If you want to know what Halloween is, or if you simply want an eerie adventure, take this mystery-history trip. You couldn’t have a better guide than Ray Bradbury."–Boston Globe
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