Saving Halloween

by Lisa Ard

 
Title: Saving Halloween
Author: Lisa Ard
Genre: Middle Grade Fiction, Tween Fiction, Holidays
Publisher: Write Frame Communications, LLC
Publication Date: 2012
eBook: available in Kindle Format
Paperback: 144 pages

Synopsis 

Saving Halloween is a thoroughly enchanting tale of the unlikely friendship between the very straitlaced Anne Parsons and the always surprising Halloween Spavento. Thirteen year-old Anne, who has her whole life planned out for her by her over-achieving parents, wanders away from her sleeping tutor one afternoon and meets the quirky, wild-haired Halloween - and from there, the fun begins!

Halloween introduces Anne to her wonderfully offbeat - and often magical family. Together these girls become fast friends who take on the school bullies, Anne's disapproving parents, and in the process, prove that friendship and believing in yourself can be a powerful combination.

The wonderful play on "saving" Halloween makes this a double-edged story. On the surface, readers will think that this story is about saving Halloween - the October holiday - and in one way, it is. But it is also about the friendship that develops between these unlikely opposites.

Saving Halloween captures the reader from the very first word, and is unpredictable enough to keep readers engaged throughout. This book would make a wonderful read-aloud during the month of October, with its Halloween theme, but it also is a great book to read anytime, since it touches on many other themes including friendship, loyalty and overcoming obstacles.

Saving Halloween is delightful and not to be missed - put it on your eBookshelf for a special October treat - or read it anytime you are looking for some magic, some fun and some wonderful adventures between two unlikely friends.

What others are saying 

"This is a darling story of learning and accepting who you are...Saving Halloween is strongly recommended to those who are interested in recognizing uncertainty about yourself, and finding the magic of who you really are." Portland Book Review

Looking for a unique treat?...from an interview and review by Christina Lent of the Portland Tribune: "[Ard] lives the lessons she hopes will inspire her young readers. 'With Saving Halloween, I hope they learn the importance of figuring out what you need and who you are,' Ard said."

Saving Halloween was a winner in the 2012 Kay Snow Writing Contest in the Writing for Young Readers category.

About the Author 

From Saving Halloween: "Lisa Ard leads a charmed life in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and two children.  In addition to writing, she loves visiting schools and hearing from readers. Already she’s presented her fabulous writing workshops to a gazillion young students (okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but you can check her website counter for the current number).
For school visits, book information, contests, games, puzzles, or just to chat, you may contact Lisa via her website."

Other books by Lisa Ard include:

Fright Flight: Dream Seekers Book One
Dream Team: Dream Seekers Book Two

 Book source

I received my review copy of Saving Halloween from Lisa Ard.

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