Synopses & Reviews
A stunning contemporary classic by American literary treasure Ray Bradbury, author of
Fahrenheit 451 and
The Martian Chronicles.
Meet the mysterious Mr. Moonshroud, who leads eight boys on a journey back through the centuries to discover the real meaning of Halloween. Prose of exquisite beauty will send shivers of delight and terror through readers, who will want to take this trip over and over again, long after the last jack-o'-lantern has gone dark.
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"A spectacular guide to the nether regions." Kirkus Reviews
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"Imaginatively cryptic...skillfully presented." The Los Angeles Times
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"There is a great treat in Bradbury's frenetic imagery." The New York Times
Synopsis
Make storytime a little spookier this fall 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 D a 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
Synopsis
The mysterious Mr. Moundshroud leads eight boys on a journey through centuries of the past in order to discover the true meaning of Halloween in a terrifying story that is sure to send shivers up the spine.
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A group of children and a "spirit" go back through time to discover the beginnings of Halloween.
About the Author
Ray Bradbury lives in Los Angeles.
Joseph Mugnaini lives in California.