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Alfred a Knopf Inc, 2007. Hardcover. New. reissue edition. 145 pages. 9.25x6.75x0.75 inches.

reissue edition. 145 pages. 9.25x6.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT, eight trick-or-treaters gather at the haunted house by the edge of town, ready for adventure. But when Something whisks their friend Pip away, only one man, the sinister Carapace Clavicle Moundshroud, can help the boys find him. "If you want to know what Halloween is, or if you simply want an eerie adventure, take this mysteryhistory trip. You couldn't ask for better than master fantasizer Ray Bradbury," raves "The Boston Globe." Originally published in 1972, this handsome hardcover reissue celebrates its 35th anniversary. It's the perfect gift for fans of Harry Potter and Philip Pullman. Illustrated in black-and-white. Now back in print is the 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 delightand terrorthrough readers, who will want to take this trip over and over again, long after the last jack-o'-lantern has gone dark. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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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 its 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

Alfred a Knopf Inc, 2007. Hardcover. New. reissue edition. 145 pages. 9.25x6.75x0.75 inches.