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Scare your children into reading some of these frighteningly entertaining books this October. Halloween is just around the corner so it’s the perfect time to give them a break from their regular school books and homework and let them read some books that will excite them about the delicious holiday that is Halloween.

Into the Woods By Lyn Gardner

When the evil Dr. DeWilde comes searching for a small metal pipe bequeathed to Storm Eden, the almost-orphaned Eden sisters are forced into an adventure more perilous than they thought possible. They must summon all the strength they have to evade their pursuers and fight off their enemies while managing to work together despite each sister’s inadequacies. This action-packed book will have you on the edge of your seat as it intricately weaves together traditional folk tales and classic adventure stories for an engaging and rewarding read.

How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? By Magaret McNamara G. Brian Karas

When Mr. Tiffin asks his class to guess how many seeds are inside each of three different pumpkins, everyone learns that the size of a shell isn’t always in direct proportion to the wealth of its contents. Charlie may be the smallest kid in class, but that doesn’t mean he has the least to offer. See what Charlie discovers in this vibrantly illustrated book that encourages comprehensive learning, creative counting, and scientific thinking.

Billy Hooten, Owlboy By Tom Sniegoski

Billy Hooten is a scrawny kid who lives mostly in comic books. He sits at the dorks’ table in the lunchroom. No one—not even Billy—has any confidence in him until one day he stumbles across a strange creature in the cemetery behind his house. The goblin Archebold brings Billy to Monstros City, a crime-ridden place in need of a protector. Billy slowly realizes that he might be the only one who can fill the position. But can he really fight off evil monsters, crooked cops and his own host of insecurities? Can he really become the next Owlboy? Find out in this exciting new novel from Yearling.

Pee Wee Scouts: Camp Ghost-Away By Judy Delton

Join the Pee Wee Scouts at Camp Ghost-Away as they find ways to deal with homesickness, poison ivy, strange nighttime noises and, most importantly, each other. First-grader Molly Duff is despondent because she hasn’t won the donut-selling contest. She gets angry at show-offs and snobs and cry babies. But when the scouts go camping for the weekend, Molly learns that she doesn’t have to row the fastest, float the longest, or win any contests to be an important part of the team. Alan Tiegreen’s classic illustrations help make this book a winner for the whole troop.