Halloween Reading

Some might read the title above and say to themselves, when is this blog not about Halloween appropriate reading? A fair enough dig, and also, how dare I post a Halloween book review only days before Halloween! Again, you're right. And I'm sorry. But since the majority of books that I review are horror themed, I guess it doesn't really matter.

I was going to post a review for Demonic Indemnity by Craig McLay, a fun read if you prefer your horror with fantasy elements and a dose of humor. There is an entire series about supernatural insurance investigator Tim Lovecraft, and I'm betting they are all fun reads. But while I was at work (yes, indie authors usually have to make a living from things other than writing), my boss asked for book recommendations for her grandson, and I had to suggest Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman, illustrated by S. D. Schindler. 

My kids loved Big Pumpkin, about a witch who plants a pumpkin seed that grows into a pumpkin so big that she can't get it off the vine in time to make pumpkin pie for Halloween. Drat! Literally! Others who are bigger and stronger than her offer to try, including a vampire and a mummy, and a little bat who gets laughed at for suggesting it is big enough and strong enough to get it done. But the bat has a plan. A very good one. This is a great read to introduce your kids to Halloween monsters that aren't really that scary, and it teaches a great and simple lesson about what happens with a little bit of teamwork.

Check out this link to find Big Pumpkin. BIG PUMPKIN 

Check out this one for Demonic Indemnity. DEMONIC INDEMNITY