6 free Halloween books for kids

Halloween is just around the corner! Check out some of these freebies that I found today.

Please note that the free status of books can and often does change without notice. Please verify that the actual buy price still says $0.00. The Prime price is something different. You can click on a book cover or the indicated link to order it and other books on Amazon.

Three Twigs for the Campfire (The Miller Family Album)

Billy is more than a little nervous. Even with all the excitement of his first kid only camp out, there is something truly bothering him. Listen to the fire crackle as the Miller children, in their campfire tradition, each tell a story. Will the fire last till Billy can fall asleep? Worse yet, what will happen when it is his turn to tell a story? Lastly, why won’t the fly and mosquito buzzing around the campfire leave him alone?

In traditional Twilight Zone style, that the author grew up with, Mr. Cognard creates three unique and unpredictable stories, that both children and adults will all enjoy. 

Click here to download for Kindle. 

Halloween for Kids/Halloween Para Ninos

Now you can enjoy Andrew Miller’s best-selling “Halloween For Kids” in a bilingual English-Spanish version!

That’s right, this fun Early Readers Book is now more educational than ever. Your child can now read the original English version and the newly translated Spanish version side-by-side.

If you have ever wished your child could learn Spanish in an easy, enjoyable way, this is it!

Each sentence is meticulously translated to retain the original meaning and tone. Your child will associate familiar Halloween terms and facts with their Spanish counterparts.

In this way, your child will absorb the Spanish language effortlessly and quickly, and it won’t even feel like “learning.”

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Is your child REALLY into Halloween? Then this will be the perfect picture and early readers book.

You and your child will discover fun and fascinating facts about this unique holiday, its mysterious traditions, and its intriguing history.

Including…

* FULL-COLOR pictures and illustrations of Halloween Jack-O-Lanterns, masks, witches, black cats, and much more - your child will love them.

* Why you should look out for spiders on Halloween.

* When you should expect a full moon on Halloween.

* What the most popular Halloween colors really mean.

* What 3 names do monsters call humans? Hilarious answer.

* Did you know that "Jack-O-Lanterns" were not always pumpkins? Find out their surprising origins.

* What do you call a skeleton that won't work? You’ll laugh at the answer.

* Why do people wear masks and costumes on Halloween?

* Where does the Jack-O-Lantern tradition come from?

* What kind of witch lives at the beach? Your child will love this joke.

* Who were the first trick-or-treaters?

* Want to see a witch on Halloween? Here's the secret.

* Kids: watch out for "hungry" parents! Here are the candies that parents like to snatch from kids' trick-or-treat bags.

…and so much more!

Includes FULL-COLOR photos and images of Halloween skeletons, candy, cemeteries and more to make you and your child laugh and learn about this holiday.

So get ready to spend quality time together with your child as you enjoy seeing Halloween pictures and learning fun and intriguing facts about Halloween. 

Click here to download for Kindle. 

Will Allen and the Great Monster Detective (The Chronicles of the Monster Detective Agency)

Will Allen may be one of the smallest boys at Ashford Middle School, but he is also one of the smartest. But cleverness alone isn't enough to help him when monsters infest his room!

Together with his friend Jeannine Fitsimmons, Will searches fruitlessly for help, until a strange business card appears, instructing them how to summon Bigelow Hawkins, the Great Monster Detective. With Bigelow's help, along with the use of his very special monster-fighting instruments, the RevealeR and the MonsterScope, Will must learn how to conquer his monsters and reveal the secret of the dreaded HIDDEN BEAST before it's too late...

**Please note that this book is NOT free. However, at a mere 5 cents, it may as well be free!**

Click here to download for Kindle.

No Way Out - And Other Scary Short Stories

Includes two free additional short stories.

That's three 'terrorific' short stories for one low price.

No Way out - Mike takes a bet to go inside a haunted house, but will he live long enough to collect?

Also includes:
The Price of Friendship - How much is a best friend worth? Joey finds out the hard way.

Hobgoblin Horror - Jake only volunteered at the retirement home because Shelby works there. So, it's no wonder he's doesn't hear Mr. Fitches' warnings about a local homicidal hobgoblin--too bad for him.

Click here to download for Kindle.

Haunting at Heidelburgh Mansion (A Hot Ticket Short Story)(Hot Ticket Trilogy)

When twelve-year-old Juliet Robinson isn't invited to Cindy's Un-Halloween Party at a possibly haunted mansion, she can't resist crashing. But after her best-friend, Lucy, disappears, Juliet has to find a way to get her friend back from the headless bride -- or risk losing her friend forever.

Haunting At Heidelburgh Mansion is a 35 page, middle grade short story. Also includes the first chapter of HOT TICKET, a middle grade mystery.

Click here to download for Kindle.

Children's Haunted Stories

A short collection of fun, scary stories for children 8 years of age and up. Fun for Halloween or anytime you want a little scare.

Click here to download for Kindle.

'Mr Hookumbacker and the Yella Yella Yum Yum Tree' Review & Giveaway

Welcome to the Mr. Hookumbacker and the Yella Yella Yum Yum Tree Giveaway hosted by Pea of Sweetness

 As always, I am on the lookout for quality books for you to share with the kids in your life. This one looks likes a good one! Read the review by Pea of Sweetness and then enter the Rafflecopter below for your own copy!

 

 

Mr. Hookumbacker and the Yella Yella Yum Yum Tree is a children's adventure story. The Forest of the Cracking Stone is full of wonder and natural beauty. It is also a place of magic as well as honey tickles, bumbletums, sapling shines and a kindly old tree master called Mr. Hookumbacker. 

Read my full review HERE.

  

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'Three Lost Kids and the Sugar Fairy' Review

Join award-winning author Kimberly Kinrade for the month of October to celebrate Halloween and All Hallow's Read with a big giveaway for her launch of The Three Lost Kids & The Death of the Sugar Fairy.

What's All Hallow's Read? Author Neil Gaiman started this tradition a few years ago as a way to encourage the act of giving a book for Halloween. 

About The Three Lost Kids & The Death of The Sugar Fairy

Halloween is here and Lexie, Bella and Maddie couldn't be happier. But why does everything feel so different? Fewer houses are decorated and fewer kids are out trick-or-treating. Still, that's not going to stop the three girls from eating as much candy as they can before their parents can stop them, even if that means fighting each other for it.

When they finally discover a haunted house worthy of their favorite holiday, they forget their parents' warnings and go in alone, only to discover that the house really is haunted, and not only that, but they've been transported to a whole different world!

A dying Sugar Fairy in one of the abandoned rooms send them on a quest to find her Sugar Baby and the magic Sugar Flower in order to save her and Halloween. If they fail, Halloween will be gone forever, and they'll never return to their family.

But with Sugar Bug attacks, the Cavity Caves where they must face their deepest fears, and giant gummy bears armed with candy cane swords, the girls aren't sure they'll make it.

Their only chance is to work together, using each of their strengths to help each other. Can they stop fighting over candy long enough? Or will they be trapped in the dying Sugar Land forever?

**My thoughts**

I really liked this story. I was transported back in time to about third grade, sitting in the cozy book corner in elementary school. This is the kind of book my friends and I would have adored back then. There are girls just like we were, dressed up for Halloween, who found themselves on an adventure with a sort of mystery to solve. This is what we did when we were kids; kids still do it today.

This book also brings back some of the magic of Halloween, that feels lost in today's society. I remember that sense of awe as I put on a costume, like I really was that character. The girls in this story actually have the opportunity to do that. Along the way, they learn a lot of important lessons.

This book is one that I would like to share with my class during this holiday season. I think they will enjoy the suspense and mystery, without getting too scared. It will probably also lead to some classroom discussions about helping each other, working together, being friends, and even a bit about making healthy choices. 

Buy link: http://amzn.to/RSurCw

BIO:

Kimberly Kinrade was born with ink in her veins and magic in her heart. She writes fantasy and paranormal stories for children, YA and adults and still believes in magic worlds. Check out her YA paranormal novels Forbidden Mind and Forbidden Fire and her illustrated children's fantasy chapter books Lexie World, and Bella World, all on Amazon.

She lives with her three little girls who think they're ninja princesses with super powers, her two dogs who think they're humans and her husband, also known as the sexy Russian Prince, who is the love of her life and writing partner.

For a list of her books, check out: http://Amazon.com/author/kimberlykinrade

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Review of the 'Three Lost Kids Trilogy' by Kimberly Kinrade

Welcome to the tour for the Three Lost Kids by Kimberly Kinrade!

Join award-winning author Kimberly Kinrade for the month of October to celebrate Halloween and All Hallow's Read with a big giveaway for her launch of The Three Lost Kids & The Death of the Sugar Fairy.

What's All Hallow's Read? Author Neil Gaiman started this tradition a few years ago as a way to encourage the act of giving a book for Halloween. 

Today's stop on the tour features the original trilogy in the series.

About The Three Lost Kids

The first three books in this series (Lexie World, Bella World and Maddie World) were inspired by Kimberly's three little girls of the same name, who discovered their own worlds where they had magical powers and wanted their mom to write about it!

This special edition trilogy includes full color illustrations and each book is told from the first person perspective of that little girl's world. The paperback editions of these books are 7x10 full color with a coloring book in the back of each. They also include discussion questions to get kids and parents talking about the important themes in each book, such as caring for the planet, emotional maturity and handling bullies.

In The Death of the Sugar Fairy, the Three Lost Kids start a whole new series of chapter books, told from all three kids' point of view. Moving forward, the series will not include illustrations, but will include the same fantastic stories that have made the special edition trilogy so popular.

About The Three Lost Kids Special Edition Trilogy

Lexie World

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(a finalist in the Global e-Books award!)

5-year-old Lexie is tired of getting in trouble for leaving her stuff and trash outside. She doesn’t mean to litter or ruin her shoes, but it’s just so hard to remember sometimes.

When she, her two big sisters and their dog TayTay find a portal to Lexie World, Lexie discovers the consequence littering has had on her special world. Garbage Goblins have taken over and are destroying the Earth!

To save Lexie World, the girls (and TayTay) must travel with their new Unicorn friend through the Waters of Waste and over the Mountain of Lost Clothes to retrieve a piece of the Mirror of Ice in order to remind the Garbage Goblins of their true form and break their curse.

On this journey, Lexie learns about courage, love and the importance of taking care of her world.

Bella World

On Amazon

Bella is tired of getting blamed every time her sisters lose something. It's not her fault they misplaced something important, so why does everyone assume she took it? It makes her blood boil that no one appreciates all the things she does to help and protect people. Sometimes her anger makes her do things she regrets later.

When she, her two sisters, and their dog TayTay find a watery portal to Bella World, they're surprised to discover a town ravaged by Dragon attacks. But not all is as it seems, a lesson Bella learns when they are sent to stop the Dragon.

Together, Bella and Emerald the Dragon learn to control their Dragon Fire, make amends to those they have wronged, and in the process find the appreciation and acceptance they'd sought all along.

Maddie World

On Amazon

When a girl at school starts bullying Madelynne, she decides she doesn't want to go to school anymore. Too scared to stand up to the bully or tell the teacher, Madelynne confides in the only one who will understand, her best four-legged friend TayTay.

After an especially bad day, Madelynne hides in her room and refuses to play with anyone. In an effort to cheer her up, her sisters accidently discover the portal to Maddie World, sweeping them all into an epic adventure!

But Maddie World is suffering from some bullying of its own. The Lava Fairies and Bubble Fairies are at war, and now even once nice Fairies have been mean bullies, locking the Three Lost Kids up in the dungeon.

Madelynne and TayTay escape, but can't free the other two until the retrieve a precious necklace that once belonged to the Bubble Fairies.

To save her sisters and make peace between the two Fairy factions, Madelynne must first face her own fears and learn to stand up for herself even when she's scared, but without becoming a bully herself.

**My thoughts**

I thought this series was absolutely adorable! I especially love how each book was inspired by each child's fantasy world and dreams. That in and of itself makes the books special, as each girl now has a keepsake to remember their childhood dreams. It could easily inspire other children to create their own worlds and to make them into books.

Each book has its own lesson. In Lexie's World, Lexie learns the importance of taking care of the Earth and the environment by keeping her things picked up. She also learns a lesson of independence and how she can do anything she sets her mind to. Bella's story helps kids to remember to control their anger. Maddie's story is another much-needed lesson in handling bullying, which is way too prevalent today.

As I read these books, I tried to decide if I would read them with my class of 4s and 5s in the afternoon. I think these books would be best handled at that age in a one-on-one setting, or a very small group. They really lend themselves to many discussions, especially in the later two books. They're also just fun fantasy stories. Older children will enjoy reading them on their own. I look forward to checking out the rest of the upcoming books in the series!

Enter the Three Lost Kids Giveaway!

The giveaway includes:

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$25 Amazon GC plus signed copy of all four books (Lexie's World, Belle's World, Maddie's World, Sugar Fairy} bookmarks and surprise swag include one of the posters and bookmark {USA/Canada Only}

RUNNERUP to two winners:

Signed copies of The Death of the Sugar Fairy with swag {USA/Canada Only}

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Poster of The Sugar Fairy cover and bookmarks

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Disclaimer: Andi's Middle Grade and Chapter Books did not receive any compensation other than free ecopies of each book in the trilogy. All opinions in the review are my own. This blog is not responsible for prize shipment.

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'Benotripia' Blog Tour and Review

Welcome to the blog tour for Benotripia: The Rescue!

Book Description
When her mother—the ruler of Benotripia—goes missing, Roseabelle knows she’ll need the help of her best friends and their combined powers to survive the perilous journey ahead of her, rescue her mother, and save Benotripia! Written by a young author, this exciting adventure story pulls you into a true fantasy world. A suspenseful and addicting read!

**My thoughts**

This book was a fun fantasy-filled adventure that is sure to delight readers in middle to upper elementary grades. Rosabelle's powers seem to be endless. Together with her friends Astro and Jessicana, those powers seem even stronger as she also pulls from theirs. She also has a steadfast devotion to her loved ones that helps them to be successful. 

There is enough drama and action to keep the pages turning. Kids will enjoy the suspense, as well, without being scared. 

The language in the book is at a kid's level, without being childish. It is hard to believe that the author is a mere 11 years old! She should serve as inspiration to other young aspiring writers.

Meet the Author:

Mckenzie Wagner is eleven years of age and has adored reading since she was four years old. Her love of books inspired her to write a book of her own and she completed the first book of “The Magic Wall Series”, “The Magic Meadow and the Golden Locket” at the early age seven and the second book “The Blue Lagoon and the Magic Coin” shortly hereafter. She has now expanded her writing to kids of all ages. She wishes to obtain an English degree and teach and continue in her pursuit of her love of writing. She currently resides in Utah, with her mom, dad, and her eight-old brother, Ty.  To find out more about Benotripia and the author Mckenzie Wanger, visit her website: http://www.channelsparks.com/mckenziewagnerbooks/index.htm.

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Fall Into Books Giveaway Hop September 17-30

Welcome to the Fall Into Books Giveaway Hop hosted by Literary Addicts. This event takes place September 17-30 and each blog is hosting their own book themed giveaway worth at least $10 in value.

Help your book-loving child fall back into reading when you pick out some new books to share. Teachers may enjoy finding something new to read in their classrooms. It's your choice what you purchase! All you have to do is enter the Rafflecopter below. Another giveaway is also going on over at Andi's Kids Books.

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'The Wickware Sagas' Guest Post by Penny Estelle

Today's guest post comesfrom Penny Estelle. I first encountered her when I read and reviewed her bok Hike Up Devil's Mountain. She is currently at work on a new series...

The Wickware Sagas

I was visiting my daughter in Utah, last summer and my ten-year old grandson was playing with some of his friends. Somehow, the subject of William Tell came up and not one of these boys had any idea who William Tell was.

This is how my series, The Wickware Sagas, started. It seems so much of our history is getting lost, especially when it comes to historical legends.

Miss Wickware is a history teacher for 7th and 8th grades students at Langdon Middle School in Phoenix, AZ. Rumor has it that strange things happened in her class. Is she a witch? Is she from another planet? Nobody can, or will, talk too much about what has happened. Yea…probably just rumors…or are they?

Every year, she gives an assignment for an oral book report. Each student will draw a name from a box and then give an oral report on whom they have chosen and somehow, one of these students ends up face to face with their drawn subject. How does this happen?

Billy Cooper’s Awesome Nightmare is the first of the Wickware Sagas Series.

Billy Cooper is so annoyed about this oral report. Old Lady Wickware drops this bomb on a Friday afternoon and it’s due on Monday. Well he has plans for the whole weekend and simply doesn’t have time to do a report. He figures he will do a quick computer search on Sunday night on this William Tell guy, whoever that is, and then he will just skate by on this assignment. All that changes when he finds himself in the 14th century and standing in front of William Tell’s house.

Excerpt

Except for William Tell being one of the biggest men he had ever seen, he had to wonder what this guy did to get put on a book report list! “So, Du….I mean, Uncle William, what do you do around here, you know to bring home the bacon?”

“Here in Uri, we would kill a bore to get bacon,” William replied.

“Ooookay,” Billy said, but you are a legend. Why?” Billy figured he might as well take the bull by the horns!

“William, I am no legend. I am but a simple hunter.”

Billy had to wonder why old lady Wickware would put some hunter that didn’t do squat, in the drawing. There had to be more! “So, who’s this Gessler guy? Why is Auntie freaking out about him?”

His uncle did a quick double take and asked, “William, your speech seems so different. Do they all talk like this in Unterwalden?"

“Unter-who?” Billy asked.

“Unterwalden. Where you live.” His uncle started to wonder if his nephew was more than just unbalanced.

“Oh yea, Unter….whatever. My home place,” Billy stammered. “Yea, we all talk like this. We are a laid back kind of group.”

William Tell just shook his head. “Gessler is the Governor of Altdorf. As you must know, Austria is trying to take our lands from us. Some are already paying heavy and unjust taxes. These Austrians are a cruel people, William, and they want everyone to live in fear. Until the Rutli Oath came to be we did not know what to do.”

“What’s the Rutli Oath? Billy asked.

They were almost to Altdorf. William stopped and looked deep into Billy’s eyes.

“Countrymen from Uri, Unterwalden, and Schwytz are ready to take back what is ours and the Rutli Oath is our pledge to do so."

Billy nodded and turned to continue to the town when his uncle stopped him. His tone was deadly. “Speak of this to no one, William. It would not bode well for you.”

Even in a dream, Billy wouldn’t cross a man like William Tell. “No problem, Dude. Your secret is safe with me.”

Buy links:
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I have two more MG/tween stories out at this time.

Hike Up Devil’s Mountain

Ten-year old Andy Thompson disobeys his mother and sneaks into the basement of an old abandoned house that’s due for demolition. He stumbles upon a mysterious box under an old cabinet. And his troubles begin when he looks inside.

The Crew brothers, twelve-year old Jason, and ten-year old Danny, also find their way to the basement. New to town, Jason has established himself as the school bully. A struggle ensues between Andy and Jason, and the bully ends up as a toad.

Somehow, the boys must reverse the magical spell. And that means hiking up the dread mountain: fast pace, fast action and some scary turns and surprises on the way! The lives of all three boys seem destined to change forever, if they survive…

Buy Links:
Amazon Paperback | Kindle | Smashwords | CreateSpace

A Float Down the Canal

Twelve-year old Pam Simpson gets dumped on when her mother is called into work. She must cancel her plans for the mall to babysit her younger brother and his friend and take them to the public pool. To make matters worse her cousin, Candy, is also coming over for the day. She doesn’t even like Candy!

Much to Candy’s dismay, transportation to the pool is on inner tubes, floating down the canal. One thing leads to another and it is Pam who, once again, must save the day.

When things couldn’t seem worse, the day takes a drastic turn for the better and it is Candy, and the float down the canal, that makes this the best day of Pam’s life!

Buy links:
Smashwords | B&N