Bones for Books!

"Eleanor Skeleton here, and I'm happy to be back with a few more frightful stories to share with you. October is the season when the world shivers and throws on a colorful shawl of magic and mystery. Settle into the dark while seeking the light. Make no bones about it, story magic lives in you." 

What happens when a flower has all the power? 

Find out in The Flower Monster

Consider me Cornerstone Owl. I may or may not care. Stay or don't, the choice is yours. I've a tale to tell. But only if the rain persists. It's the chill in the sweeping wind that stiffens the vine, that's the buzz around here. Listen. Creaking bones of bark and burrowing bug, more or less paper flesh, or so the story goes.

In a time of none, and a half turn of spin, by the throat of a running river, six twinkling loves gathered under the shadow light of the blood moon to tell fantastical stories to each other.... continue reading 

"Now, I'm certain that you've met my good friend, Great Pumpkin. I know she's haunted Fairday's blog before. I'll let her talk you into whatever she has planned, but beware, she enjoys a good scare." 

"Ah, it's me great friend, Elly. Nice ta see ya bones rattlin' around here. Ya know me, I like ta pop in an' take em' all on a trip to Halloween town. 'Tis a hoot ta visit with them monstrous neighbors of mine, so grab yer bag o' tricks and skip over fer a fright— if ya dare." 

Visit Halloween town with Great Pumpkin (read the comments:) 

"On the hunt for more spooky fun? Follow me into an enchanted forest."

Take a spooky stroll 

Recommended October Reads

Middle grade- ages 8-12

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

Matilda by Roald Dahl

43 Old Cemetery Road; Dying to Meet You by Kate Klise

The House With a Clock in Its Walls by John Bellairs

Children's picture books

The Rainbow Goblins by Ul De Rico

The Witches' Supermarket by Susan Meddaugh

Frederick by Leo Lionni

Cinderella Skeleton by Robert D. San Souci

Stop by Friday for a fright fest with Ferry Blackwell!