//Book Review//
The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury[audiobook/ 3h38min],
narrated by Kirby Heyborne
Today (2024, August 28) I finished the audiobook The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury, narrated by Kirby Heyborne. The story follows Tom and his eight friends getting ready to go trick or treating, but something happens to their friend Pimpkin. The audiobook spans 3 hours and 38 minutes.
As said earlier, Tom and his friends were getting ready for Halloween but Pimpkin may have been sick this year. The boys were sad about this, but Pimpkin reassured them and told the others to go down the ravine and that he would meet with them. Surreal events transpired and one thing that lead to another had Pimpkin go missing.
With the help of the crazy old man, Carapace Clavicle Moundshroud, the eight boys go through a literal odyssey to get their friend back.
My favorite part of this were the songs, especially the one that played when they went to Mexico for DÃa del los Muertos. Next to that, I really like the dedication Tom and his friends showed when trying to get their friend back.
If you enjoyed shows like The Magic School Bus and Time Warp Trio, then I strongly recommend this book. Also, like I said for The Skull by Jon Klassen, I’d recommend this to those looking for something spooky to read during October. It’s a fantastical macabre tale that takes the reader through the history of All Hallow’s Eve. I’d give this story a 5/5.