Halloween Treats (with no worry of cavities!)

Looking for a good supernatural read? Here are my Top 5 picks for Halloween!

For Young Readers...

Number 5: Wait Till Helen Comes: A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn
- Molly and Michael have far more to worry about than getting accustomed to their new home when their step-sister begins talking to a ghost named Helen.

Number 4: A Time For Andrew: A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn
- Changing places with a ghost is never a good idea and Andrew is about to find out why.

Number 3: Night of the Living Dummy by R.L. Stine
- You'll never look at a ventriloquist dummy the same way again after this spooky story about the far from innocent Slappy.

For Older Readers...

Number 2: Cirque Du Freak by Darren Shan
-Macabre enough to make you thirsty for more.

Number 1: Lord Loss by Darren Shan
-Bloody, but awfully satisfying to the reluctant Halloween reader.

Before the Movie... Try the Book!

Before you see 'Cirque Du Freak: The Vampires Assistant' in the theater, try this book! Below is a quick review of this great series.

Title: Cirque Du Freak
Author: Darren Shan
Format: Hardcover
Genre: Young Readers, YA, Supernatural, Vampire
Perfect for: reluctant readers and vampire fans alike

If you had to choose to become a half vampire to save your best friends life, would you? Darren, a normal grade schooler, is faced with that question in author Darren Shan's book 'Cirque Du Freak'. The first in a series of 12, this book follows Darren as he gives up everything to save a friend by becoming a vampires assistant. Trails and tribulations ensue as he slowly learns the ways of his new half vampire life.

'Cirque Du Freak' is great for reluctant readers, especially boys. It has a good mixture of action, angst, vampire fun, and most importantly, is an excellent start to an excellent series. Enjoy this read!