BOOK REVIEWS FOR THE HALLOWEEN QUEEN

"Two children go trick-or-treating together, but one of them, the narrator, avoids a scary house on their route. Knowing that the other kids are not frightened and that the best treats are passed out by the Halloween Queen, she summons up her courage and approaches the door. She nervously enters on her own but, once inside, she finds a lively party in progress and all of her friends in attendance. Readers will appreciate the activities and treats described, and the happy ending when the woman's identity is revealed...Smythe's collages add lightness and warmth to the story. During scarier moments, the Queen's small, costumed dog appears, usually with a smile to assure readers that what is happening is all in fun. An additional purchase."---SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL