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![]() Nonetheless, it remains a fun, spooky story for kids. Had the author told the story not in terms of a lesson, but just like his other short stories I think I would have enjoyed it much more. Moundshroud, told the story, i.e., taught the lesson it was a bit preachy, or rather, too professor-ish for me. I guess I didn’t like the way the spirit character, Mr. ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s exciting, fast paced and has some great characters and descriptive scenes (all Bradbury-esque according to Toby) but I felt like I was in school learning a lesson about Halloween. Toby raved and raved about the Ray Bradbury books he has read so far and I was really looking forward to a great read. On their travels they learn how death was celebrated by cavemen, Egyptians, Druids, Romans, witches during the Dark Ages, builders of the great cathedrals of Europe and finally during the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico.
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