R. J. Palacio

The moon is high and the trick-or-treaters have all gone home, but the fun is just beginning at the local park. Beneath the silver glow of the stars, a magical spell transforms the swings and slides into the Haunted Playground! Led by the grand Rex Magnificus, phantoms of all shapes and sizes gather for a night of joyful revelry. These ghosts aren't looking to give you a fright; they just want a chance to fly down the slides and giggle on the seesaws like anyone else. Everything is going perfectly until two human children stumble upon the secret celebration. Will the spooky residents run for cover, or is there room for everyone to play together? Written with the warmth and heart you expect from the author of Wonder, this enchanting story reimagines Halloween as a time of friendship and whimsy. It is a perfect seasonal read that invites you to look at the world with wonder and see the friendly magic hiding in the shadows.