Themes

Practical Jokes, Fiction, Tween, Emergent Reader, Chapter Book, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books

Story Summary

The Moore family takes Halloween very seriously. This year Marlon is sure he can go out without his big sister's supervision. What could happen? The cool kids at the middle school go out alone. Why can’t he? Ashley decides to make a bet with Marlon and his best friend, Steve. Can they walk through the graveyard? If they can, she’ll back off. But then Ashley suddenly disappears. Left alone in a graveyard, the pair encounter a witch and a headless man. The frightening night just keeps getting worse.

Setting and Series

Walden Lane is a quintessential small city. And these chapter books describe a typical American family, with busy schedules and the usual problems. The series explores suburban life in a fun way, with topics appropriate for younger readers. These gentle reads are innocent, hopeful, and sometimes funny, with no unsettling surprises or storylines. Each book is 5,000 words (approx.) and 10 chapters.