When a group of boys gather on Halloween for trick or treating only to witness one of their own swept up and away in a mystical windstorm, they realize that they won't be able to go out and play. Bradbury weaves fantasy, history and adventure into this story of friends who follow the mysterious Carapace Clavicle Moundshround back in time to find their friend and discover the history of Halloween. Joseph Mugnaini's beautiful illustrations highlight Bradbury's vivid descriptions.

   --- Reviewed by ALESA Blanchard-Nelson