39 pages 1 hour read

Ray Bradbury

The Halloween Tree

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1972

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Reviews & Readership

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The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury is celebrated for its rich, poetic storytelling and vivid exploration of Halloween's cultural origins. Readers admire its imaginative prose and nostalgic charm. However, some criticize its lack of character depth and narrative cohesion. Overall, it's praised for its atmospheric and educational portrayal of the holiday.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Halloween Tree?

A reader who would enjoy The Halloween Tree is one with a love for whimsical, atmospheric tales filled with adventure and history. They appreciate the nostalgia of childhood exploration similar to that found in The Chronicles of Narnia and the dark charm of Coraline. Ideal for fans of magical realism and timeless Halloween lore.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-14years

Lexile Level

800L

Book Details

Themes
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Relationships: Friendship
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Topics
Holidays & Occasions
Genre
Children's Literature
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
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