• The Halloween Moon

  • By: Joseph Fink
  • Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
  • Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (217 ratings)

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The Halloween Moon

By: Joseph Fink
Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
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Publisher's summary

From New York Times best-selling adult author Joseph Fink comes a wickedly fun middle-grade novel about a Halloween-obsessed girl named Esther Gold, who goes out trick-or-treating for one last year, only to find her town under the thrall of a mysterious presence.

Esther Gold loves Halloween more than anything in the world. So she is determined to go trick-or-treating again this year despite the fact that her parents think she is officially too old. Esther has it all planned out, from her costume to her candy-collecting strategy. But when the night rolls around, something feels...off.

No one is answering their door. The moon is an unnatural shade of orange. Strange children wander the streets, wearing creepy costumes that might not be costumes at all. And it seems like the only people besides Esther who are awake to see it all are her best friend, her school bully, and her grown-up next-door neighbor.

Together, this unlikely crew must find a way to lift the curse that has been placed upon their small town before it’s too late. Because someone is out to make sure Halloween never comes to an end. And even Esther doesn’t want to be trapped in this night forever.

©2021 Joseph Fink (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers

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Everything I expected from these wonderful creators!

A young adult novel, I wish I had found when I was that age. I enjoyed the use of troops and unexpected twists. Daniel and Ed were brilliant realizations of legend. And in general and accurate portrayal of the difficulties of growing up. Thank you for this book.

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Exceptional!

I came across a review of this story while looking up podcasts. I was hooked instantly! This is a fabulously written, extremely entertaining and exquisitely read story! I'm going to listen again! PS, I'm 50 years old and I recommend The Halloween Moon to anyone of any age.

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The Halloween Moon

I enjoyed listening to this book. It was fun and what I was looking for in a Halloween book.

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This was SO GOOD.

I feel like Joseph Fink has a great grasp of mixing mood with plot. This book is creepy, funny, exciting, and warm at it’s heart. Like his other work, it’s truly original.

The actor reading this is amazing too. Such great character work. Superb!

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I wish I had this book when I was a kid

I can imagine myself reading this when I was in middle school. The story is fun and, at times, insightful. I have only one complaint: a green star trek uniform is for medical officers, not captains, lol!

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ok so originally I had only purchased this so my friend could listen to us but she said it was so good so I listed to it and oh my god it was actually so good. the story was amazing. ester is an amazing character and reminds me of myself when I was 13 and the narrator did so well I love all the voices he did for the character. definitely will listen to again at some point

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Halloween folks will enjoy

This was a cute Halloween come-of-age story. Kevin R. Free's narrations are always the best!

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Just As Magical As Anything Mr. Fink Writes

The performance was captivating, the story was both spellbinding and clever, and as a Halloween lover this definitely did the holiday justice. I truly hope a sequel is coming forthwith. Thank you Mr. Fink for another lovely story, I appreciate the worlds you create with words.

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Fun Family Story

I enjoyed the Halloween Moon. It was a great coming-of-age story for all ages. I loved how colorful the villains were and the positive message of accepting change and growing up, a message that even some adults could benefit from.

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Very cute and a little weird

Anything coming from one of the creators of 'Welcome to Nightvale' is going to get weird...but in a good way. I loved the message about time and change and growing up and actually really appreciated it as an adult!

I really wanted to know who the strange neighbor was!

The narrator is amazing and you should hear him as Kevin from WTNV!

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