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The Halloween Tree Audio CD – May 1, 2018

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,138 ratings

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ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT, eight trick-or-treaters gather at the haunted house by the edge of town, ready for adventure. But when Something whisks their friend Pip away, only one man, the sinister Carapace Clavicle Moundshroud, can help the boys find him. "If you want to know what Halloween is, or if you simply want an eerie adventure, take this mystery history trip. You couldn't ask for better than master fantasizer Ray Bradbury," raves The Boston Globe.
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Ray Bradbury (19202012), one of the most popular science fiction writers in the world, wrote more than five hundred short stories, novels, plays, and poems. He won many awards, including the Grand Master Award from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, the O. Henry Memorial Award, the Benjamin Franklin Award, the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement, and the PEN Center USA West Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2000, he was the recipient of the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Recorded Books, Inc. and Blackstone Publishing; Unabridged edition (May 1, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Audio CD ‏ : ‎ 1 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1664467505
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1664467507
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8+ years, from customers
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.3 ounces
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In a career spanning more than seventy years, Ray Bradbury, who died on June 5, 2012, at the age of 91, inspired generations of readers to dream, think, and create. A prolific author of hundreds of short stories and close to fifty books, as well as numerous poems, essays, operas, plays, teleplays, and screenplays, Bradbury was one of the most celebrated writers of our time. His groundbreaking works include Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, The Illustrated Man, Dandelion Wine, and Something Wicked This Way Comes. He wrote the screen play for John Huston's classic film adaptation of Moby Dick, and was nominated for an Academy Award. He adapted sixty-five of his stories for television's The Ray Bradbury Theater, and won an Emmy for his teleplay of The Halloween Tree. He was the recipient of the 2000 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, the 2004 National Medal of Arts, and the 2007 Pulitzer Prize Special Citation, among many honors.

Throughout his life, Bradbury liked to recount the story of meeting a carnival magician, Mr. Electrico, in 1932. At the end of his performance Electrico reached out to the twelve-year-old Bradbury, touched the boy with his sword, and commanded, "Live forever!" Bradbury later said, "I decided that was the greatest idea I had ever heard. I started writing every day. I never stopped."

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Customers find the story entertaining and informative. They praise the engaging and relatable characters, as well as the poetic and descriptive prose. The book is described as a quick, easy read suitable for all ages. The illustrations are described as charming and whimsical. It touches upon the history behind the traditions of Halloween, stirring memories of times when being mischievous. Readers also mention that it's fantastic for young and the young at heart.

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177 customers mention "Story quality"175 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the entertaining and informative story. They find it a great read for Halloween, with lyrical language and peril. The book is described as a classic tale to be enjoyed by young and old. It follows friends on a magical journey, exploring Halloween's history.

"...Showing boys the fleeting quality of life and the common thread of rituals like Halloween that has connected cultures and peoples throughout time...." Read more

"...Tree by Ray Bradbury takes the reader on an incredible journey through the history of Halloween...." Read more

"...First published in 1972, it is a classic tale to be enjoyed by young and old alike...." Read more

"...The Halloween Tree is an original, slightly creepy, entertaining story, which incorporates facts of the history behind the holiday...." Read more

89 customers mention "Prose quality"74 positive15 negative

Customers enjoy the book's imaginative and poetic prose. They find the characters relatable, the action gripping, and the themes strong. The descriptive passages help readers visualize the costumes and locations. Readers appreciate the author's ability to blend real life with fantasy elements in an adorable story.

"...Mr Moundshroud is a wonderfully creepy and magical supernatural tour guide who takes the boys on a seemingly long night’s tour of Halloween and a..." Read more

"...Bradbury spins an imaginative and haunting tale of friendship and discovery in this remarkable book...." Read more

"...Life and death." The Halloween Tree is an original, slightly creepy, entertaining story, which incorporates facts of the history behind the holiday...." Read more

"...name Ray Bradbury, to me (and I’m certain many others) is synonymous with magical prose, unlimited imagination, nostalgia, a sense of wonder and awe..." Read more

32 customers mention "Readability"32 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and suitable for all ages. They say it's a good introduction to Halloween for young readers. The book is also praised for being a fun read aloud for children of any age.

"...So put on your mask and take the plunge. It will be a quick read. Surely, you won’t lose a year’s time reading this exciting ephemeral short story." Read more

"...'s unique description of events and surroundings is refreshing and easy to read...." Read more

"...So to sum up, a pretty good book to explain to young readers where Halloween comes from...." Read more

"...I think I’ll be rereading this each year – it’s short and quick enough to get through in less than an hour, and I feel it’s one of those stories..." Read more

25 customers mention "Art quality"25 positive0 negative

Customers find the illustrations charming and whimsical. They describe the book as poetic, vivid, and full of color. Readers appreciate the refreshing descriptions of events and surroundings.

"...The boys arrive at the house to find an incredible sight: a giant tree filled with jack-o-lanterns, the Halloween Tree...." Read more

"...Ray Bradbury's unique description of events and surroundings is refreshing and easy to read...." Read more

"...It came in perfect condition and looks exactly like the picture provided. Some chapters have artwork pages randomly, which I love to see." Read more

"This is the first Bradbury book I have read. The cover art is very cool, I think that is my favorite part of the book...." Read more

23 customers mention "History"23 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's history. They say it touches upon the history behind Halloween traditions and takes them on a journey through history. The narrative frames the history and research done, stirring memories of times when being mischievous was fun. Readers describe it as an educational read on an interesting subject.

"...Mr. Moundshroud then takes the boys on an amazing journey through time and space, not only to learn the history of Halloween, but also to save their..." Read more

"...slightly creepy, entertaining story, which incorporates facts of the history behind the holiday...." Read more

"...It’s not boring, it’s exciting, it’s smart, it’s nostalgic, it’s a story only Ray Bradbury could have written, and it’s a fantastic tale for this..." Read more

"...This work takes readers on a wondrous journey through space and time to seek out the true meaning of that spookiest of holidays...." Read more

19 customers mention "Ages"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book for all ages. They say it's terrific for young and young at heart, with mature themes and topics appropriate for ages 8-12. The boys bring the story to life, making it a great family/dad book to read to kids around Halloween.

"...The ending is good and it is a suitable book for children of all ages...." Read more

"...Probably best previewed by parents due to mature themes and topics and appropriate for ages ten and up." Read more

"...imagination, nostalgia, a sense of wonder and awe, and an adolescent view of the world that never forgets how joyous the years of our childhood are,..." Read more

"...There is just way to much going on. This book might be great for kids 10-13, granted I am much much older I thought this would be a really good..." Read more

12 customers mention "Information quality"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative and educational. They appreciate the interesting premise and how it challenges them to reflect on their own beliefs. The story provides a sense of wonder and nostalgia, inspiring class projects.

"...spins an imaginative and haunting tale of friendship and discovery in this remarkable book...." Read more

"...with magical prose, unlimited imagination, nostalgia, a sense of wonder and awe, and an adolescent view of the world that never forgets how joyous..." Read more

"...Most of all, I love how the novel forces us to reflect on our own beliefs and speculate upon why the autumn of the year has such a mystical quality...." Read more

"...’s writing style and forged on because I found the premise of the book interesting...." Read more

8 customers mention "Pacing"0 positive8 negative

Customers find the pacing confusing, disjointed, and tedious. They feel the book is weird and odd, with a rushed feel at times. The story seems simple for teenagers but not suitable for adults.

"...The Halloween Tree is very descriptive, well-written and confusing as hell...." Read more

"...it just seemed like it jumped all over the place and my brain just couldn't follow along...." Read more

"...I enjoyed this a lot, although it felt a bit rushed at times...." Read more

"Strange, strange book but this was a great copy of a hard to find book." Read more

“When you reach the stars, boy, yes, and live there forever, all the fears will go"
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“When you reach the stars, boy, yes, and live there forever, all the fears will go"
I read this as part of a group read with a bunch of book community friends on Halloween, and while it wasn’t my first Bradbury book, it was the first I’ve read aimed at a younger audience.THE HALLOWEEN TREE is about a group of boys that are out celebrating Halloween when one of their friends is whisked off, desperately needing to be rescued. The boys meet a mysterious, magical man that takes them across time and space to tell the origin stories of Halloween from different cultures and legends.I enjoyed this a lot, although it felt a bit rushed at times. I would have liked to spend more time in each little locale, because it was so interesting learning about the different customs and traditions. I loved that each boy’s costume tied into the stories, and I loved the descriptions and prose used throughout the book – magical and whimsical and pretty, it reminded me of Alice in Wonderland a few times. The edition I read had really neat illustrations as well, which was a really nice touch.I think I’ll be rereading this each year – it’s short and quick enough to get through in less than an hour, and I feel it’s one of those stories that I’ll get a little bit more out of with each reread.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2024
    Feels a bit like Corpse Bride and Nightmare Before Christmas. The doorway between life and death visited on Halloween night. Showing boys the fleeting quality of life and the common thread of rituals like Halloween that has connected cultures and peoples throughout time. Mr Moundshroud is a wonderfully creepy and magical supernatural tour guide who takes the boys on a seemingly long night’s tour of Halloween and a glimpse of the last rites of people throughout time. Ray Bradbury’s whimsical quality brings this adventure to life. You feel like you are brought along. So put on your mask and take the plunge. It will be a quick read. Surely, you won’t lose a year’s time reading this exciting ephemeral short story.
    6 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2008
    "Anyone could see that the wind was a special wind this night, and the darkness took on a special feel because it was All Hallows' Eve. Everything seemed cut from soft black velvet or gold or orange velvet. Smoke panted up out of a thousand chimneys like the plumes of funeral parades. From kitchen windows drifted two pumpkin smells: gourds being cut, pies being baked."
    -- The Halloween Tree, p. 4

    Why do we dress up on Halloween? How did the tradition of trick-or-treating begin? Why are witches, skeletons and ghosts associated with Halloween? The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury takes the reader on an incredible journey through the history of Halloween.

    It's Halloween night, and for 13-year-old Tom Skelton and his friends, it's the most exciting evening of the year. But when they meet up to go trick-or-treating together, they realize that one of their friends is missing - Joe Pipkin, "the greatest boy who ever lived." When they arrive at Pipkin's house, Pip emerges, his face deathly pale. He says that he's not feeling well but he'll catch up with his friends at a house at the edge of town.

    The boys arrive at the house to find an incredible sight: a giant tree filled with jack-o-lanterns, the Halloween Tree. There they meet the mysterious Carapace Clavicle Moundshroud, the sinister yet genial owner of the home. When he questions the boys about the significance of their costumes, the boys, dressed as a Skeleton, Mummy, Witch, Ghost, Gargoyle, etc. all realize that they don't know the stories behind their Halloween costumes. Mr. Moundshroud offers to help them discover the history of All Hallows' Eve, but the boys know they have to wait for Pip. When Pip appears, his friends call to him, but as Pip approaches, he stumbles and vanishes into the darkness. Mr. Moundshroud then takes the boys on an amazing journey through time and space, not only to learn the history of Halloween, but also to save their dear friend, Pipkin.

    Mr. Moundshroud takes them to ancient Egypt, England during the time of the Druids, Notre Dame in the Middle Ages, and finally to the cemeteries of Mexico for the Day of the Dead. At each magical stop, they learn something new about how the traditions of Halloween were shaped by different cultures across the centuries, culminating in the holiday we know today.

    Bradbury spins an imaginative and haunting tale of friendship and discovery in this remarkable book. While The Halloween Tree was first published in 1972, my first exposure to the story came from the excellent Cartoon Network television special that aired in the 1990's. If the special is ever made available on DVD, I'll be first in line to purchase it. Until then, the book will be a treasured yearly tradition for me.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2010
    Every Halloween Tom Skelton and 7 other boys would go trick-or-treating with Joe Pipkin. All of them are in their costumes playing in town when they realize that only 8 of them are present. Though their faces were all hidden by masks they knew who wasn't there. They could just tell he was missing. Joe Pipkin, the greatest boy who ever lived, the boy who never ever sat still was not with them.

    The boys go to Pipkin's house. When he comes out, he is not his usual perky self. He tells his friends to go on, that he will meet them at the place of the Haunts. At a spooky house situated there, they meet Mr. Moundshroud and find his Halloween tree. Pipkin appears in the distance much later, but is whisked away from them by a dark something. Mr. Moundshroud takes them backwards on a journey through time and space to save their friend, Pipkin, from certain death and to learn the history and meaning of Halloween.

    Part of their journey takes them through ancient Egypt, where they learned how death was part of everyday life, where Halloween seemed to take place each day.

    The Grecian Isles are visited. There black molasses was painted on the doorposts so visiting ghosts would stick to them and not be able to come indoors.

    They saw the festival of Samhain in England, as well as other festivals in different parts of Europe. In each place visited, their friend, Pipkin, would appear. All the time afraid that they will never see him again, they chase after him each time.

    They chase him on to the Notre Dame in Paris, France, then on to Mexico. I'm not going to tell you how the story ends - that just wouldn't be right. There is no way that I could adequately convey to you just how unique this Halloween story is.

    The ending is good and it is a suitable book for children of all ages. If one is easily scared, there is a slight chance it could be frightening, but only a slight chance. Only in one's imagination could the events in this story ever take place.

    Each place they stop, creepy Mr. Moundshroud shares with the boys the unique customs surrounding death. Since Mr. Moundshroud represents death, he would know about every custom surrounding death at anytime in history.

    The Halloween Tree was written by Ray Bradbury, a master of fantasy and science fiction. First published in 1972, it is a classic tale to be enjoyed by young and old alike.

    I was surprised that I had never in my life heard of this tale, especially since I am such an avid reader. Ray Bradbury's unique description of events and surroundings is refreshing and easy to read. Families would enjoy reading the 145 pages of The Halloween Tree together.
    14 people found this helpful
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  • Melanie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in Canada on November 8, 2024
    It's a good book to read, easy and interesting. Fun for Halloween
  • Shirley Lopes
    5.0 out of 5 stars A árvore do halloween
    Reviewed in Brazil on January 9, 2023
    O livro é pequeno, ilustrado, e muito fofo, descreve uma amizade muito bonita e conta junto com o desenrolar da história as origens do halloween
  • Ricardo Araujo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un gran clásico
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 3, 2020
    Este es de mis libros favoritos de este gran escritor. Se ha convertido en una tradición el leerlo en octubre por las tardes con un café o un té a un lado.
  • Moonbase Alpha
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Halloween Tree
    Reviewed in Italy on May 24, 2021
    Un classico della letteratura in tema "Halloween"!
    Arrivato in perfette condizioni.
  • B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it ! ❤️🎃
    Reviewed in Australia on December 15, 2023
    If you enjoy Halloween and all that believes that comes with it you will enjoy this book. Very interesting and the drawings/pictures makes it even better