Legends have a way of working themselves into our lives. You may not know the stories, but you know the signs. Discover the chilling tale of the jack-o-lantern, learn the legacy of the witch, and find out why you think breaking a mirror will have consequences… if you dare!

Part of the Origin Stories nonfiction book series, this spooky children’s book explores the origin stories of Halloween, witches, and different superstitions and how they came to be the versions we know today. This Halloween book also features after-reading activities, post-reading questions, and glossary words defined on the pages they appear to BOOst vocabulary and reading comprehension skills along the way.

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