The Halloween Kid

by Rhode Montijo, Rhode Montijo (Illustrator)

Overview

From the illustrator of the Melvin Beederman, SUPERHERO series comes a story about a masked hero and his trusty steed. Together they save Halloween from ruthless toilet paper–tossing mummies and pumpkin-sucking vampires.

No siree, Halloween won’t be canceled anytime soon, not while the Halloween Kid’s around. With a rootin’ tootin’ Halloween monster–shootin’ text and retro-modern illustrations, The Halloween Kid will lasso in readers both young and old. Because who doesn’t love a hero who defends the right to trick or treat? Yee-Ha-lloween!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781416935759
Publisher:	Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Publication date:	08/03/2010
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.20(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	AD590L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Rhonde Montijo received his BFA in illustration from california College of Arts and Crafts in 1995. While one of his passions lies in creating comic books, Cloud Boy, his first picture book, markedthe fulfillment of a longtime dream of his — to create children's books. Rhode lives in Oakland, California.

Rhonde Montijo received his BFA in illustration from california College of Arts and Crafts in 1995. While one of his passions lies in creating comic books, Cloud Boy, his first picture book, markedthe fulfillment of a longtime dream of his — to create children's books. Rhode lives in Oakland, California.

Editorial Reviews

When Halloween tricks get out of hand, it's time to call the Halloween Kid, a cowboy bandit with a black mask and flying hobbyhorse. Every year, he fearlessly wrangles "pumpkin-suckin' vampires" and tickles "leaf-pile ghosts," but when goblins run amok, he may have met his match. Grainy vintage-style illustrations in mustard and orange evoke autumnal nostalgia, with a nod to old westerns: " ‘Y'all keep trick-or-treatin' now, ya hear?' and with a wink, he rode into the moonlit sky." Ages 3–6. (Aug.)

Publishers Weekly

"Goody-stealing goblins, watch out: A stick-horse-riding do-gooder is comin' to the rescue of beleaguered trick-or-treaters, wielding catchphrases as skillfully as he does his lasso." - Time Out New York Kids, October 2010

From the Publisher

Gr 2—"YEE-HA-LLOWEEN!" is the battle cry of the Halloween Kid, who rides his stick horse into suburban anytown USA and rids the place of all manner of Halloween-hatin' varmints. Text written in cowboy lingo enhances the rootin' tootin' fun as the Halloween Kid lassos toilet-paper mummies, leaf-pile ghosts, and the Giant Miami Werewolf. When the Kid meets his match in the greedy Goodie Goblins, the local children rescue him for a change, bringing the tale to a sweet and satisfying conclusion. This rollicking story projects a delightfully retro style and sensibility, aided by black, white, and orange brush-and-ink illustrations reminiscent of cartoons from the Eisenhower era. A treat for storytime as well as for independent reading and a must for Halloween picture-book collections.—Amy Rowland, Shelter Rock Elementary School, Manhasset, NY

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