Spooky season is almost here! Today, I’m excited to share Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal by Ryan Cowan, a new chapter book that's perfect for this time of the year. With 31 chapters, it's ideal for counting down to Halloween—one chapter each day!
The book also has a companion activity book created by Ryan Cowan, an experienced educator. Designed for students in grades 3–5, it’s a fun way to count down to Halloween while building reading comprehension skills. How fun is that?
Learn More About the Book:
Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal
Written by Ryan Cowan | Illustrated by Halo Rife
Ages: 8-12 | 252 Pages
Publisher: For the Northern Star Publishing (2019) | ISBN-13: 979-8351181905 (Hardback) and 978-1097952779 (Paperback)
Publisher's Book Summary: "Elliott attends his third-grade class like any other boy, except that Elliott isn't like any other boy. Endowed with magical powers, Elliott belongs to a secret world called Moonstone—and trouble is brewing. When the evil witch Noir steals The Halloween Crystal, it's up to Elliott and his third-grade teacher, Mr. Moonbeam, to stop Noir from invading the non-magical world on Halloween night. But can Elliott learn to master his powers in time? Designed with 31 chapters so that parents, teachers, and students can read one chapter a day throughout the month of October!"
You can purchase your own copy of Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal at Bookshop and Amazon. To learn more about Ryan Cowan, connect with him on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and his Amazon Author page.
Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal: Activity Book/Novel Study – Grades 3-5
Written by Ryan Cowan | Illustrated by Halo Rife
Ages: 8-12 | 71 Pages
Publisher: For the Northern Star Publishing (2021) | ISBN-13: 979-8761758414
Publisher's Book Summary: "A Novel Study for Improving Reading Comprehension: This activity book includes a series of lessons designed to accompany the award-winning, middle grade book, Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal. The standards-based questions cover all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy and are appropriate for grades 3-5. Complete one lesson a day for 31 days leading up to Halloween!"
You can purchase the Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal Activity Book at Amazon and Teachers Pay Teachers.
The Giveaway:
I've partnered with Ryan Cowan to host an exciting giveaway. Readers who follow along on this virtual book tour will have the chance to win a signed Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal book set! Click the above graphic to enter the giveaway.
Ten winners will each receive a signed hardcover copy of the novel paired with its companion Activity Book. One grand-prize winner will receive an exclusive Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal T-shirt, plus a signed, out-of-print copy of the original edition featuring its original cover design. Good luck!
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