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The Best Halloween Ever by Barbara Robinson

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hnbb's review

3.0

I had not idea there were more books after The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. It was a quick read and nice for this time of year.

lisawhelpley's review

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4.0

Lots of suspense! Funny, too.

brandifox's review

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A frolicking bit of fun. If you like “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” this will probably give you some good laughs.

Well, this certainly is a story that exists. Compared to the charming and meaningful [b:The Best Christmas Pageant Ever|420345|The Best Christmas Pageant Ever|Barbara Robinson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1418090797l/420345._SY75_.jpg|1632383], the plot here is wafer-thin and devoid of any fun. I lost interest very quickly and struggled to finish, which is really saying something as this is a mere 117 pages. I will pass on completing the series and be content that the Herdmans in all of their wild glory exist in the first book.

carriecart's review

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

wintermote's review

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

Just didn’t enjoy how the story was told… not much happened. Only interesting part was the last few chapters at the school.

espindler's review

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funny fast-paced

3.0

kgraham15's review

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fast-paced

4.0

deepfreezebatman's review against another edition

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3.0

I'm ashamed to admit that I've yet to read The Best Christmas Pageant Ever so this is my first exposure to the Herdmans. With having nothing to compare it to, I have to say that I really did enjoy this book.

The Best Halloween Ever is the story about a town that decides to cancel Halloween in hopes to not be terrorized once again by the dreaded Herdmans. Halloween instead will be an awful sanitized candy-free and safe celebration at the school, leaving all to wonder, will the Herdmans show up this Halloween?

Overall I thought The Best Halloween Ever was a lot of fun and enjoyable for both kids and adults. Full of fun twists and suspense, it is a quick read recommended for Grades 3-5. It has definitely inspired me to read The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and more of Barbara Robinson's books.