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Author: Nancy Poydar

📘 The perfectly horrible Halloween by Nancy Poydar

When Arnold realizes his pirate costume has gone missing in the school bus, he fears a ruined Halloween celebration. Quick‑thinking and full of imagination, he invents a fresh costume just in time. The story follows Arnold’s resourceful plan and the excitement it brings to his classmates, making a simple mishap into a memorable holiday lesson about creativity and resilience.

First publish date: 2001

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Nancy Poydar

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