T'Ernolan's Tricky Treat

Tricks, treats, and a mysterious storyteller — this Halloween is one to remember

Halloween Friday in Marshalhead promised excitement — and a few surprises.

Mr. Checkoff's seventh-grade class was spellbound when Mr. T'Ernolan, with the look of a mischievous leprechaun, shared the eerie tale of the Jack O'Lantern. His story left Amanda hearing and seeing strange things — or was it just Halloween magic at play?

Dressed as the haunting Grady sisters, Janine and Amanda, along with little Millie as Bluey, set off for a night of trick-or-treating. Their adventure twists through an egg fight, a misunderstood encounter with the police, and strange happenings in the cemetery — leaving them to wonder: who exactly is Mr. T'Ernolan?

T'Ernolan's Tricky Treat is a lively Halloween romp through the spirited town of Marshalhead — a fun, slightly spooky read for home or classroom use.

The story concludes with a glossary of twenty-six helpful terms and discussion topics designed to spark imagination and deeper understanding.