First published 2008
A young child discovers the impossible truth about Halloween. Everyone in the neighborhood gives out candy for free. The concept seems too good to believe. The kid must figure out how to become part of this incredible tradition. Superman costumes turn out to look more like sleepwear than superhero gear. Some houses hand out terrible candy that crushes expectations. Other stops deliver the perfect treats that make the whole night worthwhile. Jerry Seinfeld transforms these universal childhood moments into comedy gold. The story follows the unspoken rules every trick or treater learns. Adults will recognize their own Halloween memories in every page. Kids will see their excitement reflected in the protagonist's wonder at this annual candy bonanza.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, comedy
Vibes: cozy, emotional, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
Kindle Edition · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers