First published 2008
Mini-Souris has big plans for Halloween this year. She wants to throw an amazing party that will wow all her classmates. The question weighs on her mind: will Félicia actually show up? Mini-Souris also faces a crucial costume decision. Should she transform herself into a terrifying monster? Strange things start happening around school, including mysterious sightings near her locker that might involve a creature from the black lagoon. As Halloween approaches, Mini-Souris must navigate the social pressures of party planning while figuring out her perfect disguise. This graphic novel combines Halloween thrills with the everyday anxieties of wanting to fit in and impress friends. Mini-Souris discovers that the best Halloween celebrations come from being true to yourself, even when monsters lurk around every corner.
Genres: humor, graphic-novels, contemporary, halloween, comics
Vibes: emotional, humorous, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, social-anxiety
Setting: France
Period: 21st-century
96 pages · Paperback · Scholastic