The books I write for kids are fantasy, so it’s probably no surprise that we’re big fantasy readers around this house. When my daughter was in middle school she finally discovered the Percy Jackson series and tore through them. (Can you call it “discovered” when her brother has been begging her for years and she only read it because her English teacher put The Lightning Thief on a reading list?)
Some parents would be appalled that English teachers are encouraging kids to read something as commercial as The Lightning Thief. I think it’s great! To me, the main reason for assigning books is to turn kids into readers. The depressing books that most teachers assign discourage kids from reading….
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I know, I know. You’re going to have lots of trick-or-treat candy. But maybe your Halloween party is on a different night. Or maybe you haven’t got a great centerpiece for your table, 
Need some great 
Monster fruit is a cute Halloween food idea that your kids will gobble up! A great healthy(er) option to Halloween candy. Great for kids Halloween parties! Easy enough for kids to get in on the fun. My kids did the ones in this photo….
Healthy Halloween snack idea for a school party the whole class will love! Jack O’Lantern Peaches. One idea of many