A Night in the Lonesome October is by Roger Zelazny. This charming fantasy is a perfect read for the month of October leading up to Halloween. Each chapter is one day of the month, so you can start on September 30th and go right through to Halloween, which is the end of the book. It is also charming for its references to characters in other books - see how many you can find. The narrator is Snuff, a "dog," whose master is a knife-wielding gentleman named Jack. They are gathering with several others to prepare for a event that will take place on Halloween. Some are allies, some are enemies - and each has a familiar of some kind. This book is creepy and funny and a complete joy to read. It's gruesome without being gory, and the joy of the literary references is fabulous. A fabulous seasonal read.
Ratings: 9th grade - 9 out of 10 - AC (some mature thematic content).
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