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The Amazing Adventures of Harry Moon
Halloween Nightmares (The Amazing Adventures Of Harry Moon Series) by Mark Andrew Poe
While others his age are trick-or-treating, Harry Moon, the wizard of eighth grade, is flying on a magic cloak named Impenetrable. Harry speeds past severed hands, cauldrons, and graveyard witching rituals for it is Halloween night in Sleepy Hollow. Before the spookiest night of the year can end, Harry must unravel a decade old curse or the good people of Sleepy Hollow will fall under its dark spell at the annual Halloween Bonfire.
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First published September 16, 2015
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About the author
Mark Andrew Poe
32 books32 followersHarry Moon author Mark Andrew Poe never thought about being a children’s writer growing up. His dream was to love and care for animals, specifically his friends in the rabbit community.
Along the way, Mark became successful in all sorts of interesting careers. He entered the print and publishing world as a young man and his company did really, really well.
Mark became a popular and nationally sought-after health care advocate for the care and well-being of rabbits.
Years ago, Mark came up with the idea of a story about a young man with a special connection to a world of magic, all revealed through a remarkable rabbit friend. Mark worked on his idea for several years
before building a collaborative creative team to help bring his idea to life. And Harry Moon was born.
In 2014, Mark began a multi-book print series project intended to launch Harry Moon into the youth marketplace as a hero defined by a love for a magic where love and ‘DO NO EVIL’ live. Today, Mark continues to work on the many stories of Harry Moon. He lives in suburban Chicago with his wife and his 25 rabbits.
Along the way, Mark became successful in all sorts of interesting careers. He entered the print and publishing world as a young man and his company did really, really well.
Mark became a popular and nationally sought-after health care advocate for the care and well-being of rabbits.
Years ago, Mark came up with the idea of a story about a young man with a special connection to a world of magic, all revealed through a remarkable rabbit friend. Mark worked on his idea for several years
before building a collaborative creative team to help bring his idea to life. And Harry Moon was born.
In 2014, Mark began a multi-book print series project intended to launch Harry Moon into the youth marketplace as a hero defined by a love for a magic where love and ‘DO NO EVIL’ live. Today, Mark continues to work on the many stories of Harry Moon. He lives in suburban Chicago with his wife and his 25 rabbits.
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December 20, 2017
This 2nd book from the Harry Moon series recalls the predictions to Harry when he was still a baby; and readers will be able to know on what is really happening behind the Sleepy Hollow's success after Mayor Kligore governed the town. It is a fight between with good and evil; in a more subtle way.
As the story develops on each book in the series, not only Harry's skill will improve, but his duel with evil will became huge as well. I am not only fond of books that has a theme of magic or witchcraft, but this book series is really magnificent. I'm quite sure that kids ages 8 and above will also love this series.
As the story develops on each book in the series, not only Harry's skill will improve, but his duel with evil will became huge as well. I am not only fond of books that has a theme of magic or witchcraft, but this book series is really magnificent. I'm quite sure that kids ages 8 and above will also love this series.
September 2, 2017
+Digital copy gently provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review+
“What all boys and girls are destined to become if they simply believe.”
Mary looked questioningly at the stranger with the periwinkle eyes.
“They become magic,” he said with a smile.
Harry Moon has turned 13 and has a destiny ahead serving the Great Magician; he lives in Sleepy Hollow, where by a commercial agreement they celebrate Halloween every day, but where he actually fights against the evil Mayor and the darkness.
In a sutil coming-of-age storyline, but still heavily supported by motherly counsel, this teen with a magician mentor and a Harlequin rabbit as companion, apparently is the only one with the 'special vision' to see what's going on in his town. The Mayor is working with demons and witches to fool people in his evil schemes (that sounds like Halloweentown, innit?)
This book -and the series, I think- have a christian message, in a mix of magic and religion deliver in a less subtle way that the narnian books. (Though the 'deep magic' is a telltale directly from Aslan himself). Is a all Good versus Evil story.
The Prince of the Air may rule the world, but last I checked the Great Magician still owns the place.
In that view, is very confusing. Some things like the stealing of the light from the altar bother me. And later when in the story Harry is called 'a man' (is b/c some 13 y.o. stuff? like Bar Mitzvah or something?), sorry but a 13 y.o. for me is just a kid or a child not a 'man'.
In a instance for parents and children to discussing things, family values, siblings, believe in 'voices' than no one can hear , and things like it, maybe it works. About gifts and destiny, and acting for what one believes is right, at the risk of appearing to be not normal (although Harry does not seem to have that problem).
Yeah, confusing review, my bad.
No lo odié :P
After all, Do Not Evil is a good motto.
Every chapter have a few illustrations.
https://www.harrymoon.com/
Reto Popsugar 38: 38 Un libro en torno a una festividad que no sea Navidad.
“What all boys and girls are destined to become if they simply believe.”
Mary looked questioningly at the stranger with the periwinkle eyes.
“They become magic,” he said with a smile.
Harry Moon has turned 13 and has a destiny ahead serving the Great Magician; he lives in Sleepy Hollow, where by a commercial agreement they celebrate Halloween every day, but where he actually fights against the evil Mayor and the darkness.
In a sutil coming-of-age storyline, but still heavily supported by motherly counsel, this teen with a magician mentor and a Harlequin rabbit as companion, apparently is the only one with the 'special vision' to see what's going on in his town. The Mayor is working with demons and witches to fool people in his evil schemes (that sounds like Halloweentown, innit?)
This book -and the series, I think- have a christian message, in a mix of magic and religion deliver in a less subtle way that the narnian books. (Though the 'deep magic' is a telltale directly from Aslan himself). Is a all Good versus Evil story.
The Prince of the Air may rule the world, but last I checked the Great Magician still owns the place.
In that view, is very confusing. Some things like the stealing of the light from the altar bother me. And later when in the story Harry is called 'a man' (is b/c some 13 y.o. stuff? like Bar Mitzvah or something?), sorry but a 13 y.o. for me is just a kid or a child not a 'man'.
In a instance for parents and children to discussing things, family values, siblings, believe in 'voices' than no one can hear , and things like it, maybe it works. About gifts and destiny, and acting for what one believes is right, at the risk of appearing to be not normal (although Harry does not seem to have that problem).
Yeah, confusing review, my bad.
No lo odié :P
After all, Do Not Evil is a good motto.
Every chapter have a few illustrations.
https://www.harrymoon.com/
Reto Popsugar 38: 38 Un libro en torno a una festividad que no sea Navidad.
September 5, 2017
I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I have been reading a lot of children books and this one sounded interesting. When I started reading, it reminded me of Harry Potter but in a bad way. The plot wasn't anything new and I found the writing more childish than I was expecting. The illustrations were good but had an amateur feel.
But I am still interested in reading more of this series.
I have been reading a lot of children books and this one sounded interesting. When I started reading, it reminded me of Harry Potter but in a bad way. The plot wasn't anything new and I found the writing more childish than I was expecting. The illustrations were good but had an amateur feel.
But I am still interested in reading more of this series.
October 29, 2017
Cute little story about Harry and his adventures. This is a book that I would read for my children if I had any. :)
August 18, 2017
Las Increíbles Aventuras de Harry Moon: Pesadillas de Halloween, cuenta la historia de un niño de trece años que vive en una ciudad donde es Halloween todo el año. Las demás personas parecen estar contentas con esta forma de vida; no obstante, Harry tiene un don especial para ver más allá de la realidad y sabe que hay algo que no está bien. Junto a su amigo Rabbit intentan descubrir los planes malvados del alcalde y salvar a la ciudad de un peligro inminente.
Harry Moon es un chico inteligente, maduro y valiente, pero también tiene que lidiar con los problemas típicos de su edad. A lo largo de la historia aprende a perder el miedo, aceptar su verdadero propósito y a no quedarse con los brazos cruzados ante un problema.
El libro ha sido divertido y fácil de leer, pero sobre todo, me gustó la enseñanza que deja. No solo es una lectura que los niños pueden disfrutar, sino también los adultos. Espero que pronto más personas lo lean y compartan las aventuras de este nuevo héroe.
Harry Moon es un chico inteligente, maduro y valiente, pero también tiene que lidiar con los problemas típicos de su edad. A lo largo de la historia aprende a perder el miedo, aceptar su verdadero propósito y a no quedarse con los brazos cruzados ante un problema.
El libro ha sido divertido y fácil de leer, pero sobre todo, me gustó la enseñanza que deja. No solo es una lectura que los niños pueden disfrutar, sino también los adultos. Espero que pronto más personas lo lean y compartan las aventuras de este nuevo héroe.
August 19, 2017
Actual rate: 4.5
I had so much fun reading this book! Harry is a brave, smart and mature character, but also he's a good kid. I'm glad I was introduced to this series, and I hope to continue reading.
I had so much fun reading this book! Harry is a brave, smart and mature character, but also he's a good kid. I'm glad I was introduced to this series, and I hope to continue reading.
August 3, 2017
Thank you to Edelweiss and Rabbit Books for early access to this title.
Well, I don't often do this, but here is a negative review. Its not just that this book was an obvious rip-off of Harry Potter, combined with elements of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Harvey the large invisible rabbit, and an awkward and strange version of Christianity; this book was just badly written. I wasn't bothered by the pastiche of pop culture and religion - good writing and characters could have carried this off. But Harry Moon and the other folks in this novel were all two-dimensional, completely unbelievable characters. The dialogue is stilted, the language is amateurish, the storyline is silly (in a bad way), and the construction of the scenes has no logical internal order. There are some illustrations in this edition, which are also fairly amateurish, but I did like the way the artist changed and expanded on the Headless Horseman that graces the beginning of each chapter.
Bottom line? Skip this one. There are so many other well-written, well plotted, imaginative and delightful kids books out there, its not worth wasting your time on this one. A big thumbs down from me.
Well, I don't often do this, but here is a negative review. Its not just that this book was an obvious rip-off of Harry Potter, combined with elements of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Harvey the large invisible rabbit, and an awkward and strange version of Christianity; this book was just badly written. I wasn't bothered by the pastiche of pop culture and religion - good writing and characters could have carried this off. But Harry Moon and the other folks in this novel were all two-dimensional, completely unbelievable characters. The dialogue is stilted, the language is amateurish, the storyline is silly (in a bad way), and the construction of the scenes has no logical internal order. There are some illustrations in this edition, which are also fairly amateurish, but I did like the way the artist changed and expanded on the Headless Horseman that graces the beginning of each chapter.
Bottom line? Skip this one. There are so many other well-written, well plotted, imaginative and delightful kids books out there, its not worth wasting your time on this one. A big thumbs down from me.
October 30, 2015
What a great story for kids who love magic. I love how the author takes you on an adventure with light and dark magic. He shows the reader that not everything is as it seems and somethings are only seen by a special boy named Harry Moon.
Mary Moon, Harry's mom was told that her son would be special. She was told that he wouldn't be a Dr or work for Google that he was magic. He was given the gift of sight. A gift from the greatest magician and he would always be protected. She was told that she would be a great mom and that Harry would need help turning his own pages. He is to be the warrior of light against the darkness that has overtaken Sleepy Hollow.
Harry must try and save his town and the people in it from the darkness and the evil mayor.
Will Harry be able to fulfill his destiny or will he succumb to the darkness that has taken Sleepy Hollow?
I look forward to many more adventures with Harry Moon and the rest of the Moon family. This book has a wonderful message for kids. We all need to be able to listen to what the whispers tell us from the greatest magician ever.
Mary Moon, Harry's mom was told that her son would be special. She was told that he wouldn't be a Dr or work for Google that he was magic. He was given the gift of sight. A gift from the greatest magician and he would always be protected. She was told that she would be a great mom and that Harry would need help turning his own pages. He is to be the warrior of light against the darkness that has overtaken Sleepy Hollow.
Harry must try and save his town and the people in it from the darkness and the evil mayor.
Will Harry be able to fulfill his destiny or will he succumb to the darkness that has taken Sleepy Hollow?
I look forward to many more adventures with Harry Moon and the rest of the Moon family. This book has a wonderful message for kids. We all need to be able to listen to what the whispers tell us from the greatest magician ever.
October 30, 2015
Halloween Nightmares is second in the series, The Amazing Adventures of Harry Moon, by Mark Andrew Poe. Harry Moon, 8th grade wizard, is again chosen to right the wrongs of Sleepy Hollow, the forever spooky Halloween town. Beady eyed Mayor Kligore and his four town leaders are in for a surprise the night of the annual town square Halloween bonfire. No trick or treating for Harry this year, he has seen the darkness, recognized the spell, and knows he must dispel it and release the townspeople before they are 'caught' again. A man in a purple cape and red slippers gives Harry invisible help--a flying carpet named Impenetrable and a huge magical rabbit. Good vs. evil, teenage humor, and the trickery of magic will keep young readers (and older ones too) quickly turning the pages. A fun addition to any library.
I received a copy of this book through The Book Club Network (bookfun.org) in exchange for my honest review. I have posted reviews on Amazon, and GoodReads.
I received a copy of this book through The Book Club Network (bookfun.org) in exchange for my honest review. I have posted reviews on Amazon, and GoodReads.
November 16, 2017
This book is about magic, and all that is good, with a generous serving of adventure. Harry Moon and his family are very likable and believable too. I need to read the rest of the series now.
Harry is special, and his sight enables him to see a danger that will harm his beloved Sleepy Hollow if he does not stop it, and with the help of his loved ones, can he conquer the evil?
A favorite quote from the book:
‘What all boys and girls are destined to become if they simply believe…….They become magic’
Harry is special, and his sight enables him to see a danger that will harm his beloved Sleepy Hollow if he does not stop it, and with the help of his loved ones, can he conquer the evil?
A favorite quote from the book:
‘What all boys and girls are destined to become if they simply believe…….They become magic’
November 1, 2019
This was a cute little read. The reason I didn't give it more than 4 stars is because it's obviously not in my targeted demographic. But it is a good read for a younger reader, it has strong themes of faith and morality in it. It was a nice book to read for Halloween.
Harry Moon is adorable.
The only thing I didn't like about this book was the illustrations. Which of course is a total person aesthetic thing that somebody else may like more.
I will be passing this along to my 7-year-old neighbor when I get the chance.
Harry Moon is adorable.
The only thing I didn't like about this book was the illustrations. Which of course is a total person aesthetic thing that somebody else may like more.
I will be passing this along to my 7-year-old neighbor when I get the chance.
October 24, 2017
I received a ARC from the publisher in exchange for a fair review. Maybe I need to read the first book, but I was less than enthusiastic about this one. Is it Christian lit or something eles? The family attends church, but Harry has magic. I wasn't impressed with the story, but I suppose 3-4th graders might enjoy the series. Sorry. Just not me.
January 10, 2018
I love the idea of a Sleepy Hollow where it's perpetually Halloween. An evil mayor and an intrepid set of kids set on making sure the evil stays at bay while going on amazing adventures. Kids who love the Magic Treehouse series will undoubtedly love this!
September 17, 2015
Halloween Nightmares is a terrific coming of age story. It appears to be targeted for boys 8-14. Harry Moon, the protagonist always seems to be dreaming about high school!
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September 25, 2017Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
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