Description
How does a girl get trick-or-treaters to come to her house? Leave it to Wednesday Wilson to find a way in this fun and innovative early-reader Halloween story!
Wednesday Wilson is devastated to learn her house is on the Do-Not-Knock List for Halloween trick-or-treaters because her moms don't give out candy. Thankfully, Wednesday has come up with an awesome idea for a treat that's sure to draw crowds to her house despite the list: slime! Even better, she's got a plan to turn slime into her next business venture. There are just a few things she'll have to overcome first to pull off Halloween, such as a haunted house, a giant robot spider and the scariest thing of all - the Emmas!
Bree Galbraith's critically acclaimed series stars a young girl who sees obstacles as challenges to overcome and is always quick on her feet. With short chapters, a page-turning plot and illustrations by Morgan Goble on nearly every page, this series is a perfect choice for emerging readers. The series encourages ingenuity, creative thinking and problem-solving, and includes definitions for business terms throughout the text. It also features a diverse cast of standout characters. A slime recipe is included within this story.
Author Bio
BREE GALBRAITH is a UBC Master of Creative Writing graduate and author of award winning titles, Once Upon a Balloon (Orca 2013), and Milo and Georgie (2017). Usha and the Stolen Sun is Bree’s third book, and several more follow in the coming years, including the Wednesday Wilson series (Kids Can Press 2020-22). She lives in the heart of Vancouver with her family, where when she’s not writing, she’s definitely outside enjoying the wonders of the west coast.
Review Quotes
This upbeat story provides readers with information and vocabulary for building a business but even greater lessons about friendship, communication, and self-worth ... high appeal for budding entrepreneurs.—Kirkus Reviews (Praise for Wednesday Wilson Connects the Dots)
A delightful and timely addition to the series, perfect for Halloween and budding entrepreneurs alike.
— School Library Journal
A delightful and timely addition to the series, perfect for Halloween and budding entrepreneurs alike.—School Library Journal
This second outing for Wednesday and company is a welcome addition to any early chapter book collection, recommended for fans of “Stella Diaz”, “Mindy Kim”, and “Zoey & Sassafras”.—School Library Journal (Praise for Wednesday Wilson Fixes All Your Problems)
Recommended for all collections in search of fun early chapter books.
— School Library Journal
Biographical note
Bree Galbraith is the author of several critically acclaimed children's books, including the Wednesday Wilson series, Nye, Sand and Stones and Usha and the Stolen Sun. Bree holds a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia. She lives with her family in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Morgan Goble has been drawing since she could first hold a crayon. A graduate of the Bachelor of Illustration program at Sheridan College, she now works as a freelance illustrator. Morgan lives with her husband and their cat, Noni, in London, Ontario.
Morgan Goble has been drawing since she could first hold a crayon. A graduate of the Bachelor of Illustration program at Sheridan College, she now works as a freelance illustrator. Morgan lives with her husband and their cat, Noni, in London, Ontario.
