page v • Introduction
page 2 • Tasty Pastry
page 2 • Seeing the Future
page 3 • Why a Disguise?
A. Toy that is flown at the end of a long string.
B. Opposite of slow.
C. Ten cents.
D. Opposite of under.
E. Give someone a hand.
F. Opposite of narrow.
G. What you wear on a foot.
H. Musical inst r ument with st rings.
I. Mashed potatoes should not be this way.
J. Ability to make clever jokes.
K. Something to play with.
page 4 • Orange and Black
page 5 • You Look Familiar
page 5 • Celtic Celebration
page 6 • How Symbolic
page 7 • Superstitious Words
Some possible answers:
page 8 • Day of the Dead
Passed on
Deceased
Lifeless
Perished
Departed
page 8 • Bread of the Dead
page 9 • Double Trouble
Answer 1:
“Double, double, toil and trouble Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.”
Answer 2:
Salem, Mass.
page 10 • Creepy Carving
page 11 • Hello Again
page 12 • Burning Bonfire
page 14 • Yummy Pumpkins
page 14 • Smashed Pumpkins
page 15 • Carve-a-thon
page 15 • Pumpkin Patch
page 16 • Smile!
page 17 • How Big?
page 17 • Sad Jack / Glad Jack
page 18 • Squiggle Giggles
Finished drawings will all be very different from each other!
page 19 • Wacky Word
page 19 • Missing Pumpkin
page 20 • Pumpkin Rings
page 21 • Pounds of Pumpkins
Some possible answers are listed below. If you have a different solution, but it equals the amount shown, you've got a right answer!
page 22 • Perfect Pumpkin
page 23 • Copy Cat
The two crows are facing in opposite directions.
One hat has a flower, one doesn't.
Mouths have different number of teeth on top.
Sticks that poke out from behind the right shoulders are different lengths.
Right button on overall straps are different shapes.
One shirt has patch on right shoulder, one doesn't.
“Mike” spelled wrong on one pocket.
Button on right shirt cuff is in a different position.
Thumb on left hand is either in front of, or behind, the leg.
Right hand has different number of fingers.
Small patch on right leg in different position.
Big patch on left leg has different number of stitches.
Sock on left foot is missing the stitches on the toe.
page 24 • Rebus Riddle
A “life gourd” (lifeguard)!
page 24 • Piece of Pie
page 26 • Creepy Crisscross
page 26 • Spider Speak
page 27 • Haunted Hink Pinks
page 27 • Ghostly Message
page 28 • Any Body Home?
page 29 • Time for Tea
page 30 • Haunted Words
Possible answers:
and
ant
at
ate
aunt
date
death
den
dent
eat
had
hat
hate
he
head
heat
hunt
hut
net
neat
due
nut
tan
tea
ten
tend
than
the
then
thud
tuna
tune
tuned
page 30 • Which Window?
page 31 • Going Batty
page 31 • Just Like a Vampire
page 32 • Creaking Stairs
page 32 • Spider's Choice
French flies!
page 33 • Giggly Gravestones
page 34 • Boo Who?
page 35 • What's So Funny?
To speak “spooktalk,” you add the letters BOO after every letter in a word! When you cross out all the BOOs, the riddle reads:
What is a ghost's favorite snack food? Donut holes!
page 35 • Who's Haunting the House?
When you look at the empty door or window of the house after staring at the black face, you will see the “afterimage” of the face glowing and flickering.
page 36 • It's a Spooky Day in the Neighborhood
page 38 • The Big Picture
page 40 • Movin' On
page 40 • Just Joking!
What would you name a monster with no arms and no legs who is …
… floating in a pool? BOB
… hanging on a wall? ART
… lying by a door? MATT
page 41 • Fright Night
page 42 • Grandmonster
page 43 • Monster Mama
page 43 • Where's My Mummy?
page 44 • Extra, Extra
Where does a lady monster keep her spare parts?
A. To continue to have.
B. A female chicken.
C. A boat with a flat bottom.
D. Meat from a pig.
E. Opposite of fat.
F. Small storage buildings.
page 46 • Double Up
page 48 • Monster Merge … a monster and a cow?
page 50 • Bits and Pieces
witch
bumblebee
scarecrow
cat (or mouse!)
clown
dalmatian dog
skeleton
vampire
sheriff (or cowboy)
page 50 • Family Fun
page 51 • What's That You Say?
page 52 • Dress Him Up
Answers:
Everybody's pirate drawing will look a little different. Here's ours!
1) bandana
2) parrot
3) hook
4) earring
5) patch
6) moustache
7) boots
8) scar
9) sword
10) hair
page 53 • Quick Change
Here is one possible answer.
page 54 • Mirror, Mirror
page 55 • What to Wear?
page 56 • Costly Costumes
| WITCH | |
| Pointy hat | $2.95 |
| Black gown | $4.50 |
| Cauldron | $3.75 |
| Broom | $2.50 |
| Wart | $ .50 |
| Bat | $1.25 |
| Ugly nose | $1.00 |
| Face paint kit | $2.00 |
| Wig | $1.75 |
| $20.20 | |
| CLOWN | |
| Wig | $3.50 |
| Face paint kit | $2.00 |
| Squirt flower | $1.25 |
| Big bowtie | $2.50 |
| Floppy shoes | $3.75 |
| Funny hat | $2.25 |
| Floppy costume | $3.00 |
| Bulb nose | $.50 |
| $18.75 | |
| BALLERINA | |
| Tutu | $4.95 |
| Ballet slippers | $3.50 |
| Crown | $2.95 |
| Lip gloss | $ .75 |
| Tights | $1.75 |
| $13.90 | |
| COWGIRL | |
| Hat | $3.95 |
| Vest | $2.50 |
| Hobby horse | $2.75 |
| Boots | $4.25 |
| Holster | $1.95 |
| Bandana | $ .75 |
| Rope | $1.50 |
| $17.65 |
Annie can easily afford to be a ballerina. If she wants to be something else, she'll have to buy less stuff!
page 58 • Many Masks
page 59 • All Wrapped Up!
page 59 • Mumbling Mummy
page 60 • What's Dot?
page 62 • Perfect Timing
page 62 • Taking Treats
Ethan took four treats, Peter and Olivia each took three treats, the real alien took four treats, and Kelly took one treat.
page 63 • Looking for Letters
“Trick-or-Treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat.”
page 64 • Short Cut
page 65 • House to House
page 65 • Under Wraps
Throw away any unwrapped candy.
page 66 • Trick or Treat?
Trick Answer
Treat Answer
page 67 • Coin-Incidentally
page 68 • Lights Out!
Remaining luminaries are 1, 2, 2, and 3. Added = 8
page 68 • Witch Walk
She was hoping for a charm bracelet.
page 69 • Safety Matters
TULDA = adult
THIGLS = lights
LAWK = walk
OYU ANKTH = thank you
GINTEA = eating
THIGSHLAFL = flashlight
FLEMA = flame
GRNATSRES = strangers
REVEN = never
BROODHOGONEI = neighborhood
Young children should always trick-or-treat with an
ADULT .NEVER trick-or-treat by yourself.Wear a
FLAME -retardant costume.Check candy before
EATING it.Only visit houses with the
LIGHTS on.Carry a
FLASHLIGHT at night.Don't forget to say “
THANK YOU .”
page 70 • Scared Skeleton
A. Nickname for Theodore
B. Home fo r a bee
C. A large mound of sand
D. Item worn on the head
E. Spir it of a dead person
page 71 • Sorting the Loot
HOW MANY DIFFERENT KINDS OF TREATS ARE THERE? There are 12 different kinds: gum, sticker, chocolate “coco” bar, lollipop, YUM YUM YUM candy, coin, candy corn (each bagful counts as one), swirly mints, spider ring, chocolate chip cookie, Bitz candy, fireball.
OF WHICH TREAT IS THERE ONLY ONE? There is only one fireball.
WHICH TREAT WAS GIVEN THE MOST? Lollipops (there are 11), though chocolate is a close second with 10 pieces.
HOW MUCH DO THE COINS ADD UP TO? $2.50
WHICH IS YOUR FAVORITE TREAT? Everyone will have a different favorite!
ARE THERE MORE SPIDER RINGS OR SWIRLY MINTS? There are the same number (8).
page 72 • Windy Night
page 74 • Where's the Party?
The invitation was sent by a werewolf. It reads:
Have a howling good time at a Halloween party Friday, October 31 6:00–9:00 pm Come in costume to Ima Wolfe's house, 13 Spooky Trail Snarlsville, NY RSVP 313-1313
page 75 • Donut on a String
CHOCOLATE, POWDERED, GLAZED, SPRINKLED, COCONUT.
page 75 • Bobbing for Apples
page 76 • Perfect Plans
page 77 • Ooey Gooey
page 78 • Name the Game
page 80 • Solitaire Hangman
Costumes: gypsy, fairy, clown, robot
Party foods: chips, candy, donut
Party favors: fangs, cards, wands
page 81 • Beanbag Toss
page 82 • Hide and Seek
page 83 • Ghost Bowling
Debbie: 5 pins knocked over (#1, 2, 4, 6, 7) = 20 points
Josh: 6 pins knocked over (#1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 10) = 29 points
Maxine: 4 pins knocked over (#2, 6, 9, 10) = 27 points Josh is the winner!
EXTRA: On their second turn, figure that each player will knock over the two pins with the highest points.
Debbie: Her highest possible score would be 39.
Josh: His highest possible score would be 45.
Maxine: Her highest possible score would be 42. Josh would still be the winner!
page 84 • Face Painting
page 86 • Where in the World?
A. A male chicken.
B. Silky caterpillar case.
C. Color of grass.
D. To melt.
E. A large ape.
F. Land on the edge of the ocean.
G. Copy lines through a th in piece of paper.
H. Repeat words over and over.
I. Insect that looks like a butterfly.
J. Front of the head.
K. Plant part that grows underground.
L. What you eat.
M. To get away.
N. A dirty spot on clothing.
O. Sharp curved nail on an animal.
P. Opposite of out.
Q. What's left when you eat fresh corn.
R. Opposite of you.
page 87 • Whadja Get?
page 88 • Dandy Candy
page 89 • Favorite Flavor
page 89 • Half a Bar Is Better Than None!
page 90 • Larry's List
If you read all the capital letters in the list, you will find that Larry's favorite candy is SOURBALLS.
page 90 • Sandy's Candies
This answer is pretty tricky. There were two candies in the bag. Sandy took no cand
page 90 • Candy Corn
page 91 • Mystery Treats
Recipe 1: Popcorn Balls
Recipe 2: Peanut Brittle
Recipe 3: Crispy Rice Treats
Recipe 4: Caramel Apples
Recipe 5: Fudge
page 91 • Lost My Lollipop!
page 92 • Definitely Delicious
page 92 • Weird, but Tasty
page 93 • Who Got What?
page 94 • That's a Whole Lot of Candy!
$1,987,000,000 (one billion, 987 million dollars). Now, that's a LOT of candy!
page 95 • Candy Hunt
page 98 • In the Dark!
page 99 • No Sleep Sleepover
page 100 • Goodness Gracious!
The keyboard is your decoder. The correct letter is actually one row DOWN and to the RIGHT of the letter or number given. So the number 5 is actually the letter T!
page 101 • Scary Synonyms
SCREAM = howl, shriek, yell, shout
DARK = dim, gloomy, sunless, murky
SMASH = break, crush, demolish, crumble
DAMP = soggy, moist, clammy, wet
SCARE = alarm, frighten, shock, startle
DANGEROUS = unsafe, risky, hazardous, perilous
page 102 • Dem Bones
The skeleton on the left has a total of 4,669. The one on the right has 4,268.
page 103 • Famous Last Words
A. A hammer or saw
B. A small, round mark
C. A small shelter
D. Opposite of “out of”
E. Day between yesterday and tomorrow
page 104 • Home Alone
Everybody will have a totally different story! Here's ours.
page 105 • Heads Up!
page 106 • Enormous Autographs
page 106 • Telltale Title
page 107 • Super Spooky Word
page 107 • Story Starter
page 108 • Creepy Compounds
1. EYEBALL, 2. GRAVEYARD, 3. FOOTSTEP, 4. GOOSEBUMP
page 108 • Spooked
