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The annual Halloween picnic at Mudsock Meadow takes a zany turn as William finds his enjoyment ruined by pain-in-the-neck Hester Bledden and by the arrival of the ""ghost"" of Titus Dinworthy, whose appearance terrifies the celebrants.

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It?s time for the annual Halloween picnic. But the kids are worried about the ghost of Titus Dinworthy. Except William, who?s pretty sure old Titus is just swamp gas; it?s Hester Bledden he?s worried about. Every time William is about to win a contest, Hester shows up, sticks out her tongue,... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

It?s time for the annual Halloween picnic. But the kids are worried about the ghost of Titus Dinworthy. Except William, who?s pretty sure old Titus is just swamp gas; it?s Hester Bledden he?s worried about. Every time William is about to win a contest, Hester shows up, sticks out her tongue, and shouts, ?Peeee youuuuu!? But when something eerie rises out of the swamp, William gets a chance to show both Titus and Hester what a boy from Mudsock Meadow is made of.

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"First contest of the day is the pumpkin carving," the mayor's wife boomed.

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  1. Patricia Polacco (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Trumpet
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1995
ISBN: 044083080X
Page Count: 32

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Reading Level: Ages 4-8

Somewhat scary, but mainly funny.

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