[Sarah Diemer]Hallow's Eve A Halloween Fairy Tale(epub){Zzzzz}

"Once upon a Hallow’s Eve, there was a witch. She had long red hair, a pretty face, and a propensity for utterly failing at witchery. Her name was Laluna." This tongue-in-cheek original fairy tale follows the adventures of Laluna, a young witch who inherits her grandmother's potion shop. It's Halloween, the most bewitching night of the year, but even the most well intentioned spells have a habit of going badly for Laluna. When a charm for true love unearths a zombie, she must make amends with the help of her vampire best (almost more than) friend and cupcakes no ghoul can resist. "Hallow's Eve" is a short, lively, light-hearted romp across a most unusual Halloween night--the story is for all ages. Also includes bonus Halloween fairy tale: "Once Upon a Hallow's Eve!" "Stories often begin with 'Once upon a time,' or 'Once there was--' charming lines that imply a fairy tale. Our story starts with wolves in the woods, and--by degrees--gets worse. "This tale, as you can imagine, is not the charming sort." A young girl, with a hopeless wish, a Dark King with a candle for a heart, a single Hallow's Eve night to spin the brightest of magics. "Once Upon a Hallow's Eve," a short story and original Halloween fairy tale, travels to the court of Dark Shadows and back again on a bewitching journey across a most unusual Halloween night.

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (9 May 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1461171369
ISBN-13: 978-1461171362

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

charming and unexpected 11 May 2011
By Jen FS Adam -
This is an utterly charming story about Laluna, a well-meaning witch whose magic somehow misses the mark. When she brews a love charm and accidentally ends up calling to life a zombie on Halloween night, she embarks on an adventure that will help her discover her own true talent. With a cast of engaging characters and a quaint spin on the classic fairytale structure, this story would make the *perfect* campfire read. And yet for all its sweet charm and almost nostalgic sense of Halloween wonder, it has surprising depth and nuance and never becomes too saccharine. This is a beautifully cadenced story with a well-balanced blend of light and shadow and a heart of pure truth. Ultimately, it's about the power of friendship and the magic of following your own dreams.

If you are in the mood for original whimsy and unforgettable characters (and cupcakes that will make your mouth water!!), I highly recommend this story.

Short, fun, uplifting and a little spooky! 22 April 2013
By Laura Morrigan -
A short, enjoyable read, with tongue in cheek humour. The idea of a girl who is a terrible witch but great at making cupcakes is cute and fun. I love the bit where she wonders if the vampire likes her or just hangs out with her for cupcakes. The imagery is nice, with shades of Bradbury's October people, and so many of things I want, like the whole magic shop, and the bat-embroidered handkerchief. While the vampire, werewolf, witch thing could come off cheesy, the gently mocking way the story is written allows you to enjoy it. I liked the fairytale style quest of seeking out the oldest thing in the town. I wish I had read this at Halloween