Hattie Mae's Halloween

The Book. Hattie Mae Brambles school is holding its Halloween costume contest. Her principal encourages everyone to be original and Hattie accepts the challenge. So what could go wrong? Follow this self-assured farm girl as she shares her country perspective. Some folks want to trample Hatties creativity. Will she let them?Come along as Hattie faces a tough and confusing decision. It all begins as Hatties fifth grade teacher Mrs. Brimwood announces the grade school costume contest in Hatties classroom...Hattie Maes Halloween is a short illustrated chapter book (74 pages) for middle grade readers and especially those moving from picture books into chapter books. The black and white paperback illustrated by Joseph Mugisha debuted to strong ratings on www.GoodReads.com. Learn more about first-time author Claudine C. Wargel at www.claudinecwargel.com or follow her on facebook at www.facebook.com/HattieMaesHalloween/.The Author. Claudine C. Wargel cherishes the childhood she spent among the vegetable gardens cropland and animals on her familys Midwestern farm. Today those experiences inform her storytelling to the delight of young children. Through her writing Ms. Wargel hopes to transport young minds to a different place where they too can sample the joys of farm life in the Heartland.What Moms Say About Hattie Maes Halloween. The main character is reminiscent of Junie B. Jones (Barbara Park & Denise Brunkus) or Ramona (Beverly Cleary). I hope to read more of Hattie Maes adventures in the future! - Jeanette F.Love this book! Hattie Mae is a strong confident girl and the story is sure to create meaningful dialog between children and adults as they share this great little book. - Amy O.This fun story reminds me of living on a farm as a kid. A wonderful tale for a self-assured little girl or boy. - Chrissy W.