Trick Or Treat

A parent might reach for this book when their child is excited about Halloween but can be sensitive to genuinely scary stories. It's a perfect way to celebrate the season with a gentle, cozy mystery that's more sweet than spooky. The story follows siblings Neil and Emily, whose family runs a dog kennel. During their big Halloween party, a valuable pedigree puppy named Trick goes missing. The children must follow clues through spooky decorations and party guests in costume to find the lost pup. This book reinforces themes of friendship, responsibility, and using bravery to help others. For early chapter book readers, it's a reassuring adventure that frames Halloween fun as imaginative and creative, not truly frightening.