
THE MERRYVALE BOYS
CHARLES F. LESTER
E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Emmy,
THE MERRYVALE BOYS - By ALICE HALE BURNETT
HALLOWE'EN - AT MERRYVALE
CHAPTER I - GETTING READY FOR THE PARTY
CHAPTER II - THE FUN BEGINS
CHAPTER III - THE SWINGING APPLES
CHAPTER IV - THE CANDY PULL
CHAPTER V - THE WITCH TELLS FORTUNES
In the sleepy town of Merryvale, a tight‑knit group of boys—Toad, Chuck, Reddy, and their friends—spend their days dreaming up new adventures. Their world is full of barn‑yard chores, schoolyard jokes, and the simple pleasure of shared birthdays and neighborhood parties. When Halloween rolls around, the excitement builds to a fever pitch, especially for Toad, whose family has promised a grand celebration at their white‑painted house on the edge of town. The friends scramble to gather apples, carve pumpkins, and prepare the treats that will make the night unforgettable.
The Halloween party bursts into life with classic games, a mysterious witch who offers fortunes, and a thrilling hunt for a hidden silver coin. Laughter rings as the boys swing apples, pull candy, and bake a “wonderful pie” that may hold a surprise of its own. Amid the flickering candlelight and rustling autumn leaves, the boys discover that even the best‑planned festivities can take an unexpected turn, promising a night of delight and a few harmless spooks.
Language
en
Duration
~38 minutes (36K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-11-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Best known for the Merryvale books, this early 20th-century children's writer created cheerful small-town stories full of everyday adventures. Her work has remained especially visible through public-domain editions that keep the series in readers' hands.
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