When the endearing characters of Busytown put on their costumes for a Halloween party, you'll never guess who is scaring whom. Color illustrations throughout.

A Whimsical array of ghosts and goblins, spooks and skeletons, animals and nursery-room characters parade through this unparalleled collection of more than one hundred years of American Halloween costumes and masquerade. Photographer Phyllis Galembo approaches her subjects with the delight and wonder of one who has discovered an entire cast of characters backstage in an abandoned theater. Through her lens, the costumes rise from the dead to once again dance, play, and amuse. Ranging from handmade to store-bought, satin to polyester, the masks, wigs, and costumes, whether recognizable figures or obscure, pique our childhood memories. In her celebration of Halloween revelry, Galembo never settles for the ordinary; instead she creates evocative scenes of dressed-to-scare young trick-or-treaters "modeling" their disguises and of undead spirits haunting their surroundings. The costumes, which span over a century, take on magical qualities through fanciful sets and specialized lighting effects. Accompanying the costumes is a history of this always-popular holiday and essays discussing Galembo's inspirations and techniques. Through her art, Galembo allows us to act out our youthful fantasies of transformation -- to become, or at least observe, what we most want to be: free of inhibitions, of fixed notions of identity. Her images make us laugh and dream and maybe even believe in ghosts. Book jacket.

Canterwood Crest Academy cordially invites you to a costume party—with a special sweetheart surprise. Canterwood is known for its fabulous parties, and Halloween is no exception. Lauren Towers is especially excited for the big day. Not only is it her favorite holiday, it’s also her birthday! And this year, she and her friends will celebrate in style—by attending Canterwood’s first-ever masquerade ball. What Lauren doesn’t know is that there’s a special someone behind a mask, just waiting to be revealed. Will this mysterious guest make this masquerade magnifique, or will her perfect birthday bash become a bummer?

After decades of waiting, Michael Myers has returned. Join Lindsey Wallace and Tommy Doyle as they are forced to reacquaint themselves with the terror that is Michael Myers. Lindsey gets far away from Illinois and stays with her college friend Beth Parkinson in New Orleans. Lindsey finally feels safe. That is, until a familiar mask is spotted in the crowd of private yacht passengers during their masquerade party at sea.

With this great guide to celebrating the spirit (and spirits) of Halloween, no special magic is needed to enjoy the latest trend in family fun. Tricks & Treats has tons of great ideas for Halloween costumes, decorations, parties and tempting fun foods. Over 50 projects.

The invitation arrived in an ornate envelope, adorned with intricate patterns that seemed to dance in the flickering candlelight. It was an invitation to the annual Halloween masquerade at the sprawling estate of the reclusive Montgomery family. Rumors swirled around the mansion, tales of eerie occurrences that had haunted the estate for generations. Nevertheless, the allure of the masquerade was irresistible, drawing guests from far and wide. As the clock struck eight on the night of All Hallows' Eve, a cavalcade of masked figures descended upon the Montgomery estate. The air buzzed with excitement and anticipation, masked faces concealing whispered excitement and nervousness. Among the guests was Amelia, a curious and adventurous soul who was drawn to the enigmatic allure of the Montgomery mansion. She wore a stunning masquerade mask adorned with shimmering silver filigree, a treasured family heirloom passed down through generations. The grand ballroom was aglow with candlelight, casting eerie shadows on the walls adorned with ancient tapestries. A table groaned under the weight of delectable treats while a string quartet played haunting melodies that echoed through the halls. Amelia mingled with the guests, admiring the intricate masks adorning their faces. Her attention, however, was captured by a mask on display atop a velvet pedestal.

The beloved and award-winning novel now available in a new format with a great new cover! When Wesley Boone writes a poem for his high school English class, some of his classmates clamor to read their poems aloud too. Soon they're having weekly poetry sessions and, one by one, the eighteen students are opening up and taking on the risky challenge of self-revelation. There's Lupe Alvarin, desperate to have a baby so she will feel loved. Raynard Patterson, hiding a secret behind his silence. Porscha Johnson, needing an outlet for her anger after her mother OD's. Through the poetry they share and narratives in which they reveal their most intimate thoughts about themselves and one another, their words and lives show what lies beneath the skin, behind the eyes, beyond the masquerade.