Mr. McFadden's Hallowe'en

Mr. McFadden's Hallowe'en | Rumer Godden

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I loved so many things about this: irrepressible Selina, her pony named Haggis, the food descriptions, the Scottish setting, and a goose named Big Wullie! The basic plot: Selina befriends a crusty old farmer when her pony keeps “planting” himself in said farmer‘s turnip field.

Selina is kind of a misfit—both her mishaps & her soft heart for outsiders are endearing. The exploration of what it means to take care of others, even when you and they ⤵️

BarbaraJean (Cont‘d) …are misunderstood, is full of complexity, depth, and heart. There were a few events where the resolution seemed too simplistic/glossed over, but even with that—this was like a warm hug. And I now really want some sausages and “champers” (“potato and cheese all mashed together and put in the oven”)!

This was my #1975 pick for #192025, and my second book completed for #10beforetheend @librarybelle @ChaoticMissAdventures (edited) 3d

BarbaraJean (Cont‘d) (I was debating between two possibilities for 1975, then turned them both down in favor of this one. Glad I did!)

@TheAromaofBooks Have you read this one? I think you might really like it! (edited) 3d

Librarybelle Yay!! 3d

LeahBergen I liked it, too! 2d

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LeahBergen

Mr. McFadden's Hallowe'en | Rumer Godden

Two young sisters at Hallowe‘en on the Scottish Border … with a pony called Haggis. Well, count me in!

I didn‘t know about this Rumer Godden children‘s book until quite recently.

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jlhammar Well that sounds kind of wonderful! Lovely edition. I didn't know about this one either. 3y

Leftcoastzen You find little gems!🎃 3y

DanaManiac Cute pumpkins!! 3y

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rubyslippersreads I enjoyed this one. 🐴🎃 3y

Tamra Ponies - every girl‘s childhood dream! 🐴 (edited) 3y

Aimeesue That apostrophe is killin' me! ❤️ 3y

mabell A pony named Haggis 😆 3y

batsy I didn't know about this, too! Great find. 3y

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