Wednesday Wilson Looks on the Fright Side - by Bree Galbraith (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Wednesday Wilson is devastated to learn her house is on the do-not-knock list for Halloween trick-or-treaters because her moms don't give out candy. Thankfully, Wednesday has come up with an awesome idea for a treat that's sure to draw crowds to her house despite the list--slime! Even better, she's got a plan to turn slime into her next business venture. There are just a few things she'll have to overcome first to pull off Halloween, such as a haunted house, a giant robot spider and the scariest thing of all--the Emmas"--

Book Synopsis

How does a girl get trick-or-treaters to come to her house? Leave it to Wednesday Wilson to find a way in this fun and innovative early-reader Halloween story!

Wednesday Wilson is devastated to learn her house is on the Do-Not-Knock List for Halloween trick-or-treaters because her moms don't give out candy. Thankfully, Wednesday has come up with an awesome idea for a treat that's sure to draw crowds to her house despite the list: slime! Even better, she's got a plan to turn slime into her next business venture. There are just a few things she'll have to overcome first to pull off Halloween, such as a haunted house, a giant robot spider and the scariest thing of all - the Emmas!

Bree Galbraith's critically acclaimed series stars a young girl who sees obstacles as challenges to overcome and is always quick on her feet. With short chapters, a page-turning plot and illustrations by Morgan Goble on nearly every page, this series is a perfect choice for emerging readers. The series encourages ingenuity, creative thinking and problem-solving, and includes definitions for business terms throughout the text. It also features a diverse cast of standout characters. A slime recipe is included within this story.

Review Quotes

A delightful and timely addition to the series, perfect for Halloween and budding entrepreneurs alike.--School Library Journal

Recommended for all collections in search of fun early chapter books.--School Library Journal

This second outing for Wednesday and company is a welcome addition to any early chapter book collection, recommended for fans of "Stella Diaz", "Mindy Kim", and "Zoey & Sassafras".--School Library Journal (Praise for Wednesday Wilson Fixes All Your Problems)

This upbeat story provides readers with information and vocabulary for building a business but even greater lessons about friendship, communication, and self-worth ... high appeal for budding entrepreneurs.--Kirkus Reviews (Praise for Wednesday Wilson Connects the Dots)

Wednesday is funny and charming and sure to win over readers, especially fans of Ramona Quimby, Marty McGuire, and Clementine.--School Library Journal (Praise for Wednesday Wilson Gets Down to Business)

About the Author

Bree Galbraith is the author of several critically acclaimed children's books, including the Wednesday Wilson series, Nye, Sand and Stones and Usha and the Stolen Sun. Bree holds a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia. She lives with her family in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Morgan Goble has been drawing since she could first hold a crayon. A graduate of the Bachelor of Illustration program at Sheridan College, she now works as a freelance illustrator. Morgan lives with her husband and their cat, Noni, in London, Ontario.