Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal

06/13/2026

This cozy, spooky read has won multiple awards! Enter to win a signed, hardback copy of Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal! 10 copies available!

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06/08/2026

05/20/2026

This cozy, spooky read has won multiple awards! Enter to win a signed, hardback copy of Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal! 10 copies available!

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05/10/2026

💐Happy Mother’s Day💐

05/10/2026

🎃✨ Halloween is waking up a little early this year…

There’s a story that only feels alive when the nights get longer, the air turns cold, and something just a little bit magical starts to stir.

🌙 **Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal** is that story.

A glowing magical crystal ball🔮.
A mysterious world hidden inside Halloween night. 🌙
And Mr. Moonbeam… the one who knows what it all means. 🎃

Some stories are read.📕
This one feels like stepping into October itself.🍂

If you love:

* Halloween magic ✨
* cozy spooky adventures 🎃
* stories that feel like childhood again 🌙

this might be your perfect fall read.
Enter the Goodreads Giveaway today! 📕📕📕

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05/10/2026

Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal (2019) by teacher Ryan Cowan is an award-winning middle-grade , available on and , where a teacher and his young student-sorcerer must stop the evil sorcerer Noir from seizing a powerful crystal to dominate both magical and non-magical worlds. The story, aimed at ages 8-12, mixes magic, spooky creatures, and lessons on courage and friendship.
Key Details:
Plot: Mr. Moonbeam protects the non-magical world and trains young Elliott, who struggles to control his magic. Together, they face off against Noir and his agents on Halloween night, a time when the barrier between worlds is weak.
Characters: The story features Mr. Moonbeam (educator/guardian) and Elliott (a young, learning sorcerer).
Awards: The book won numerous honors including the 2021 Purple Dragonfly Book Award (Holiday Fiction, Middle Grade, New Author) and the 2020 Readers' Favorite Book Award.
Author: Ryan Cowan is a California-based educator with nearly 20 years of experience.
Illustrations: The book features illustrations by Halo Rife.
Genre: Children's Fantasy / Halloween / Adventure.
The book is praised for its imaginative world-building, which includes the magical realm of Moonstone, and it has been suggested as a fun, not-too-scary read for the Halloween season.

Elliott attends his third-grade class like any other boy, except that Elliott isn't like any other boy. Endowed with magical powers, Elliott belongs to a secret world called Moonstone--and trouble is brewing. ...

05/08/2026

The story centers on a group of children who discover Mr. Moonbeam, a gentle guardian of Halloween magic, when their town’s festivities are threatened by darkness. To restore the fading Halloween Crystal, they journey through enchanted lands, encountering fantastical beings and learning about teamwork and self-confidence. Mr. Moonbeam serves as both mentor and comic relief, guiding the heroes toward maturity.
Style and tone
Written in an accessible, lyrical style, the novel uses vivid imagery and humor to balance suspenseful moments. Its pacing alternates between action scenes and reflective passages that explore moral lessons, making it suitable for bedtime reading or classroom discussion.
Reception and legacy
Critics and educators have praised Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal for encouraging creativity and empathy. It has been adopted in some school reading programs around Halloween for its positive messages and seasonal appeal. The book’s combination of gentle spookiness and uplifting adventure continues to resonate with young readers and families.

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05/07/2026

Mr. Moonbeam and the Halloween Crystal by Ryan Cowan
Format:
Kindle
Availability:
100 copies available, 1137 people requesting
Giveaway dates:
Apr 14 - May 13, 2026
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