Radio Road by Jake Henderson

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"Radio Road by Jake Henderson was just published this year. Henderson is a new author and I'm hoping he keeps this up! He had two books published at the same time. "Radio Road" and "Ryan's Crossing." I chose to read this one first.

"Marshall Maddox has just moved to Radio Road—and it sure is different than where he came from… While Marshall attempts to make friends and adjust to a new life, it is announced that there will be a community-wide carnival on Halloween night! With the event only a few weeks away, Marshall and his classmates set out to win the grand prize. As Halloween and the much-anticipated carnival approaches, Marshall experiences the holiday in a way he never has before. Jack o’ lanterns, costumes, and trick-or-treating are just some of the fun things Marshall discovers as he overcomes unanticipated obstacles and learns to embrace the spirit of the season."

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and am going to give it to my grands! It describes Halloween the way I remember it! Fun, trick or treating, costumes and hanging out with friends. It's the way my grands will never get to enjoy because of safety issues.

It was interesting, fun and easy to read. I have a friend who teaches Creative Writing at an eastern university and I have always told her we need more books for boys. Well, Henderson has provided a very good book for preteen boys and girls. The main character is in 6th grade and his best friend is a girl so he covers several angles. It includes the "bully's," the good kids and the adults. Adults that take a healthy and  active part in the lives of their children.

"Jake Henderson was born and raised in Enid, OK where he lived until attending college.

He graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, OK where he earned a BA in History Education.  He also has a Master’s Degree in History Education from SWOSU, which he earned in 2004.

He has taught US History, World History, AP Government, US Government, Geography, Oklahoma History, and Psychology at the High School level for more than ten years, and he currently lives and teaches in Woodward, OK."

You can check out his website H.E.R.E.

This is a book I highly recommend.