Mike, Susan and Barney really don't want a babysitter on Halloween. But their parents insist. Mrs Foshee is a strange woman. Could it be that their new babysitter is a witch? Mike and Susan use their best powers of observation to discover the truth about all the strange things happening at their house on Halloween.

This story is definitely a cute children's tale about Halloween. It also has a great lesson about not rushing to judge people who are a bit different. Sometimes there are common sense explanations for strange behavior and weird happenings. The illustrations by Jim Cummins really bring the tale to life.

This book would be a quick bedtime read for kids. The story is Halloween themed without being scary. The pictures are colorful and interesting. This could be a perfect story for young readers, reluctant readers who like Halloween, or for reading out loud.

Published in 1979, this book is currently out of print, but used copies are readily available.

Joan Lowery Nixon wrote more than 100 books for children before her death in 2003. She wrote mystery, suspense, historical fiction and even non-fiction works for kids. I love to read children's books in-between my usual adult mystery, horror, and thriller reads. I'm definitely going to re-visit more of Joan Lowery Nixon's books. They are always enjoyable and entertaining! ( )