The Legend of Decimus Croome by Kevin Purdy

He even shuns his own daughter and grandson. He is content to live in his gloomy old house and avoid all human contact whenever possible. The author hid three Christmas Carol/Dickens references in this book.Decimus Croome is a dastardly curmudgeon who hates all holidays but especially despises Halloween.What was your favorite part in The Legend of Decimus Croome?.What lesson(s) do you think Decimus Croome learned? Do you know anyone who could benefit from these lessons?.Which of the book quotes on this page best captures the spirit of The Legend of Decimus Croome?.Which of the four Halloween spirits was your favorite? Why?.What are some morals that A Halloween Carol teaches?.How did Decimus Croome change from the beginning of the book to the end?.Do the Halloweens of past present or future remind you of any of your own Halloween experiences?.Can you name some examples of each from the book.

This book has elements of humor, romance, horror and fairy tales.Are there any other authors you’d compare Kevin Purdy to or books you’d compare The Legend of Decimus Croome to? Book critics and reviewers have compared the author’s writing style to Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe and even Dr.Do you think this book would make a good Halloween movie? What actors/actresses would you cast in the roles of Decimus Croome, Tommy Bobbich, Sam Bobbich, Patricia Croome, the three spirits of Halloween.Which other characters correspond to similar characters from A Christmas Carol? Obviously Decimus Croome is the Ebenezer Scrooge of this story.What are some your favorite literary devices from the book, and what type of tone did they set? The author of A Halloween Carol used certain literary devices such as similes, metaphors & alliteration to set the tone/mood of the story.What are your favorite examples of fall imagery from the book? Although The Legend of Decimus Croome is considered a Halloween book, it is also a tribute to the beauties of autumn.Who do you think is more despicable: Ebenezer Scrooge or Decimus Croome?.What are some of your favorite quotes from A Halloween Carol? (See a list of quotes on the PurdyBooks Pinterest board.).Do you think The Legend of Decimus Croome is as valuable to Halloween as A Christmas Carol is to Christmas?.Legend of Decimus Croome Discussion Guide.Comparing A Christmas Carol with A Halloween Carol.Goodreads Holiday Booklists for Gift Ideas.

The Legend of Decimus Croome by Kevin Purdy