Mary Parkhill

The Halloween Surprise Mary Parkhill

The Halloween Surprise demonstrates that a loving family can help overcome the sadness and anguish that someone feels from classroom bullying. Brother Pip is adopted and does not look like the rest of his family. While Halloween should be filled with fun and candy, Pip experiences a very different kind of Halloween filled with bullying about how he looks. Pip is initially discouraged by the bullying, but thanks to his family, learns that love conquers all. The Halloween Surprise uses fun characters, vivid images, and an engaging narrative to tell a powerful story all children would benefit from reading. Mary Parkhill, a Korean adoptee, is passionate about raising awareness of childhood bullying and providing inspiration to young adoptees.