The Haunted Scavenger Hunt: An Interactive Reading & Signing with Author

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Sat Oct 04 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC-04:00

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Bookstore1Sarasota | Sarasota, FL

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The Haunted Scavenger Hunt: A Spook-tacular Storybook by Steve Patschke, Illustrated by Roland Garrigue
About this Event

Designed for children ages 4-7, this interactive, spooky-fun storytime brings Halloween to life through storytelling, movement, and hands-on creativity.

ABOUT THE BOOK

When four friends find a mysterious box with the message “Don’t look at it, don’t touch it, don’t open it!”, they decide that they have to know what’s inside. And so they end up on a haunted Halloween scavenger hunt that leads them to the basement of a spooky house. But one by one, a friend slips away as the group gets closer to discovering the mystery behind the clues. Will they be able to reach the surprise at the end? This humorous Halloween page-turning story begs to be read aloud again and again.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

STEVE PATSCHKE is a children's author based in Woodstock, NY, and Sarasota, FL. With over 30 years as a children's librarian and elementary school teacher in New York State, he's a passionate advocate for young readers. Mentored by Mike Thaler (THE TEACHER FROM THE BLACK LAGOON), he holds a B.A. in English and a M.S. in Library Science. He is the author of three picture books published by major houses, including his latest, THE HAUNTED SCAVENGER HUNT.

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Registration will end 1 hour before the event's scheduled time. Tickets may be purchased that include a copy of THE HAUNTED SCAVENGER HUNT, or you may register to attend free of charge.
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