Chat with Deb—Fairy Ninja Trick-or-Treater

Okay, fine, maybe you had a book on the best seller list, but did you ever have one of your characters come to your door for Halloween? Hmm?

The Fairy Ninja Squad, from “Who Kidnapped Sheb Woolly?” by Debra Tanguy Herlocker (illustration by Valerie Bouthyette, who illustrated all the Caitlyn’s Adventures books)

DEB: Chris and Joelle are bringing Noah and Oliver over to trick-or-treat. I told them it’s okay.

ME: Sure, honey!

It was two days before the official costumed-kids-hit-the-streets day in our township, but why not? Plus we just turn out our lights and hide on the real Halloween, so this worked out better. And any chance for Aunt Debbie to see our niece, her husband, and our grandnephews is always worthwhile.

Deb had her witch hat ready, and we made a trip to the grocery for treats. So we were totally ready when the doorbell rang at the expected time.

Okay, not totally ready, it turned out.

NOAH: Trick or treat!

Our very own Fairy Ninja surprising Great Aunt Debbie; the Fairy Ninja in action. (photos by Christopher Eyster, father and costumer)

DEB: Ooooh! Trick or treat! Won’t you come in?

NOAH: I’m a Fairy Ninja!

DEB: A Fairy Ninja! Just like in Caitlyn! I love it! C’mon in!