Scary Shark: A Jaw-some Halloween

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Author(s)

Mike Lowery

Publisher

Scholastic

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Release Date

July 01, 2025

ISBN

978-1546110781

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Edgar and Lotta return with a scarily funny Halloween follow-up to Santa Shark and Pizza Shark, from New York Times bestselling creator Mike Lowery!

It's Halloween night, and Edgar the Shark is frightened of all the scary creatures floating just outside his window. Luckily, his best friend Lotta is there to show him Halloween is just a day to pretend to be scary. Together they carve jack o'lanternfish, hang magni-fish-ent decorations, and choose the pretend-scariest costumes they can think of! But will that be enough to help Edgar prove he's not a scaredy-catfish?

With laugh-out-loud humor and trick-or-treat themed fun, this is a can't-miss story perfect for readers looking for treats, not tricks, this Halloween! So get ready for a much-needed underwater adventure from New York Times bestselling and beloved creator, Mike Lowery!

Editor review

1 review

entertaining Halloween read

June 10, 2025 (Updated: June 30, 2026)

Overall rating

4.8

Plot

4.0

Characters

5.0

Writing Style

5.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

5.0

SCARY SHARK is a delightful celebration of Halloween. Edward the Shark is spooked by a ghost that he sees out the window. Luckily, his BFF Lotta the Crab is there to help explain that it is Halloween. Together, they get ready for the holiday, find a costume, and welcome trick-or-treaters. Edward learns that it is not scary - but it is a lot of fun!

What I loved: This is a charming story about helping friends understand things they may feel afraid of to help them not be so afraid. It's also a joyful celebration of all things Halloween. The story flows well with plenty of comedy and fun along the way. The shark, who should be the scary one, is actually the one feeling scared, and his journey to understanding and not being as afraid is entertaining. Bright, comic book style images capture the story well and will keep readers engaged.

The text also contains lots of word art but is clear throughout. Due to the length of the text on various pages, as well as the image density on some pages, this will work best for elementary school readers, who can also understand what Halloween is and all the fun of the holiday.

Final verdict: SCARY SHARK is a delightful story about dealing with fear and friendship that will amuse and entertain elementary school readers.