Jacky Joe's Halloween Party: The Middle

[Synopsis of the story so far:  As his mama tucks him into bed on the night before Halloween, Jacky Joe thinks about the Halloween party he has planned for the next day.  In doing so, he worries that, during the night, a ghost, a witch, and a spider might make their presence known in and around his bedroom.  He admits to being "a little bit scared."  His mama tells him not to be afraid of such things; further, she suggests that, if they do show up, he should just invite them to his party.  Jacky Joe contemplates this advice as he drifts off to sleep.] 

Suddenly, Jacky Joe found himself right smack in the middle of his Halloween party!  A ghost, a witch, and a spider surrounded him.  His mama was nowhere to be found.  He tried to think what to do.

Just then, the ghost said, "Thank you for inviting me to your party, Jacky Joe.  I will spread out my white sheet and be your tablecloth.  I will hold the bowl of punch and the chocolate cupcakes with orange frosting for you.  I will help you to have the best party ever!"

 

 Before Jacky Joe could answer, the witch spoke up.  "Thank you for inviting me to your party, Jacky Joe," she said, and her voice was only a little bit cackly.  "I will give you and your friends a ride on my broomstick.  It will be fun to ride up to the moon and back--you'll see.  I will help you to have the best party ever!"

 

 

 Jacky Joe was just beginning to think about how it would feel to ride right across the face of the moon when the spider piped up.  "Thank you for inviting me to your party, Jacky Joe.  I will spin beautiful webs to decorate your playroom.  Your friends will think this is the best party ever!"

 

Just as Jacky Joe was trying to decide what to do about all his strange guests, he felt someone gently shake his shoulder.  It was his mama.  "Time to get up, Jacky Joe," she said.  "Today is Halloween.  It's time to get everything ready for your party."

To Be Continued . . . .