Nigel Nedley and the Halloween Mess: Original Story Edition

What if your biggest Halloween wish actually came true?

Nine-year-old Nigel Nedley loves three things: Halloween, candy, and using his imagination.

So when a school writing assignment asks Nigel to describe his perfect world, the answer seems obvious: Halloween should last every day!

It’s just an idea. Just a story written with Nigel’s trusty pencil.

Until his story wins a contest.

Then it goes viral.

Then the President of the United States hears about it.

And suddenly, Nigel’s imaginary world isn’t so imaginary anymore.

At first, an extended Halloween sounds incredible—more costumes, more decorations, and, of course, more candy! But as grown-ups begin taking Nigel’s idea way too seriously, things get bigger, stranger, and messier than one nine-year-old ever imagined.

Nigel Nedley and the Halloween Mess is a funny, imaginative story about big ideas, unexpected consequences, family, and discovering that sometimes the things we love are special precisely because they don’t last forever.

About the Original Story Edition

This is the Original Story Edition of Nigel Nedley and the Halloween Mess—the complete story presented before the release of the future fully illustrated edition.

Pay what you want—even $0.

I want families, educators, and young readers to be able to discover Nigel’s story without cost being a barrier. If you choose to contribute, your support will help bring Nigel’s world to life in the future fully illustrated edition.

Read it. Share it. Laugh together.

And remember:

Big ideas can start with something as simple as a pencil.