Book cover of “The Horse Stable” by J. Geronimo Herrera, featuring a nostalgic autumn scene with two sisters standing near a weathered horse stable surrounded by oak trees, evoking a 90s middle grade Halloween adventure.
 
 

Pine Oak

The Horse Stable

About

Amelia has a plan. This Halloween, she’s turning her family’s old horse stable into a haunted house with help from her sister Olivia, a neighborhood troublemaker named Sebastian, and the mysterious Mr. Grimsby. As the fog rolls in and the decorations come to life, the crew sets the stage for a night of scares, surprises, and connection they’ll never forget.

 
Chapters
01. The Sisters

In Pine Oak, Texas, 10-year-old Amelia wants to turn the family’s horse stable into a haunted house, but first, she’ll have to convince her reluctant older sister Olivia.

02. The Fog Machine

Amelia and Olivia visit the mysterious Mr. Grimsby to borrow a fog machine but meet someone unexpected.

03. The Stable Transformation

The haunted stable comes to life as Amelia, Olivia, Sebastian, and Mr. Grimsby transform it into a Halloween masterpiece.

04. The Powwow

As the Halloween party begins, Amelia rallies the neighborhood kids to help lure their parents into the haunted stable, with a little help from Sebastian and Mr. Grimsby.

05. The Insipids

While the parents gossip, the kids sneak around and prepare to launch their haunted house surprise.

06. The Horse Stable

The haunted stable prank unfolds, terrifying the parents, but behind the screams lies a heartfelt message that brings the whole family closer together.

Epilogue

As the girls clean up the stable the morning after, a quiet chill settles in. One that feels colder than it should.

 

More Details

Genres
Middle Grade Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Small-Town Adventure

This book is...
Atmospheric, Nostalgic, Heartfelt, Suspenseful, Family-Centered, Community-Rooted, Multi-Generational, Fog-Drenched, Halloween-Themed

Target Audience
Readers ages 9–13 who love adventure with emotional depth
Parents and educators seeking stories that blend suspense with heart

Themes
Friendship, Family Legacy, Courage, Curiosity, Local Lore, Emotional Growth
 

Extras

The Horse Stable Challenge

There’s a secret word hidden in the chapters. Download the clue tracker, follow the trail, and when you’ve uncovered it… enter the word to unlock a hidden message from a special someone.

Download Clue Tracker (PDF)

You’ve unlocked a message from someone you’re just beginning to know:

The Horse Stable Challenge

There’s a secret word hidden in the chapters. Download the clue tracker, follow the trail, and when you’ve uncovered it… enter the word to unlock a hidden message from a special someone.

Download Clue Tracker (PDF)

You’ve unlocked a message from someone you’re just beginning to know:

The Horse Stable Challenge

There’s a secret word hidden in the chapters. Download the clue tracker, follow the trail, and when you’ve uncovered it… enter the word to unlock a hidden message from a special someone.

Download Clue Tracker (PDF)

You’ve unlocked a message from someone you’re just beginning to know: