A New Kind of Halloween Story: The Haunted Halloween Tree by R.M. Hamilton
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If you’re looking for a Halloween book that’s cosy, courageous, and filled with heart, R.M. Hamilton’s newest release, The Haunted Halloween Tree, is exactly the story you’ve been waiting for. Published through ZealAus Publishing, this beautifully illustrated tale blends gentle spookiness with deep warmth — the kind of story that leaves children braver, happier, and a little more hopeful than before.
R.M. Hamilton is a New Zealander whose storytelling has already captured readers across both countries. Her books are known for their charm, whimsy, and moral courage, and The Haunted Halloween Tree is no exception.
A Story About Faith, Courage, and a Very Big God
The book follows Faith, a small mouse with a big heart, who becomes lost in a storm and takes shelter inside a spooky old tree. What she doesn’t know is that the tree is haunted — and the ghosts are determined to scare her away.
But Faith refuses to be frightened.
In the book, she declares:
“I’ve got a God so big and powerful, he set the Children of Israel free from slavery… With a God like that, why would I be afraid of you?”
And later:
“He made the earth, the moon, the sun and all the stars… Compared to a God like that, the most enormous ghost is a tiny gnat!”
These lines capture the heart of the story — fear shrinks when faith grows.
The ghosts puff themselves up, grow “huger than huge,” and try every trick they know… but nothing works. Faith’s courage sends them fleeing into the night.
By morning, she buys the old tree, transforms it into Hollyhocks Cottage, and fills it with “light and friends and love.”
It becomes a home so full of goodness that even the ghosts shudder as they pass by.
A Book That Feels Like a Warm Cup of Tea
R.M. Hamilton’s writing style is cosy, comforting, and full of gentle humour. Her illustrations — bright, whimsical, and richly autumnal — bring the story to life with warmth and personality.
The book is perfect for:
bedtime reading
church libraries
Christian families
children who enjoy spooky stories without the darkness
anyone who loves tales where goodness triumphs
It’s a Halloween story that isn’t about fear — it’s about courage, kindness, and the light that pushes darkness away.
About the Author: R.M. Hamilton
R.M. Hamilton is a New Zealander soon to become an Australian, writing and illustrating her own books with a signature blend of charm, faith, and imagination. Her works are published through ZealAus Publishing, a growing Australasian publisher known for uplifting, family-friendly books.
Her other titles include:
Susie Solves the Case
The Candle Tree
All of these can be found at www.zealauspublishing.com.
Where to Find the Book
Readers can purchase The Haunted Halloween Tree through:
👉 ZealAus Publishing — www.zealauspublishing.com 👉 Amazon — available globally for easy ordering
Whether you’re in New Zealand, Australia, or anywhere else, the book is just a click away.
Final Thoughts
The Haunted Halloween Tree is more than a Halloween story — it’s a reminder that fear doesn’t get the final word. With its cosy illustrations, gentle humour, and powerful message, it’s a book families will return to year after year.
If you love stories that make children braver, kinder, and more confident in the light that lives within them, this book deserves a place on your shelf.
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