The Halloween Tree characters

Appears from the start

A boy wearing a skeleton costume who gathers with his friends for Halloween. Curious, energetic, and loyal to the absent Pipkin, he emerges as the natural leader of the group.

Also known as Pip

First appears in chapter 2

The most beloved and adventurous boy in Tom's group of friends. He unexpectedly misses their Halloween gathering, and the others soon learn that illness has placed him in danger.

Also known as Carapace Clavicle Moundshroud

First appears in chapter 4

The tall, unsettling inhabitant of the house beside the immense Halloween Tree. He seems to command its many carved pumpkins, knows more than he explains about Halloween, and claims knowledge of the missing Pipkin.

Appears from the start

One of Tom and Pipkin's companions on Halloween night. He arrives wrapped as a mummy, one of the traditional figures represented among the boys' costumes.

Appears from the start

A member of Tom and Pipkin's costumed group who comes dressed as a gargoyle. He joins the other boys in looking for the friend they expected to lead their night.

Appears from the start

One of the costumed boys who gathers for trick-or-treating and joins Tom in wondering why Pipkin has not appeared.

Appears from the start

One of Pipkin's friends and a member of the group assembled for Halloween. He shares the boys' excitement about the night and their concern when Pipkin is absent.

Appears from the start

A boy in Tom and Pipkin's Halloween group, introduced among the friends who gather with Tom in costume.

Appears from the start

One of the costumed friends who gather with Tom on Halloween and expect Pipkin to join them.