This is actually Carter's secondary Halloween costume. On Halloween night, he'll be playing karate kid (the original). But since he also needs to dress up for afterschool on Wednesday, and because his school usually does book character dress-up day sometime in the fall, we created this additional costume.
Afterwards, I took a ballpoint pen and wrote Anaklusmos on it for him to carry in his pocket. He was excited until he realized that it did not, in fact, turn into a sword. (This probably only makes sense to you if you're familiar with the books).
We are currently reading book 3, having finished book 2 recently and having just seen the second movie this weekend.
Given that my natural interest in books aligns very closely with that of tween boys and teen girls, this is my second time through them, but it's fun to be enjoying them together!
