On Halloween, it is always wise to expect the unexpected, but no amount of planning could have prepared Eve for that particular night. Fleeing an unpleasant orphanage, she’s saved by someone who she never believed was real… the fabled Pumpkin King himself.
Throwing caution aside, Eve accepts the offer to become his daughter and is whisked away to the misty Hallowell Valley — home to witches and vampires, ghosts and goblins, and all that go bump in the night. But just when she believes she’s found her place among the undead, a sinister scheme unearths itself, threatening to take everything from Eve unless she can stop it.
From debut author Steven Banbury comes a cozy, magical adventure sure to delight anyone who loves the tricks of Halloween as much as the treats of autumn. This spooky yet heartwarming adventure about one girl's journey into the land of the undead, and the unexpected family she finds along the way, is perfect for fans of Nevermoor and the hit series Wednesday.
"Eve has a lot to learn about her unusual new home, but for the first time ever, she has friends to help. But not everyone in Hallowell is happy about having a living being among them. There are secret, nefarious plans brewing, and in order for Eve to save her new home, she’ll have to confront her fears. This spooky, autumnal take on the classic human-in-a-magical-world scenario is a delightful blend of eerie and heartwarming." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 9 - 12 |
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Author | Steven Banbury |
ISBN | 0316572985 |
Publication Date | Sep 3, 2024 |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Language | English |