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The Pumpkin Thief

by Alice Hemming

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A pumpkin-patch mystery for Halloween

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A pumpkin-patch mystery for Halloween

When Bird’s pumpkins begin disappearing, a trail of footprints, peck-marks, and a feather gives Squirrel clues to investigate. The mystery connects to jack-o’-lanterns appearing on neighbors’ doorsteps, bringing Halloween preparations into the story. This picture-book companion to *The Leaf Thief* also includes material explaining Halloween traditions, linking the seasonal mystery with information about the holiday.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy Halloween picture books and animal characters.
  • Families or classrooms looking for a seasonal story that also introduces Halloween traditions.

Themes

Halloween traditionsMystery and cluesSeasonal changeAnimal friendship

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Book overview

From New York Times bestselling author of The Leaf Thief comes the funny Halloween-y companion picture book!

Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time there's a mystery in the vegetable patch! Bird's pumpkins keep disappearing, and this time there's EVIDENCE--footprints, peck-marks, a feather! There is a PUMPKIN THIEF!

With vibrant art and captivating characters, the magic of Halloween's preparations are captured beautifully on each page as readers tag along on Squirrel's forest adventure. Is there truly a pumpkin thief on the loose, or is something else going on? And does it have anything to do with the jack-o'-lanterns appearing on his neighbor's doorsteps?

Bonus material explaining Halloween's traditions. Poised to be a new classic.

Pick up The Pumpkin Thief if you are looking for:

  • A classic read for ages 4 and up
  • Books for Halloween, ideal for your classroom, homeschool curriculum, and more!
  • Seasonal and educational stories about the changing seasons
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