Joey the Jack-O'-Lantern
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$274
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987

Joey the Jack-O'-Lantern

Written by Janet Palazzo-Craig · Illustrated by Susan Miller

Part of the Giant First-Start Reader series

A jack-o'-lantern seeks to become truly terrifying.

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28 pages
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Joey, a jack-o'-lantern, dreams of being the scariest sight on Halloween night. Despite his best efforts, he fails to frighten anyone. Enter Willie Witch, who offers her magical assistance. Can Joey finally achieve his spooky aspirations, or will his quest for fearsome fame lead to unexpected surprises? Discover the enchanting journey of a pumpkin determined to make his mark in the world of Halloween haunts.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
28
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
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Publication
Published
December 12, 1988
First published
September 1, 1987
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780816711062

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