The Vanishing Pumpkin
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1983 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

The Vanishing Pumpkin

Written by Tony Johnston · Illustrated by Tomie dePaola

A missing pumpkin leads to a Halloween adventure full of surprises.

3.9 Goodreads · 540 ratings
32 pages· 997 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· ~330L
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Bookroo's summary

On Halloween, a 700-year-old woman and an 800-year-old man discover their pumpkin has vanished. Determined to make their pie, they embark on a whimsical quest to retrieve it. As they search, unexpected twists and turns keep them—and readers—on their toes. Will they find the pumpkin in time, or will their Halloween plans be thwarted? This fast-paced tale promises a delightful journey filled with mystery and fun, perfect for readers of all ages eager for a Halloween treat.

From the publisher

A classic Halloween story about a pumpkin gone missing is certain to delight readers of all ages! When a 700-year-old woman and an 800-year-old man want to make pumpkin pie on Halloween, they can’t find their pumpkin. “Our pumpkin’s been snitched,” cries the woman. And off they go to find it. “A good bet for Halloween story hours.”–School Library Journal “There can never be enough Halloween stories. This one is appealing, participatory, fast-paced and a delight in the telling.”–Children’s Book Review Service

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
997
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~330L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
145819
Publication
Published
August 22, 1996
First published
January 1, 1983
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780698114142
LCCN
83003122
OCLC
35615217

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