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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1983 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
The Vanishing Pumpkin
By Tony Johnston, Tomie dePaola (Illustrator)
A missing pumpkin leads to a Halloween adventure full of surprises.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 536 ratings
32 pages· 997 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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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
- ~329L
Themes & topics
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The fine print
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
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