Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2020
The Great Pumpkin Smash
A boy moves from Maine to Florida and misses the fall season, so he and his friend build a catapult to launch pumpkins and eventually organize a pumpkin-chucking event at a local park.
32 pages· 1,353 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Summary: Luke faces a Florida autumn without the joys of changing leaves or pumpkin chucking. Determined to bring the essence of fall to the south, he embarks on an engineering adventure. Can he create a pumpkin spice experience in a place where autumn feels out of place? Join Luke as he tackles this challenge, blending creativity and problem-solving in a story that celebrates the Makers Movement. With a catapult project to try at home, young readers will be inspired to engineer their own solutions and embrace the spirit of innovation.


