Indies Introduce

Middle Grade

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  The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night, Steven Banbury
  Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 9780316572996, September 3, 2024 (Middle Grade)
  

  “A fantastic fall debut that will delight readers with its cozy atmosphere and found family aspects. It's perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman and Tim Burton without the super scary nature!”

  —Lily Taliaferro, Eagle Harbor Book Company, Bainbridge Island, WA
  
  

  “If you read only one middle grade book this year, it has to be The Pumpkin Princess and the Forever Night. This sweet and spooky story asks: once you find a family, what will you do to protect them? Eve doesn't quite fit into her new home — for one thing, she’s alive while the other residents of the valley are undead. When push comes to shove, Eve may have to give her life to protect her new family and prove she belongs.”

  —Sally Sue Lavigne, The Storybook Shoppe, Bluffton, SC
  

  “If Tim Burton wrote middle grade fantasy this would be the book! Halloween-themed fun that can be read any time of the year awaits you in this book. It is truly a joy!”

  —Katie Pionk, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petosky, MI