50 pages 1 hour read

Shea Ernshaw

Long Live the Pumpkin Queen: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2022

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Before You Read

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Long Live the Pumpkin Queen by Shea Ernshaw follows Sally, now married to Jack Skellington and newly named Pumpkin Queen, as she grapples with self-doubt and responsibility. After accidentally unleashing the Sandman from Dream Town, she must traverse various holiday worlds to find a way to stop him and save everyone from eternal sleep.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Long Live the Pumpkin Queen by Shea Ernshaw is generally well-received for its enchanting extension of the beloved universe from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Readers appreciate its vivid storytelling and the deepening of Sally's character. However, some find the plot predictable and wish for more complex character development. Overall, it's a nostalgic and enjoyable read for fans.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Long Live the Pumpkin Queen?

Fans of The Nightmare Before Christmas and young adult fantasy with a dark, whimsical twist will relish Long Live the Pumpkin Queen by Shea Ernshaw. Similar to works like Coraline by Neil Gaiman and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs, it offers a blend of romance, adventure, and eerie charm.

RecommendedReading Age

12-18years

Book Details

Genre

Fantasy

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Romance

Themes

Life/Time: Coming of Age

Relationships: Marriage

Society: Community

Topics

Holidays & Occasions

Religion / Spirituality