Frank Carlson Library

A witch discovers an alternative Jack-o'-Lantern...the turnip.If there's one thing Juniper always does for Halloween, it's making sure her door is guarded by a Jack-'o-lantern. But when her pumpkin is removed by building services, she's left with a few hours to find a new one and carve it.But finding a pumpkin on Halloween is harder than it sounds, and she's about to give up when Emmett appears and helps her find an alternative.Can the two of them...

SHOW-HOW GUIDES: PUMPKIN CARVING is a primer for curious minds with a clear, fun graphic style that invites any kid to get started designing their pumpkins. This pocket-sized 101 includes a curated collection of 18 essential cutting and carving techniques. Every step is illustrated, allowing kids to easily master the basics, regardless of how they learn. Readers will learn to cut, scoop, and spook with pumpkins in both classic and unique styles. SHOW-HOW...

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about why and how we celebrate Halloween. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.

"Between volunteering for the annual pumpkin festival, and coaching her girls to the state soccer finals, high school coach, teacher, and choir director, Tj Jensen finds her good friend Zachary Collins dead in his favorite chair. When the handsome new deputy closes the case without so much as a "why" or "how," Tj turns her attention from chili cook-offs and pumpkin carving to complex puzzles, prophetic riddles, and a decades' old secret she seemed...