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Highlights
- Return to Halloween Town in this #1 New York Times bestselling companion novel to Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas.
- 12 Years
- 8.25" x 5.5" Paperback
- 336 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Romance
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Book Synopsis
Return to Halloween Town in this #1 New York Times bestselling companion novel to Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Jack and Sally are "truly meant to be" . . . or are they? Discover the next chapter in their story, penned by New York Times best-selling author Shea Ernshaw. Following a whirlwind courtship with her true love, Jack Skellington, Sally the rag doll has officially stepped into the role of Pumpkin Queen. But while she adores Jack with every inch of her fabric seams, she can't quite say the same for her new job. Cast into the spotlight and tasked with all sorts of royal duties, she starts to wonder if all she's done is trade her captivity under Dr. Finkelstein for a different cage. Then, while exploring the Hinterlands beyond the holiday doors, Sally stumbles upon a long-hidden entrance to another ancient realm called Dream Town--and unknowingly sets a chain of sinister events into motion. Before she knows it, both her future as Pumpkin Queen and the future of Halloween Town itself have been thrust into into jeopardy. Can Sally discover what it means to be true to herself and save the town she's learned to call home, or will her future turn into her worst... well, nightmare? This darkly romantic fantasy comes to paperback alongside the forthcoming sequel, Hour of the Pumpkin Queen!About the Author
Shea Ernshaw is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Indie bestselling author. Her books have been published in over twenty countries and repeatedly chosen as Indie Next Picks, and she is the winner of the Oregon Book Award. She lives in a small mountain town in Oregon and is happiest when lost in a good book, lost in the woods, or writing her next novel. Connect with her online at sheaernshaw.com.Dimensions (Overall): 8.25 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W)
Weight: .81
Suggested Age: 12 Years
Sub-Genre: Romance
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Number of Pages: 336
Publisher: Disney Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Shea Ernshaw
Theme: Paranormal
Language: English
Street Date: July 8, 2025
TCIN: 94094618
UPC: 9781368115988
Item Number (DPCI): 059-13-8713
Origin: Made in the USA
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Estimated ship weight: 0.81 pounds
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Loved
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Kip28 - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Loved it so cool to hear about the other worlds. I think it’s a great book. Finished in 2 days. I would recommend it! I think people who are giving it lower ratings are taking it too seriously. It’s supposed to be a fun sequel.
cute idea but feels like fanfic
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
carnahan92 - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
I love the idea of this sequel expanding on the NBC world and even seeing the other holidays and Sally's backstory, but the beginning and ending feel like they were thrown together hastily and read like an online fanfiction. I'll say that the book was decent aside from the opening and ending, but it's not something I'll be re-reading or recommending.
LLPQ
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Yasmeen - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
just like the author said, “sally deserved her own story”. this is such a great book!
I really wanted to like it
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Um - 1 year ago
I didn’t like it which is a shame because I really wanted to. Basically without giving away any spoilers it didn’t feel like it was Sally speaking or any character for that matter. Which was disappointing because I LOVE the movie and Sally to be honest this was written like a bad fan fiction.
fun for people who don't know the story ig
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
VeryHannahLike - 2 years ago
This book does the original so dirty, and tries to change Sally's character a lot. Without spoilers, just know it rips up the canon of the actual movie in a super disappointing way. The first few chapters were nice, and some general world-building things gave me that "feel-good" emotion because we always wanted the movie to go on, but ultimately it's a solid no from me. Between the poor and cringey writing, and the unfathomable alterations to each character's personality, I'm so so surprised Disney allowed their name to be put on this.
I Love This Book
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Nice - 2 years ago
This is a great book for fans of nightmare before Christmas and I love how the story dose not end after christmas
Great book!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Samantha - 2 years ago
I really loved Sally's story and that she got to have a story it was very interesting and I loved reading about her n jack !
A great read
5 out of 5 stars
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Heather - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
I’m obsessed with Halloween. Always have been. Grew up watching a nightmare before Christmas. This is such a fun view of Sally’s, to read. I could completely hear all the voices from the book coming to life since watching the movie. I don’t want to spoil anything, but I do love that they added a new place and explored other doorways. So fun.
Gift
5 out of 5 stars
Chelle - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Bought as a gift. My daughter was happy to get it.
Bought as a gift
4 out of 5 stars
Deb P - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
Bought as a gift for a Nightmare Before Christmas fan. I personally didn't read it so I can't comment on the story.
Likee
5 out of 5 stars
Bigruss - 3 years ago
for an 11 year old she really likes this one
This is Halloween!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
LuvRedSox - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
Used as a Halloween decoration. Looked great displayed on the shelf with other holiday decor.
I love everything about book.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Best socks - 3 years ago
Best book 2022 to end year.
Sally Skellington
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
MarieH - 3 years ago
I have always loved "The nightmare before Christmas" and so when I saw this book I absolutely had to read it. I love the story line, the details on what Sally went through before, during and after her 'nightmare' took shape. I really hope there is another book that shows more of the ending because I want more of Sally and Jack!
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
t - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
fantastic writing. easy to follow. quick read.
Pumpkin Queen
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Soly - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
My teenagers new favorite book!
Long live the pumpkin queen
5 out of 5 stars
kayjay1015 - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
my fiancé and i are so excited to read this book! 😊
Amazing!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Justagirl - 3 years ago, Verified purchaser
Loved this book! Very well written! Finished it in a day because I couldn’t put it down! Now it’s going around my office because it’s that good and my co-workers are just as excited to read it