Sally's Journal - by Mari Mancusi (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Told from Sally's point of view, this stunningly illustrated guidebook offers an intimate look inside the world of Jack Skellington and the Pumpkin Queen series from its iconic characters to the eerie charm of Halloween Town. The perfect gift for fans of Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmasand immersive companion books like The Hocus Pocus Spell Book.

By turns dreamy and macabre, this illustrated journal guides readers across the Hinterlands through Sally's eyes. With passages about Halloween Town, other holiday realms, and brand new places fans have never seen before, as well as recipes for Sally's favorite potions, this enchanting title is a must-have for fans ages 8+ who love the original film and its feisty heroine.

Sections include:

• A Guide to the Hinterlands: Learn all about familiar holiday towns like Halloween Town and Christmas Town, as well as new realms introduced in the Pumpkin Queen book series, like Dream Town, Fable Town, and more.
• Character Biographies: Sally will introduce readers to the many inhabitants of the Hinterlands, like the friendly monsters of Halloween Town, the dragons of Fable Town, the rag dolls of Dream Town, and more.
• Recipes, Tinctures, and Potions: Sally shares her favorite recipes and potions, from her familiar brew of Deadly Nightshade, Frog's Breath, and Worm's Wort to mysterious portal potions, and beyond.
• And more!

About the Author

Mari Mancusi is a former Emmy award winning TV producer and author of more than two dozen sci-fi/fantasy books for kids, teens and adults. Her bestselling series have been chosen as featured selections in the Scholastic Book Fairs and clubs and have been selected by the American Library Association as "Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers" and "Popular Paperbacks." She is also the author of several Twisted Tales, including the New York Times bestselling, Sally's Lament. In addition to writing, Mari is an avid cosplayer, horror aficionado, and MMORPG gamer. She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and their young daughter.