Long Live the Pumpkin Queen: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Find out what happens after Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in the first book of the hit series that’s told from the perspective of Sally, the determined rag doll and love of Jack Skellington!
And don’t miss the sequel, Hour of the Pumpkin Queen, available now!
Jack and Sally are “truly meant to be” . . . or are they?
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 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?
And don’t miss the sequel, Hour of the Pumpkin Queen, available now!
Jack and Sally are “truly meant to be” . . . or are they?
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 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?
BUY THE BOOK
Community Reviews
This book was an easy read and probably could be finished in a day or two, but I wanted to take my time enjoying this realm. The author did an amazing job telling the story of Sally and keeping true to the characters of Halloween Town.
It's a wonderfully written book that gives more character to Sally. Readers get an insight to who she is and how she feels and delights in her rising to the position of queen of Halloween Town. A must read for fans of The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Sally Skellington gets her own little adventure, and it's lovely.
The first 75 pages of this book are a little boring, drawn out and lacking that Nightmare Before Christmas spice. I did like seeing Sally going on her date with Jack, but besides that I was starting to worry of committing to the rest of the 100 pages. I don't know what genre this book falls under, YA? Nah, Children's? Too long, Everyone? Maybe.
I liked Sallys story, I loved the new Dream Town and how the book opens up ideas for continuation of a beloved fan classic. More than anything, I loved seeing Sally take Queenship on her own terms, and bring about change to the world that links them all together. I also loved her backstory and finding out that she did have a family and wasn't just a creation.
Overall, it wasn't bad, it was really good if you shave off the first chapters.
The first 75 pages of this book are a little boring, drawn out and lacking that Nightmare Before Christmas spice. I did like seeing Sally going on her date with Jack, but besides that I was starting to worry of committing to the rest of the 100 pages. I don't know what genre this book falls under, YA? Nah, Children's? Too long, Everyone? Maybe.
I liked Sallys story, I loved the new Dream Town and how the book opens up ideas for continuation of a beloved fan classic. More than anything, I loved seeing Sally take Queenship on her own terms, and bring about change to the world that links them all together. I also loved her backstory and finding out that she did have a family and wasn't just a creation.
Overall, it wasn't bad, it was really good if you shave off the first chapters.
See why thousands of readers are using Bookclubs to stay connected.