Hour of the Pumpkin Queen

This young adult novel continues the story of Sally, now Pumpkin Queen of Halloween Town, as she grapples with new responsibilities and an uncertain future. When a magical accident transports her and her apprentice, Luna, to the mysterious Time Town, Sally discovers Halloween Town's clock has been tampered with. She must embark on a thrilling quest through new realms, encountering friends and foes, to uncover the truth and reset time, all while questioning what kind of future she truly desires and what she's willing to sacrifice. Ideal for ages 12-18, this book explores themes of identity, leadership, love, and perseverance within the beloved, gothic fantasy world of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Join Sally on a time-bending adventure to save Halloween Town—and her beloved Jack Skellington—in the hit series based on Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas! And don’t miss the first book in the series, Long Live the Pumpkin Queen, available now! Can Jack and Sally’s love stand the test of time? One year has passed since Sally wed her beloved Jack Skellington and stepped into her role as queen of Halloween Town. Even with her Jack at her side, though, being a ruler isn’t easy, and Sally feels uncertain of her future. Her seams are stretched thin with her royal duties, her newfound family in Dream Town, and a desire to bring citizens from across the Hinterlands together. Then a simple potion demonstration at Sally’s inaugural Halloween exhibition goes horribly wrong, and things unravel fast: Sally and her new rag doll apprentice, Luna, fall through a mysterious portal, landing in a new realm called Time Town. They discover that someone has tampered with the clock that controls Halloween Town, and Sally cannot return to the present-day version of her home unless she finds the culprit and resets time. Sally and Luna embark on a journey to unmask the truth, encountering more towns, friends, and foes along the way. But time is ticking, and as Sally fights to save Jack and her hometown, she wonders what kind of future she really wants—and what she must sacrifice to get it.