Sally's Lament

Mari Mancusi's 'Sally's Lament' offers a captivating 'what if' scenario for fans of Disney's 'A Twisted Tale' series and 'The Nightmare Before Christmas.' This young adult novel reimagines Sally's journey, placing her at the center of discovering Christmas Town instead of Jack Skellington. It delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the courage to forge one's own path, as Sally grapples with feelings of isolation in Halloween Town and suspicion towards the seemingly perfect Christmas Town. Parents will appreciate the exploration of self-discovery and resilience, wrapped in a familiar, yet fresh, fantasy adventure.

Disney’s New York Times best-selling A Twisted Tale series meets perennial fan-favorite The Nightmare Before Christmas, asking “What if Sally discovered Christmas Town instead of Jack?” Sally has mostly loved her creepy hometown of Halloween Town. But lately, she can't help but want something more. In a place full of the frightening, you'd think living in the shadows wouldn't feel so . . . isolating. She knows she could do so much more if she wasn't always stuck in the lab of her creator, Dr. Finkelstein. Soon Sally is surprised to learn that the Pumpkin King, Jack, is longing for a change of his own. Determined to find a solution for them both, Sally follows a vision that could be the key to changing their fates. But the more time Sally spends in the strange, jolly land of Christmas Town, the more suspicious she grows of the seemingly idyllic winter wonderland. What is lurking behind those dancing sugar plums? And what exactly does it mean to be put on the Naughty List? Will Sally be able to save the best of both towns—before it's too late?