Overview

An Irish immigrant moves to America, bringing along a now-beloved Halloween tradition. When Lila and her family leave Ireland for the United States, Lila misses many things, but especially Halloween. Each year, she and her siblings look forward to tricking a sly spirit named Jack by carving turnips into jack-o'-lanterns and walking the streets of their small town in ghostly costumes. Now, with no turnips in sight, can she bring the spirit of the holiday to the crowded city streets of her new home?

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"""A warm story of heritage, and the anxieties and rewards around change.""--Kirkus Reviews ""An informational historical portrait of tradition and transition.""--Publishers Weekly"

"""An informational historical portrait of tradition and transition.""--Publishers Weekly"

"STARRED REVIEW! ""This delightful picture book is a must-have for elementary libraries.""--School Library Journal starred review ""A warm story of heritage, and the anxieties and rewards around change.""--Kirkus Reviews ""An informational historical portrait of tradition and transition.""--Publishers Weekly"

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Nancy Churnin is the award-winning author of multiple picture book biographies. The former theater critic for the Dallas Morning News and Los Angeles Times San Diego Edition, she's now a full-time writer and peace negotiator between her dog and cats. She lives in North Texas. Anneli Bray is a children's illustrator from Lancaster, United Kingdom. She graduated with a first in illustration at Norwich University of the Arts and has worked with clients such as Hodder, Barrington Stoke, Britannica, Quarto, and Magic Cat.

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