50 pages • 1 hour read
Shea ErnshawLong Live the Pumpkin Queen: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Long Live the Pumpkin Queen by Shea Ernshaw follows Sally, now married to Jack Skellington and newly named Pumpkin Queen, as she grapples with self-doubt and responsibility. After accidentally unleashing the Sandman from Dream Town, she must traverse various holiday worlds to find a way to stop him and save everyone from eternal sleep.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Long Live the Pumpkin Queen by Shea Ernshaw is generally well-received for its enchanting extension of the beloved universe from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Readers appreciate its vivid storytelling and the deepening of Sally's character. However, some find the plot predictable and wish for more complex character development. Overall, it's a nostalgic and enjoyable read for fans.
Who Should Read Long Live the Pumpkin Queen?
Fans of The Nightmare Before Christmas and young adult fantasy with a dark, whimsical twist will relish Long Live the Pumpkin Queen by Shea Ernshaw. Similar to works like Coraline by Neil Gaiman and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs, it offers a blend of romance, adventure, and eerie charm.