Pumpkinheads

by Rainbow Rowell
Genre:  Realistic Fiction, Graphic Novel



Deja and Josiah have been best friends every fall since they started working at the Pumpkin Patch together.  They pretty much hang out from Sept. 1- Halloween and then go their separate ways.  But now they are seniors in high school and this is their final Halloween.  Josiah has had a crush on the girl in the Fudge Shop forever, but has never spoken to her.  Deja decides that Josiah needs to seize the moment and make his move.  If he doesn't talk to Marcy tonight, he may never have the opportunity again!

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