Me and the Pumpkin Queen facts for kids

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Me and the Pumpkin Queen is a heartwarming children's novel written by Marlane Kennedy. It was published in 2007 by Greenwillow Books, which is part of HarperCollinsPublishers. The story was inspired by Kennedy's own childhood memories of the famous Circleville Pumpkin Show. This book has been recognized as a Junior Library Guild Selection and is also recommended reading for kids by the Santa Monica Public Library.

What's the Story About?

The book's story follows an eleven-year-old girl named Mildred. Her mother, who was once a "pumpkin queen," passed away when Mildred was six years old. Mildred finds inspiration in a picture of her mother wearing her special Pumpkin Queen crown. This inspires Mildred to try and grow giant pumpkins. Her goal is to win a big contest at the Circleville Pumpkin Show, just like her mother did.

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