First published 2026
Bird discovers her pumpkins disappearing from the vegetable patch. She finds clues scattered around: footprints in the dirt, peck marks on remaining pumpkins, and a stray feather. Bird declares a pumpkin thief is at work. Squirrel joins the investigation, following the trail of evidence through the forest. The mystery deepens as jack-o'-lanterns begin appearing on neighbors' doorsteps around the same time. Squirrel and Bird must figure out whether a real thief is stealing pumpkins or if something else explains the vanishing vegetables. Their Halloween adventure reveals the truth behind the missing pumpkins and the connection to the carved jack-o'-lanterns showing up throughout their neighborhood. The story captures the excitement of preparing for Halloween while Squirrel and Bird solve their autumn mystery together.
Genres: adventure, mystery, halloween
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, found-family
Setting: Neighborhood
Period: Halloween
32 pages · Hardcover · Sourcebooks Jabberwocky