The Halloween That Ran Away

By Bobby Qu

Loula Quinn thinks her biggest Halloween tragedy is missing the city party of the year.

But when a single purple pumpkin appears on her grandparents' farm, everything changes-especially after she draws a goofy face on it and the drawing comes to life.

Now a silent creature is sneaking around the house; magpies are acting like feathered security guards, and the Australian bush seems to be whispering warnings. The creature isn't a monster-it's a runaway. And Loula, armed with her uncanny aim and stubborn streak, becomes its only ally.

To protect it, she must outrun a magical storm of animals, uncover the truth behind the Keeper that hunts it, and make a choice that could echo far beyond her world.

Funny, fast, and unexpectedly heartwarming, The Halloween That Ran Away is a magical adventure about courage, curiosity, and the unexpected friendships that change us.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1037119827
• ISBN13: 9781037119828
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Austin Macauley
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 12 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 9