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Milton and his sister Chloe flee the Urchin House Orphanage in search of freedom. Settling in the empty house of a candy maker, they soon discover a sinister pumpkin patch that presents new challenges and adventures. Along the way, they learn a recipe for pumpkin chocolate chip cookies that ties the story together.
The tale blends sibling camaraderie, the tension of a foreboding patch, and the comforting ritual of baking, offering young readers a blend of suspense and sweetness.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: J. T. Petty
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