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Linus holds an anointed faith that the Great Pumpkin will bless the Peanuts gang’s pumpkin patch on Halloween. Skeptical friends—Lucy, Sally, Charlie Brown, Snoopy—question his devotion, but the arrival of the legendary visitor could bring gifts and newfound baseball talent. The day spirals into humorous chaos as the gang’s hopes and doubts collide, delivering a light‑hearted fusion of faith, friendship, and seasonal silliness.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Justine Fontes
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