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Kennedy, Marlane

Me and the Pumpkin Queen

177 pp. | Greenwillow | July, 2007 | Trade ISBN 978-0-06-114022-8 $15.99 | Library ISBN 978-0-06-114023-5 $16.89
(2) 4-6 Kennedy's good-natured, straightforward story centers on fifth-grader Mildred's quest to produce a prizewinning giant pumpkin. Mildred is a study in determination, having started growing pumpkins at age six, the spring after her mother died. Conflict with a well-meaning aunt adds some tension; but the narrative's appeal derives mainly from Mildred's methodically documented gardening, which culminates in a weigh-in to remember.
Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2007

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