Synopsis
From the bestselling, award-winning author Seth Adam Smith comes The Pumpkin Lantern—a fantasy novel influenced by the writings of Nathanial Hawthorne, Lloyd Alexander, and C.S. Lewis. Loaded with humor, action, suspense, and fascinating American history, The Pumpkin Lantern is a poignant fable about faith, family, and the power of life over death.
An undead corpse. A vengeful witch. An unlikely hero...
Young Rip Van Winkle never shies away from adventure, but when he sneaks into a graveyard, he finds himself at the center of an unimaginable dilemma. The ghost of Boston’s first settler reveals disturbing news about the fate of the city he so loves and tasks him with saving the city.
But before the harrowing quest begins the young would-be hero finds himself the target of not one but two active threats. If he can outsmart and outrun a vengeful witch and the undead corpse whom will stop at nothing to capture him, he’ll next have to reconcile his own feelings about his place in this desperate battle.With a secretive preacher, a know-it-all raven, and a magical lantern at his side, Rip knows it’s only a matter of time before his journey will come to a tragic end… unless he learns to trust his instincts and trust those around him.
Review
"Seth Adam Smith is the American C.S. Lewis: his seemingly light-hearted fantasy actually cloaks poignant and deeply touching Christian themes of forgiveness and redemption." -Charlotte Ashlock, Crazy Idealist
"Be warned, Smith has crafted something you won't want to put down. So clever and fresh, this easily stands out as the most unique piece of fiction I've read in years." -New York Times Bestselling Author, Jason. F. Wright
"Smith's writing style and storytelling is on par with popular storytellers such as Tim Burton and Neil Gaiman. Many references within the story will remind readers of Gaiman's The Graveyard Book and Stardust and Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas." -Alicia Smock, RollOutReviews.com
"An origin story unlike any other! Rip Van Winkle and the Pumpkin Lantern is the perfect blend of humorous middle grade antics and at times, downright creepy fun! Highly recommended!" - Frank L. Cole, author of The Afterlife Academy
"Seth Adam Smith breathes new life into this classic tale with his creative blend of history and fiction. Rip Van Winkle and The Pumpkin Lantern delivers imaginative characters, roller coaster adventures, magic and mystery, a spine-tingling ghost story, and an inspiring message of self worth. This book has something for everyone." -Kelly Nelson, Author of The Keeper's Saga
"A fun, light-hearted novel with a purpose and theme comparable to C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe." -Nate Bagley, TEDx Speaker and co-Founder of Loveumentary
"Seth Adam Smith delivers a tale of unique characters, interesting villains, and correlations between symbols, legends and fairytales that are quite inspired. Filled with pirates, witches, imps and nightmares, and a particularly friendly scarecrow, there is a refreshingly Christian undertone regarding the importance of faith and letting one's light shine." -Katrina, Compass Book Ratings
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