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    Squashed: A Graphic Novel | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read Ages 4-8 Ages 9-12 Fantasy: Supernatural Fiction Graphic Novels Halloween Books
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    Book Spotlight | Squashed: A Graphic Novel
    The Children’s Book Review

    Readers will fall for this spooktacular tale!

    Squashed by Meghan Tosi: Book Cover

    “A shiveringly good tale for ghost story enthusiasts who like happy endings.”

    —Kirkus Reviews

      About the Book

      Squashed by Meghan Tosi: Book Cover

      Squashed

      Written and Illustrated by Meaghan Tosi

      Based on a Story by Thomas Tosi

      Ages 6-12 | 80 Pages

      Publisher: Dooney Press | ISBN-13: 9781954782051

      Publisher’s Book Summary: Aah! Dude! It moved!

      Can the mysterious shuddering pumpkin the three kids found in the forest be alive? They’re going to find out when they lift it from its resting place and carry it home. But what happens if someone or something comes looking for it?

      This evocative graphic novel is spooky yet ultimately gentle and charming. It presents a tale of unfounded fear of those who are different and the similarities we all share. Told in richly stylized full-color artwork from illustrator Meaghan Tosi whose previous work Kirkus Reviews praised as delightful.

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      About the Author-Illustrator

      MEAGHAN TOSI, was born and raised in New Hampshire, earned a BFA from Laguna College of Art and Design, and illustrated this book and the middle-grade novel “Six Thousand Doughnuts” alongside author Thomas Tosi. She is also the author/illustrator of “Dweedy: The Imagined Adventures of My Deceased Cat.” She now lives with her partner Daniel and many plants in Portland, Oregon for the art scene, extraordinary hikes, and many neighborhood cats.

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      What to Read Next:

      1. Squashed: A Graphic Novel | Dedicated Review
      2. Kids’ Halloween Books: Cats, Bats, & Skeletons
      3. Halloween Books for Kids Ages 7-10
      4. 12 Kids’ Books for Halloween and Beyond

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      Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

      98 Comments

      1. Donna L on September 24, 2022 8:11 am

        A fun book for all to read.

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      2. gloria patterson on September 24, 2022 4:00 pm

        halloween is coming zay has picked her pumpkins and they will be ready for cutting in a few weeks. She loves halloween and all the spooky storeis

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      3. Donna L on September 25, 2022 5:15 am

        This is a cute, charming, funny book. Perfect for Halloween.

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      4. gloria patterson on September 25, 2022 1:51 pm

        zay has already picked out her costume but its a secret she is so excited she loves spook halloween

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      5. Donna L on September 26, 2022 6:35 am

        A perfect book for Halloween.

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      6. gloria patterson on September 26, 2022 7:49 am

        Halloween is one of zay’s favorite she loves spokky

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      7. Donna L on September 27, 2022 4:52 am

        This book would be a perfect addition to my grandson’s bookcase.

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      8. gloria patterson on September 27, 2022 4:47 pm

        fun spooky book what more could zay want

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      9. Donna L on September 28, 2022 3:40 am

        A delightful, spooky, funny story.

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      10. gloria patterson on September 28, 2022 12:27 pm

        halloween is zay’s favorite and she loves spooky books

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      11. Donna L on September 29, 2022 4:53 am

        A cute story for Halloween or anytime.

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      12. gloria patterson on September 29, 2022 4:32 pm

        perfect book for halloween for zay

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      13. Donna L on September 30, 2022 4:31 am

        This is a fun book for all to read.

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      14. Peggy Clayton on September 30, 2022 9:03 am

        Just a wonderful book to read to any of our grandchildren that come to the house!

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      15. gloria patterson on September 30, 2022 3:13 pm

        fun spooky book just what is need for halloween

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      16. Donna L on October 1, 2022 4:07 am

        A fun book to read!

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      17. gloria patterson on October 1, 2022 3:52 pm

        halloween spooky pumpkins per book for zay

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      18. Donna L on October 2, 2022 4:36 am

        It’s a good time for a mystery book and the one sounds great.

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      19. gloria patterson on October 2, 2022 4:21 pm

        zay is hot for spook stuff this year……. she wants to go to fright farm so she would enjoy this book

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      20. Donna L on October 3, 2022 4:12 am

        This is a cute, charming, funny book

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      21. gloria patterson on October 3, 2022 2:20 pm

        Zay feels she old enough for spooky stuff and I think she would loves these books

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      22. Jennifer Oliger on October 3, 2022 3:06 pm

        My students would love to read this because graphic novels are one of their favorite genres.

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      23. Donna L on October 4, 2022 7:15 am

        This book has nice artwork!

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      24. gloria patterson on October 4, 2022 12:35 pm

        spookie books are fun and zay would enjoy

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      25. Donna L on October 5, 2022 3:47 am

        This is a cute story for my grandson.

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      26. crista on October 5, 2022 6:12 am

        Seems like a fun read.

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      27. Peggy Clayton on October 5, 2022 8:42 am

        A book for the entire family to read together!

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      28. gloria patterson on October 5, 2022 4:37 pm

        the perfect fun book for zay

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      29. bill norris on October 5, 2022 6:15 pm

        the dvd looks like a fun watch and love the cover some fun artwork

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      30. Donna L on October 6, 2022 4:42 am

        This book would be a perfect addition to my grandson’s personal library.

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      31. crista on October 6, 2022 7:06 am

        The cover makes the cover seem like a cool mystery.

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      32. gloria patterson on October 6, 2022 4:15 pm

        it is the season for spooky zay loves this time of the year

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      33. Donna L on October 7, 2022 5:05 am

        Thanks for the opportunity to win this prize for my grandson!

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      34. crista c on October 7, 2022 6:51 am

        I love to reread this every Halloween with my niece.

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      35. gloria patterson on October 7, 2022 5:13 pm

        zay is so excited she loves spooky and would love this book

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