Book Spotlight | Squashed: A Graphic Novel
The Children’s Book Review
Readers will fall for this spooktacular tale!
“A shiveringly good tale for ghost story enthusiasts who like happy endings.”
—Kirkus Reviews
About the Book
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.
For more information, visit dooneypress.com.
98 Comments
A fun book for all to read.
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A perfect book for Halloween.
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This book would be a perfect addition to my grandson’s bookcase.
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A delightful, spooky, funny story.
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A cute story for Halloween or anytime.
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This is a fun book for all to read.
Just a wonderful book to read to any of our grandchildren that come to the house!
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A fun book to read!
halloween spooky pumpkins per book for zay
It’s a good time for a mystery book and the one sounds great.
zay is hot for spook stuff this year……. she wants to go to fright farm so she would enjoy this book
This is a cute, charming, funny book
Zay feels she old enough for spooky stuff and I think she would loves these books
My students would love to read this because graphic novels are one of their favorite genres.
This book has nice artwork!
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This is a cute story for my grandson.
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A book for the entire family to read together!
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the dvd looks like a fun watch and love the cover some fun artwork
This book would be a perfect addition to my grandson’s personal library.
The cover makes the cover seem like a cool mystery.
it is the season for spooky zay loves this time of the year
Thanks for the opportunity to win this prize for my grandson!
I love to reread this every Halloween with my niece.
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