PagineJack Pumpkinhead of Oz by Ruth Plumly Thompson is a perfect spooky-season read — free to enjoy online this Halloween, right here in the Pagine library.
A classic public-domain children’s book, free to read on Pagine.
Atmospheric and just the right kind of thrilling, this is a great pick for Halloween reading. Share it aloud by torchlight, or let an independent reader enjoy the chills on their own — a perfect way to turn spooky season into reading season.
Jack Pumpkinhead of Oz is one of 20,000+ free books in the Pagine online library. Read it on any phone, tablet or computer, and log it in the free Pagine app to earn a streak and a badge for finishing. Looking for more? Browse the full halloween collection.
Yes — you can read Jack Pumpkinhead of Oz free online in the Pagine library, with no payment or sign-up required.
This edition is a good fit for all ages, though families enjoy reading it aloud together across ages.
Scariness is in the eye of the reader. Preview it first if your child is sensitive, or choose one of the friendlier titles in the collection for younger readers.