The Story of Ole Man Pumpkin

A charming story of a country Halloween in rural 19th century America.

from Half Past Seven Stories by Robert Gordon Anderson

Pumpkin (fibre optic)

The Story of Ole Man Pumpkin - Contents

1 Fall Harvest
The corn has been harvested, but the best pumpkins have been saved for Halloween.

2 Pumpkin Pie
The children watch mother make pumpkin pie.

3 Jack - Ole Man Pumpkin
The Toyman has carved a face in the pumpkin.

4 Jack O'Lantern
After dark a candle is placed in the pumpkin to make a Jack O'Lantern.

5 Ducking for Apples
The children play 'ducking for apples', then its bedtime.

6 Cornfield Rebellion
But out in the cornfield, the scarecrow is making a speech.

7 Prisoner
Jehosophat is taken prisoner by the corn soldiers.

8 Awakening
Jehosophat awakes from his nightmare, and Ole Man Pumpkin is still grinning.

Next:
1 Fall Harvest
The corn has been harvested, but the best pumpkins have been saved for Halloween.

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The Story of Ole Man Pumpkin
A charming story of a country Halloween in rural 19th century America.