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The Gingerbread Man: Trick-or-Treaters on the Loose: A Graphic Novel
  • Published: 2 September 2026
  • ISBN: 9798217006021
  • Imprint: Putnam
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $45.00

The Gingerbread Man: Trick-or-Treaters on the Loose: A Graphic Novel

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2 Sept 2026
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2 Sept 2026
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Join the Gingerbread Man for a night full of trick-or-treating, frights, and fun in this graphic novel perfect for Halloween.

It's Halloween and the Gingerbread Man can't wait to join his class in their celebrations. He even gets to make his very own costume and go trick-or-treating with friends after school! 

But when his bat costume catches the eye of a hungry owl, this smart cookie will have to do some quick thinking if he doesn't want to end up as a treat! 

The Gingerbread Man’s series of graphic novels—published in both hardcover and paperback editions—is ideal for first and second graders, full of the hilarious rhymes and action-packed escapades kids know and love from his picture books.

Look for them all! Buttons on the Loose, Class Pet on the Loose, Paper Airplanes on the Loose, New Friend on the Loose, and Trick-or-Treaters on the Loose.

And don't miss this smart cookie's picture book adventures: The Gingerbread Man Loose at School, The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck, The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas, The Gingerbread Man Loose at the Zoo, and The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School!
  • Published: 2 September 2026
  • ISBN: 9798217006021
  • Imprint: Putnam
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $45.00
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About the authors

Laura Murray

Laura was a teacher before becoming a writer, and had to deal with many an escaped Gingerbread Man in her time. This is her fourth book. www.lauramurraybooks.com Laura Murray was a teacher before becoming a writer, and she has had to deal with many an escaped gingerbread man in her time. She lives in McLean, Virginia.
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Mike Lowery

Mike Lowery is a professor of illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design and a children's book illustrator. His works include The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas and the Doodle Adventures series. He lives with his wife and their daughter in Atlanta, Georgia.
portrait photo of Mike Lowery

Praise for The Gingerbread Man: Trick-or-Treaters on the Loose: A Graphic Novel

Praise for The Gingerbread Man: Paper Airplanes on the Loose:
“Ideal for comics newcomers . . . followers of the series will be happy to see a new installment.” —Kirkus Reviews

Praise for The Gingerbread Man: Buttons on the Loose:
“Murray’s rhyming text lends itself well to a read-aloud but will also hold solo readers’ attention. . . No doubt fans of the picture books starring this edible detective will enjoy this tale.” —Kirkus Reviews

“It’s winning times two in this breezy summation of the frustration and triumph surrounding a beloved lost object, embodied by one smart cookie who’s also cute as a button.” —Publishers Weekly

Praise for The Gingerbread Man: Class Pet on the Loose:
 “Delectable. . . Cartoon panels give the book a scene-by-scene flow, which especially works well for a clue-based pet hunt . . . Children reading on their own will have a blast, and caregivers and children alike will enjoy sharing it as well.” —Kirkus Reviews