Pumpkinheads

High school seniors Deja and Josiah have worked together at a sprawling Nebraska pumpkin patch every autumn for three years. On their final night of work before departing for college, they decide to abandon their stationary posts at the Succotash Hut to navigate the park’s various seasonal attractions. Their goal is to track down a girl Josiah has admired from afar for years but never approached. As they travel through the corn maze and hayrides, they eat snacks and discuss their changing friendship.

Young adult readers who enjoy lighthearted graphic novels find this a quick, atmospheric story about the transition into adulthood. The book appeals to those looking for a specific autumnal setting and a focus on late-adolescent social dynamics. Readers walk away with a depiction of how seasonal traditions provide a sense of closure when a life stage ends. It serves as a visual record of a single night where two friends prioritize their connection over their workplace responsibilities.