Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, by Megan Shepherd (softback, english edition)

🇬🇧 This Book Is In English

Not all tricks can be turned into holiday treats.

Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Novelisation
Adapted by Megan Shepherd • Published by Studio Press

Relive the beloved gothic classic in stunning collectible novelisation form — adapted by New York Times bestselling author Megan Shepherd.

Jack Skellington, the beloved Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, has grown tired of his home's annual scaring routines and longs for something new. So when he and his loyal dog Zero discover a series of doors in the Hinterlands leading to other holiday towns, he can't help but explore — and quickly becomes enamoured with Christmas Town, a place filled with jolly laughs, merry elves, and plenty of presents.

Jack shares all of his findings with the rest of Halloween Town, and together they devise a plan to run Christmas themselves. But not all tricks can be turned into holiday treats — and Jack's dream to organise the best Christmas ever may just turn into a nightmare. Alongside friends like the rag doll Sally, can Jack find his true purpose as a holiday king?

Why readers love this book:

• 🎃 The iconic story of Halloween Town's Pumpkin King — reimagined in gorgeous prose
• 💀 A stunning collectible edition perfect for fans of the film and gothic aesthetics
• ✨ Adapted by NYT bestselling author Megan Shepherd with all the magic of the original
• 🎁 Jack, Sally, Zero, and Oogie Boogie — all brought to life on the page
• 📚 A perfect gift for fans of dark whimsy, gothic fairy tales, and Tim Burton's world

Perfect for readers who love:
gothic fairy tales · dark whimsy · Tim Burton · Halloween aesthetics · classic film novelisations · collectible editions · Nightmare Before Christmas · spooky season reads

What's this? What's this? There's magic in the air.

🎃 A Pumpkin King Who Wants More Than Scares
🎃 A World of Doors Leading to Places He Was Never Meant to Find
🎃 A Plan to Steal Christmas — With the Best of Intentions
🎃 A Rag Doll Who Sees What He Cannot
🎃 A Nightmare Dressed Up as a Dream
🎃 A Holiday King Still Learning What His Heart Is For

At Dark Rose, we believe the most timeless stories are the ones where the monster just wants to belong — and the darkness is only scary until you understand it.

👤 Recommended Age: 10+

⚠️ Content Notes:
Mild peril • Gothic themes • Dark whimsy • Spooky imagery • Suitable for younger readers and adults alike

✨ Best for readers who love:
Gothic Fairy Tales • Dark Whimsy • Tim Burton • Halloween Aesthetics • Classic Film Novelisations • Collectible Editions

⚠️ Probably not for readers looking for:
High-Stakes Action • Adult Horror • Series Fantasy • Heavy World-Building

📚 Format & Details

• Format: Softback (Collectible Edition)
• Pages: 304
• Genre: Gothic / Dark Whimsy / Film Novelisation
• Publisher: Studio Press
• Also available: Long Live the Pumpkin Queen

"Can Jack find his true purpose as a holiday king?"