Owl Diaries #11: Trip To The Pumpkin Farm (A Branches Book))

Owl Diaries #11: Trip To The Pumpkin Farm is a warm, easy-to-read chapter book in Scholastic's Branches series about Eva and her classmates on a field trip to a pumpkin farm. Perfect for newly independent readers ages 6–9 who love friendly adventures, it blends school-life moments with a gentle mystery and a cozy fall mood that celebrates gratitude and teamwork. As part of the Owl Diaries collection, the book invites young readers to step into Eva's world and feel right at home with each page. Written in approachable short chapters with bright illustrations, this Branches book guides Eva's day with warmth and rhythm. The pumpkin farm setting is lively—apples to pick, cows to meet, friends to cheer with—while a gentle mystery keeps the pace friendly and hopeful. The structure supports confident readers and encourages them to predict, recall, and celebrate small triumphs along the way. Through Eva's adventures, readers will discover practical lessons in gratitude, cooperation, and resilience. The book presents concepts in everyday moments—sharing, helping a friend, noticing the little wins—so kids see how kindness grows from small acts. The blend of storytelling and gentle humor, plus inviting illustrations, makes the reading experience enjoyable and accessible for new readers entering the fall season. The Owl Diaries series invites young readers to connect with characters they can root for and situations that feel close to home. Easy-to-read text paired with engaging illustrations Warm, field-trip adventure set at a pumpkin farm Gentle mystery that encourages problem-solving and teamwork Themes of gratitude, friendship, and resilience Clear pacing and short chapters to build reading confidence Playful moments like apple picking and animal encounters After finishing Owl Diaries #11: Trip To The Pumpkin Farm, readers gain a sense of accomplishment and a warmer appreciation for everyday moments with friends. The story leaves them inspired to notice what's kind and be grateful for the good things around them, carrying a cozy fall memory into their daily reading practice.