Putting a wacky twist on Hans Christian Andersens The Ugly Duckling, Horowitz tells a story of an ugly pumpkin that doesnt fit in. He leaves the pumpkin patch, and by the time Thanksgiving rolls around, he discovers the truth about who he is. Full color. nPutting a wacky twist on Hans Christian Andersens The Ugly Duckling, Horowitz tells a story of an ugly pumpkin that doesnt fit in. He leaves the pumpkin patch, and by the time Thanksgiving rolls around, he discovers the truth about who he is. Full color.