Books like When Midnight Comes by Carol Beach York
When Midnight Comes tells the tale of the Bridgeport family, who encounter a series of unsettling events after the arrival of their cousin Wilma. The family confronts a noisy clock, restless nights, school troubles, and nighttime fears. The mystery deepens until the clock strikes midnight, revealing the true cause of the strange happenings.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Carol Beach York
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