Books like Strangely Enough! by Carroll Burleigh Colby (1904-1977)
"Strangely Enough!" by Carroll Burleigh Colby is a compilation of short tales that challenge readers to question what is real and what is imagined. The stories feature moody adventures, haunted settings, and supernatural encounters that appeal to both children and young adults.
First publish date: 1940
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Carroll Burleigh Colby (1904-1977)
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