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Name: Witches
Author: Hawkins, Colin.

Written for young readers, this book offers amusing advice on identifying witches and demystifies basic magic with easy-to-follow explanations. It covers simple spells, remedies, and a collection of playful witchcraft trivia to spark imagination.

First publish date: 1981

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Hawkins, Colin.

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