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Name: Ned and the Joybaloo
Author: Hiawyn Oram

When Ned’s nightly adventures with the whimsical Joybaloo begin to drain the creature’s spirit, he faces the loss of his bright companion. The story follows his journey to understand that lasting happiness must come from within, rather than from external play or mischief. Along the way, Ned explores friendship, emotion, and the importance of creating one’s own joy.

First publish date: 1983

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Hiawyn Oram

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