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Muffie, Elliot, and Quentin Bullock are notorious for rude behavior, profanity, pranks, and burping. Their relentless mischief ends when Mr. and Mrs. Bullock reluctantly enlist the most intimidating babysitter imaginable. As the children attempt to frighten their new caregiver to the point of disappearance, their escalating terror backfires in unexpected ways. The story follows the tense, fright-filled interactions between child troublemakers and a formidable babysitter, highlighting a dark twist on the classic babysitting horror trope.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Horror/Psychological Horror
Authors: Jahnna N. Malcolm
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