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In this playful children's tale, a witch hatches a plan to frighten away ten shy ghosts dwelling in a haunted house. As the witch engages her spooky tactics, the ghosts cleverly turn the tables, turning her own tricks against her. The story blends Halloween magic, witchcraft, and a gentle lesson about cooperation and kindness.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jennifer Barrett O'Connell
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