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When a woodcutter cuts off a mysterious beast’s tail, the creature returns, haunting the woodsman and casting a chill over the forest. The tale weaves folklore and ghost‑story elements into a gentle warning about disrespecting nature’s balance. Readers are invited to follow the woodsman’s eerie encounters and discover how the forest’s hidden spirits respond to human curiosity.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Joanna Galdone
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