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In this picture book, a child’s house becomes odd and filled with strange noises after Mr. Monster purchases the food the child had wanted. It blends elements of mystery and the classic motifs of haunted houses.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Joy Cowley
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