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Name: Wiley and the Hairy Man
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Author: Judy Sierra

📘 Wiley and the Hairy Man by Judy Sierra

When the mysterious and mischievous Hairy Man appears in the swamp beside their home, Wiley turns his wits to the challenge. With his mother’s guidance and his own cleverness, he devises a plan to outsmart the creepy conjurer, turning frightening folklore into a test of ingenuity.

First publish date: 1996

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Judy Sierra

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