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Once-a-year-witch is a whimsical tale set in a small town where the residents are obsessed with all things Halloween-related. The protagonist, Booboolina, is a quirky witch who has decided to change the town's annual Halloween celebration. While the town celebrates the traditional Halloween festivities, Booboolina decides to take her special holiday a step further, offering a unique experience for the community. She transforms the town into a temporary witch's lair, complete with spooky decorations, and invites everyone to participate in her Halloween celebration. This unconventional approach garners the townspeople's attention and turns the town into a vibrant spectacle.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Judy Varga
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