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In a tale of kindness and quick thinking, a young boy encounters three hungry ghosts who wander every night in search of food. Using his wits and generosity, he sets out to provide them with a meal, turning a spooky encounter into a heartening lesson in compassion.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Julius Lester
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