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Timmy dreams of an endless night, free from bedtime routines, so his fairy godparents grant him a wish that allows him to stay up all night. But the night quickly turns into a challenge when he encounters Vicky, the strict and tyrannical babysitter. As he wrestles with the new freedom and Vicky’s demanding rules, Timmy learns that staying up forever isn’t as fun as it sounds and that responsibility comes with its own adventures.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kim Ostrow
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