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Humbug Witch follows the misadventures of a small witch who, despite her appearance, finds herself unable to accomplish the acts typically associated with witchcraft. The story follows her humorous efforts to navigate her identity while embracing the whimsical world of magic.
First publish date: 1965
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Lorna Balian
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