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Dawn and Rory find themselves in a desperate struggle for survival as their parents dismiss their fears. Only their eccentric Grandpa Gramps believes them, and even he is a bit off the planet. As the siblings fight to stay safe, they encounter a parade of uncanny foes: slurping slobberers, steel sheep, and giant frogs. Throughout this thrilling and spooky adventure, the teens must navigate the challenges of a stepfamily environment while confronting a world teeming with bizarre fantasy creatures.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Paul Jennings
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