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In "The Witch Returns," Lynn and Mouse are convinced that the old woman who has moved into their neighborhood is the long-lost Mrs. Tuggle, rumored to be a witch. Their curiosity leads them into a mystery filled with whispers of the occult and childhood wonder, continuing the adventures of this beloved juvenile series.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
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