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When two children stumble upon a hollow tree, they uncover a secret children’s world inside. A witch inhabits this hidden space, and after her transformation into a sparrow she struggles to return to normal form. The children find her prized wooden spoon and realize it is the key to reversing her spell. Their discovery sets off a series of whimsical adventures as they help the witch regain her humanity while learning the magic and mysteries that live within the ancient tree.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Ruth Chew
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