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The Would‑Be Witch follows two children who become convinced that the owner of a nearby antique shop is a witch. Their belief leads them into a world where imagination and the everyday world collide, creating a gentle tale about friendship, curiosity, and the allure of the unknown.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Ruth Chew
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