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In the Five Kingdoms, the witch Truda Hangnail seeks to usurp Queen Bluebell by enlisting the kingdom’s rats and shrinking the good witches of Wadingburn. A sweet‑natured orphan, Loobly, witnesses Truda’s sinister spells and must seek help to stop her plan. The tale blends humor and fantasy as Loobly navigates a world of witches, magic, and looming danger.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Vivian French
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