Books like Heidi Heckelbeck might be afraid of the dark by Wanda Coven
Heidi Heckelbeck is excited for her first sleepover, having packed her polka‑dot pajamas and her brand‑new sleeping bag. But when she realizes she can never fall asleep without the lights on, her hidden fear of the dark threatens the night. With a spell book at hand, Heidi confronts her anxieties and the teasing of her friend Melanie, wondering if she can light up the darkness and enjoy the evening.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Wanda Coven
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