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A Turn in the Grave : A Spectaculous Tale
London
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Usborne
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2004
Z1546434
2004
single work
children's fiction
children's
'When Danny Cloke writes to his favorite author, he doesn't think he'll end up bargaining with a ghost! But Cyril Spectre turns out to be a spirit with mighty powers, and he's happy to take revenge on Danny's real-life, twenty first century wicked stepmother for all the dreadful things she's made him do, like eating fried-hair sandwiches and cleaning up after her vicious pet hyena, Cuddles. Danny's desperate to stop awful Aunt Mildred, but Cyril's wild magic comes at a price. Too late, Danny realizes what it means to take a turn in the grave.' (Author's website)
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A Spell Behind Bars : A Fantabulous Tale
London
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Usborne
,
2004
Z1546438
2004
single work
children's fiction
children's
'Just when Danny thinks his troubles are over, he discovers he's under a curse that will make him act the giddy goat in front of all his friends and family. And to top it all, he's being haunted by a cackling Hobblegob from the spirit world of Gloom. Danny and his best friend, Imogen, must break the hex if Danny is to avoid a spell behind bars...' (Author's website).
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