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It’s Too Frightening For Me! By Shirley Hughes
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It’s Too Frightening For Me! By Shirley Hughes

Posted on October 30, 2015 by tygertale • 1 Comment

I’ve loved scary stories since I first learned to say ‘boo’ to a goose, and have done my level best to introduce my kids to the pleasures of a good bit of fear. We like to begin the season’s thrills with a pilgrimage to the village of Lacock and the house where Harry Potter lost … Continue reading →

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