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Sixth book in the hit Weird Stories Gone Wrong series for middle-grade readers Multi-award-nominated series for middle-grade readers (SYRCA Diamond Willow, Silver Birch Express, Hackmatack) Unusual, creepy, and intriguing stories from acclaimed Canadian author Philippa Dowding The fast-pace, short chapters, engaging illustrations, and strong writing will keep children turning pages "Goosebumps from north of the border" -- Kirkus Reviews, for Myles and the Monster Outside Like Allan Stratton, Jonathan Auxier, and L.M. Falcone, Philippa Dowding can write a fantastic creepy story for kids, but Philippa does it in 20,000 words or less, which will be sure to engage even the most unwilling of readers!



About the Author

Philippa Dowding

Philippa Dowding is an award-winning children's author, a poet, musician and magazine industry copywriter. She has won magazine awards for Zoomer, Macleans, Chatelaine, Today's Parent, Canada's History and more. Her poetry and short fiction has appeared in Taddle Creek Magazine, Middle Shelf Magazine,The Adirondack Review, The Literary Review of Canada and other journals. Her children's books have been nominated for numerous literary awards in Canada, the U.S. and Europe, including the SYRCA Diamond Willow, OLA Silver Birch & Silver Birch Express, OLA Red Maple, and Hackmatack awards. In 2017, she won the OLA Silver Birch Express Honor Book award for Myles and the Monster Outside.Philippa lives in Toronto, Canada, with her family, her dog, and too many guitars.



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