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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
The Baddies
By Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler (Illustrator)
A ghost, witch, and troll try to scare a brave girl. Who will win?
3.9/5 Goodreads · 801 ratings
32 pages· 684 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A ghost, witch, and troll, the meanest trio around, are eager to frighten the new girl in the cottage. But this little girl is braver than they expect. As they plot their spooky antics, she surprises them with her courage and kindness. Can the Baddies outwit her, or will they learn that not all battles are won with fear? Dive into a whimsical tale where bravery meets mischief, and discover if the Baddies can truly scare the unscareable.
From the publisher
From the creators of Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo, a perfect read-aloud tale of spooky, silly fun!Oh no! The Baddies are coming! They’re the meanest and nastiest ghost, witch, and troll in all the land, and they just love being bad. When a little girl moves into a nearby cottage, the Baddies can’t wait to scare her out of her wits. But little girls are much braver than they thought, and baddies don’t always win…Get ready for a rollicking tale of spooky, silly fun in this riotous picture book from the creators of Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, and The Gruffalo.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 684
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- August 1, 2023
- First published
- January 1, 2022
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781339009063
- LCCN
- 2022047517
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