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The Ghost of Genny Castle

by John Escott, Colin Escott · 1981

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[Penguin Readers Level 2]

Claire goes to stay with her Aunt Min in a village that has an old castle, with a black tower. The castle has a dangerous secret, but what is it and can Claire find out?

Genre
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Setting
20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens
Length
short · 33 pages

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