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Description
Home alone with a stomachache while the family works in the fields, a young girl faces up to the horrifying Boo Hag that her brother warned her about. The coauthor is Onawumi Jean Moss.
Quick Summary
If you have a kid who loves a good spooky but not-too-scary story, Precious and the Boo Hag is a quick, fun read that mixes African American folklore with a dash of humor. The tale follows a young girl stuck at home with a stomachache while the rest of her family is out working, and her brother's warning about the sneaky, shape-shifting Boo Hag sets the stage for a gentle showdown. As the Boo Hag tries every trick in the book to scare Precious into submission, she cleverly turns the tables, using wit and a little bit of song to keep the creature at bay. The story feels like a modern take on a classic scare-tactic folktale, making it perfect for kids who enjoy a mix of suspense and giggles, and it works well as a read-aloud for parents looking to introduce folklore in a kid-friendly way. If your child liked The Monster at the End of This Book or the gentle spookiness of "Room on the Broom," they'll probably love this one too.