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The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

By Linda Williams

A brave old lady faces spooky visitors—but can she turn their frightening tricks to her advantage?

spooky rhythmic humorous reassuring

Genres

Humour Horror/Spooky Fantasy

What is The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything about?

The little old lady is walking home through the dark autumn woods when she hears strange sounds: clomp, clomp; shake, shake; clap, clap. One by one, spooky clothes and a pumpkin head appear, following her and trying to frighten her. She insists she is not afraid, but what can she do about these mysterious visitors? With courage, imagination and a clever idea, she finds a surprising way to turn a frightening night into something useful—and even fun.

About the author

Linda Williams is a children’s author best known for the playful picture book *The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything*. In this exciting story, a brave old lady hears mysterious sounds following her on a windy autumn night. Williams uses repeating words and lively action to make the tale fun to read aloud. Her books encourage young readers to join in, use their imaginations and enjoy the magic of storytelling.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1988

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