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| Author | Steve Barlow Steve Skidmore |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Andy Parker |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Tales of the Dark Forest |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
Publication date | 2002 |
| Pages | 253 |
| ISBN | 0-00-710864-8 |
| Preceded by | GoodKnyght! |
| Followed by | Trollogy! |
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