Marvin and Marigold: A Stormy Night by Mark Carthew and Simon Prescott

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Y M R O T S NIGHT

Mark Carthew

Illustrated by Simon Prescott

First published in Australia 2018

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ISBN: 978-1-925594-22-5 (hardback) Designed by Celeste Hulme Printed in China 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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Y M R O T S NIGHT

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i n v r a M and o ld g i r a M

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STORMY NIGHT

Mark Carthew

Illustrated by Simon Prescott

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‘‘Oh No! I'm afraid of the dark.

There's creepies and crawlies and creatures that bark!

Shadows and spooky things all make me scared. …

The best place for me is under my bed.’’