Battina “Batty” Black is a spirited six‑year‑old girl with a lively imagination. One restless night in Rio de San, Batty cannot find her parents and discovers a mysterious presence stirring in the shadows. As fear and curiosity intertwine, she’s swept into an eerie encounter that gives her quite the fright. Through playful rhymes, the story helps young readers with nighttime worries using a little courage and some creative thinking.

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