"Precious and the Boo Hag" follows the adventure of a young girl named Precious who, while visiting her grandmother in the South, encounters a spooky creature known as a boo hag. This folkloric figure is known for stealing the skin off of its victims to disguise itself. With the guidance of her wise grandmother, Precious learns to confront her fears and outsmart the boo hag. The story weaves elements of family, courage, and the power of tradition while immersing readers in rich Southern folklore, showcasing the importance of bravery and wit in overcoming life's challenges. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Anne Schwartz .

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers .

Kyrsten Brooker's wonderful books for children include Runaway Dreidel! by Lesl a Newman, They Saw the Future by Kathleen Krull, and Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street by Roni Schotter. She lives in Alberta, Canada. Kathleen Krull is the author of No Truth Without Ruth: The Life of Ruth Bader , as well as A Woman for President: The Story of Victoria Woodhull ; Lives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought) ; The Only Woman in the Photo ; and other acclaimed biographies for young readers. She lives in San Diego, California. Visit her website at KathleenKrull. com. Patricia C. McKissack has written more than one hundred books about the African American experience.