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Chocky

by John Wyndham

When eleven-year-old Matthew begins communicating with Chocky, his parents assume it is an imaginary friend. However, as Matthew displays advanced knowledge and unusual abilities, they realise Chocky is real, attracting unwanted attention from outside forces.

Accession 31537 ISBN 9780140031219 Publisher Penguin
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