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    Walking Under a Ladder
    Walking Under a Ladder
    Walking Under a Ladder
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    Walking Under a Ladder

    By Mary Bates

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    Explores the superstition surrounding walking under a ladder, examines where the superstition came from, how and why it has continued to affect people over time, and whether people still believe it today. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Child's World
    Release dateJan 1, 2023
    ISBN9781503866492
    Walking Under a Ladder
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    Mary Bates

    Brienna Rossiter is a writer and editor who lives in Minnesota.

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