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""You have to do the Wiggle Dance, and here is how it goes."" What would you do if your happy, carefree world were suddenly turned upside down? For the people of Giggleswick, all hopes rest with one clever and brave young boy, who sets off alone on a grand adventure to restore their joy and their giggling. This is a book whose underlying themes are those of daring to be different, of being unafraid to think for yourself, of pushing back against conformity and groupthink. It's about taking responsibility for your own beliefs, taking the lead when others shy away, and holding accountable those who seek power through deceit and intimidation. A fun and entertaining read with a clear and powerful message. Keep giggling!

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What an absolutely delightful and sparkling book, a story destined to take its rightful place on the shelf next to Hans Christian Anderson's The Emperor's New Clothes, as a brave boy once again schools the adults on how to expose deceit by speaking out with character and courage. Read it to your child, and even to your inner child, for a lesson that never ceases to entertain and educate. -Michael Shermer, Publisher Skeptic magazine, author of Why People Believe Weird Things, The Believing Brain, and The Moral Arc

""What an absolutely delightful and sparkling book, a story destined to take its rightful place on the shelf next to Hans Christian Anderson's The Emperor's New Clothes, as a brave boy once again schools the adults on how to expose deceit by speaking out with character and courage. Read it to your child, and even to your inner child, for a lesson that never ceases to entertain and educate."" -Michael Shermer, Publisher Skeptic magazine, author of Why People Believe Weird Things, The Believing Brain, and The Moral Arc

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Colby Hess is a freelance writer and photographer from Seattle, WA. He is also a father of three. The Stranger of Wigglesworth is his first published children's book.

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