Neil Gaiman, a literary icon so revered that he made a guest appearance on The Big Bang Theory, has long been celebrated for his imaginative storytelling. His children’s book The Wolves in the Walls tells the tale of Lucy, a young girl who hears strange noises behind the walls of her home. Despite her warnings, her family dismisses her concerns as mere imagination. When the wolves finally emerge, they take over the house, forcing the family to flee. Lucy, undeterred, leads them back to confront the wolves and reclaim their home.
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