Review of Where the Wild Things Are (1975) by Mercedes S — 17 May 2012

I loved this book but the movie was wierd and kinda creepy.

This review of Where the Wild Things Are (1975) was written by Mercedes S on 17 May 2012.

Where the Wild Things Are has generally received positive reviews.

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