Morpurgo, Michael creator London 1st. ed. 95 p. 8 x 0.3 x 7.5 inches The "Black Queen" is what Billy calls his shadowy next-door neighbor. She always wears a black cloak and a wide-brimmed hat, and lurks about her garden, alone except for her black cat. Scarily for Billy, the Black Queen befriends him and asks him to look after her car while she is away. Witches and Wizards Children's Literature Action or Adventure Magic and Magicians 9780552546454 120946