Furry host of kid lit (4)

I believe the answer is:

hare

(Other definitions for hare that I've seen before include "Fast runner" , "Mammal like a large rabbit" , "Swift rodent" , "may be electric!" , "Mammal - run fast" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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