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The Skull of Truth, 4 - (Magic Shop Book) by Bruce Coville (Paperback)

The Skull of Truth, 4 - (Magic Shop Book) by  Bruce Coville (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>When Charlie, a habitual liar, steals a skull from a magic shop, he discovers that the skull compels its owner to be honest. Working through several issues, Charlie realizes how complicated honesty is. Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Mr. Elives's magic shop is back, and this time it is on the other side of Tucker's Swamp. And Tucker's Swamp is where Charlie Eggleston heads to escape a beating-for lying. Charlie can't seem to keep from lying, though sometimes his lies are for a good cause. When Charlie stumbles into Mr. Elives's magic shop, his eyes light upon The Skull. Charlie steals The Skull and it puts him under some sort of spell-he can only tell the truth. Trouble is, now no one believes him. . . .<br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>* A fast-moving, rollicking, yet serious tale, [that] will keep youngsters thinking.--<i>School Library Journal, </i>starred review<br>This skillfully told, fast-paced fantasy ranges in mood from serious to scary, but it's always laced with humor.--<i>The</i> <i>Horn Book</i> Children's Choice Award Nominee A <i>School Library Journal</i> Best Book of the Year<br> School Librarians International Honor Book<br><br>

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