The Monster's Ring: A Magic Shop Book (Magic Shop Books) - Softcover

Book 1 of 5: Magic Shop Book

Coville, Bruce

 
9780689856921: The Monster's Ring: A Magic Shop Book (Magic Shop Books)

Synopsis

Russell Crannaker, a rather timid boy who is eager to frighten the school bully on Halloween night, acquires a magic ring and the power to change himself into a hideous monster. Reprint.

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Review

"This lively tale . . . will appeal, at any time, to anyone who, like Russell, is 'very fond of monsters.'"

"This lively tale . . . will appeal, at any time, to anyone who, like Russell, is 'very fond of monsters.'" - "The New York Times Book Review"

"A Halloween romp, with Katherine Coville's illustrations revving up the chills and giggles . . . A junior Jekyll and Hyde." - "Publishers Weekly"

This lively tale . . . [will] appeal, at any time, to anyone who, like Russell, is very fond of monsters.’” "The New York Times Book Review"
A Halloween romp, with Katherine Coville’s illustrations revving up the chills and giggles . . . A junior Jekyll and Hyde.” "Publishers Weekly"
"This lively tale . . . [will] appeal, at any time, to anyone who, like Russell, is 'very fond of monsters.'"--"The New York Times Book Review"
"A Halloween romp, with Katherine Coville's illustrations revving up the chills and giggles . . . A junior Jekyll and Hyde."--"Publishers Weekly"



"This lively tale . . . is more than just another story about [Halloween]. . . . It is a good book that will appeal, at any time, to anyone who, like Russell, is 'very fond of monsters.'"--The New York Times Book Review "The mix of monsters, magic, and Halloween has a built-in appeal."--Booklist "Bruce Coville's story is a Halloween romp, with Katherine Coville's illustrations revving up the chills and giggles . . . a junior Jekyll and Hyde."--Publishers Weekly - ABA's Pick of the Lists - Children's Choice Award Nominee (in four states) - IRA Children's Choice

About the Author

BRUCE COVILLE is the bestselling author of dozens of books, including Armageddon Summer (cowritten with Jane Yolen), My Teacher Is an Alien, Into the Land of the Unicorns, and The Monsters of Morley Manor. He lives in Syracuse, New York.

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