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.
"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