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- Mr. Elives's magic shop is back, and this time it is on the other side of Tucker's Swamp.
- 10-12 Years
- 7.44" x 5.08" Paperback
- 208 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Fantasy & Magic
- Series Name: Magic Shop Book
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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.Book Synopsis
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. . . .
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"A fast-moving, rollicking, yet serious tale, [that] will keep youngsters thinking." -- School Library Journal (starred review)
"This skillfully told, fast-paced fantasy ranges in mood from serious to scary, but it's always laced with humor." -- Horn Book Magazine
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