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Charles (Creative Short Stories) [Hardcover]

Shirley Jackson (Author)

4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews) |

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Book Description

Publication Date: June 1991

Laurie's mother becomes concerned when he returns home each day from kindergarten with stories about a mischievous classmate named Charles. Includes interpretive questions.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Creative Co (Sd) (June 1991)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0886824702
ISBN-13: 978-0886824709
Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,640,961 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Your worst nightmare come true, July 4, 1998

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If you have never read or heard about this story, read it! Jackson is a master story teller, insuring that even the most picky reader will enjoy this tale. Any mother who has ever had a problem with her childs' behavior in school will take comfort from this story, gaurenteed!

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5.0 out of 5 stars HILARIOUS, September 15, 2005

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I give Charles a 5 star because it's hilarious. For people who haven't read it should read it because it is funny. This book is for a family to enjoy. When you ever go to a book store go find this and get it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars " Charles " A story of laughter., September 15, 2005

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I gave "Charles" 5 stars because it was such a good story. Even when you are feeling bad just pick up this book and you will feel a lot better.(TRUST ME, IT WORKS).

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4.0 out of 5 stars "Charles" Review
I think that Shirley Jackson's "Charles" deserves four stars because it is a really chilling story, but funny at the same time. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars A hilarious book
I gave Charles 5 stars because I enjoyed the story and the things Charles pulled off were very funny and they were bad
just to mention it. Read more

Published on September 15, 2005

3.0 out of 5 stars What I wrote about the story Charles
I gave this story 3 stars because of the funny characters and the funny ending. But most of all this is the best story I read in literature class. Read more

Published on September 15, 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars Not knowing
I gave this book a 4 star because it was a good book, but it wasn't the best book I've read. It was full of clues and some parts were very funny! Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars So Hilarious
I gave Charles 4 stars because it was hilarious.But the reason I give it 4 stars really is because he did a mean thing to the little girl. Read more

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3.0 out of 5 stars Charles
I gave Charles 3 stars because it's an ok book. You could already tell the ending of the book in the first three pages. Read more

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3.0 out of 5 stars Shirley becomes a comedian
I gave charles three stars beacause it is an average book. It is a good book to read if you want to laugh. I liked the way Laurie described charles. Read more

Published on September 15, 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars funny Charles
I gave Charles 5 stars becuase I thought it was really funny. It was funny becuase the way he talks to his dad. Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
I gave Charles 4stars because I thought the characters were good. Parents and kids should read this book because it is a great book. Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars READ THIS BOOK!
I gave Charles a four stars because it was very funny. Another thing I liked about it was the problem it had and it ended up to be. It was a good book and you should read it. Read more

Published on September 15, 2005

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