A mysterious stranger gives Johnny Dixon a magical ring that plunges him into a terrifying adventure during which he must outwit the ghost of the mad Father Baart. Reprint. AB.
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Is there no end to the suspense John Bellairs can create? (School Library Journal, starred review)
There’s suspense and action aplenty. . . . Perfect for the pre-Stephen King set. (Booklist)
Brace yourself for a wild ride. (Kirkus Reviews) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
There’s suspense and action aplenty. . . . Perfect for the pre-Stephen King set. (Booklist)
Brace yourself for a wild ride. (Kirkus Reviews) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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John Bellairs died in 1991, leaving a rich legacy of critically acclaimed, best-selling Gothic novels.
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This review is from: The Curse of the Blue Figurine: A Johnny Dixon Mystery (Paperback)
As an adult and an avid reader of children's literature, I can heartily recommend this book to adults and children alike. It is a wonderful blend of fantasy and mystery that will not only make you laugh, but make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end! Even adults can find a great deal of pleasure reading Mr. Bellairs. I'm a huge fan of J.K. Rowling and this book...in fact all of John Bellairs books...come quite close to attaining the level of entertaiment reached by the Harry Potter series. So, if you have already finished Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire (I have and it's fantastic) and you haven't a clue as to what you will read to tide you over until Ms. Rowling publishes book number 5, read The Curse of the Blue Figurine...and all of the other wonderful books by John Bellairs. You won't be disappointed, whether you are 9 or 90.
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This review is from: The Curse of the Blue Figurine: A Johnny Dixon Mystery (Paperback)
I enjoyed this book very much. It all started when my school had a Scholastic Book fair, and then on the day I forgot to bring my money! So my friend bought the book for me since it was on a huge sale ($2.00!) and I decided to read it. At first I chose this book only because it was cheap, and I thought it would be BORING! But I was SO wrong! This book has a superior plot, a great story outline, and mostly, it is thrilling! It is about 12-year-old Johny Dixon after hearing a tale of Father Baart decided to find out if it was true. Then a mystery starts to happen where a stranger gives him a ring, but a was truly Father Baart. At the end the story ends happily, and I read it over and over again like 3 times already! My brother is reading it now, and he says so far so good. I am currently buying book by John Bellairs. Thanks for writing such a interesting book that I can't put down!
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If you like magical and scary books you should read this !,
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This review is from: The Curse of the Blue Figurine: A Johnny Dixon Mystery (Paperback)
The Curse of the Blue Figurine is a superduper book. I loved this book because it's about magic happenings. In this story Johnny finds a mystical statue and a letter from Father Baart. Weird things start to happen to the young innocent boy. Johnny thinks it's just a legend, but is it? If you really want to find out, READ this book and I am sure you won't regret it.
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It was a cold winter evening in January. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
blue figurine, professor nodded, brown nose Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Father Baart, Sister Electa, Professor Coote, Duston Heights, Duston Park, Eddie Tompke, Sister Correda, Hellbent Mountain, Professor Childermass, Michael's Church, Balkan Sobranie, Michael's School, New Hampshire, White Mountains, Fillmore Street, Johnny Dixon, Phil Absen, John Dixon, Doc Schermerhorn, Hag Lake, Hannah Duston, United Cigar Store New!
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It was a cold winter evening in January. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
blue figurine, professor nodded, brown nose Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Father Baart, Sister Electa, Professor Coote, Duston Heights, Duston Park, Eddie Tompke, Sister Correda, Hellbent Mountain, Professor Childermass, Michael's Church, Balkan Sobranie, Michael's School, New Hampshire, White Mountains, Fillmore Street, Johnny Dixon, Phil Absen, John Dixon, Doc Schermerhorn, Hag Lake, Hannah Duston, United Cigar Store New!
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- The Ghost in the Mirror (Lewis Barnavelt) by John Bellairs in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The House With a Clock In Its Walls (Lewis Barnavelt) by John Bellairs in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The Letter, the Witch, and the Ring by John Bellairs in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The Figure In the Shadows (Lewis Barnavelt) by John Bellairs in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The Mummy, the Will, and the Crypt (Johnny Dixon) by John Bellairs in Front Matter, and Back Matter
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- The Trolley to Yesterday (Puffin Novels) by John Bellairs in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The Mansion in the Mist: An Anthony Monday Book (Anthony Monday Mystery) by John Bellairs in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The House with a Clock in Its Walls (Lewis Barnavelt) by John Bellairs in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The Eyes of the Killer Robot (Johnny Dixon Mystery) by John Bellairs in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The Revenge of the Wizard's Ghost: A Johnny Dixon Mystery by John Bellairs in Front Matter, and Back Matter
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