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The Curse of the Blue Figurine: A Johnny Dixon Mystery (Paperback)

by John Bellairs (Author), Edward Gorey (Author) "It was a cold winter evening in January..." (more)
Key Phrases: blue figurine, professor nodded, brown nose, Father Baart, Sister Electa, Professor Coote (more...)

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Brace yourself for a wild ride. -- Kirkus Reviews

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 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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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 the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Puffin (September 1, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0140380051
ISBN-13: 978-0140380057
Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,526,476 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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First Sentence:
It was a cold winter evening in January. Read the first page

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blue figurine, professor nodded, brown nose

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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

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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
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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 (Puffin Novels) 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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5.0 out of 5 stars The Curse of the Blue Figurine, July 10, 2000

By	Linda J. Barrett (Tempe, AZ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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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5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Thiller, January 27, 2003

By	Mandie Smith (Calgary, Alberta) - See all my reviews

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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5.0 out of 5 stars If you like magical and scary books you should read this !, January 30, 2003

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The Curse of the Blue Figurine is a super
duper 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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I first read this book way back in the sixth grade. I remember finishing it on the bus with a friend sitting in the seat next to me. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Scary
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I thought that this book was very and exiting. It takes place in 1951 in Massachusetts . The main character is johnny a boy that is 12. Read more

Published on December 8, 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional
This was a very good book and I encourage everybody to read it. It deals with curses which is awesome and obvious from the title. Read more

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Published on June 22, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ
The title of this book is The Curse of the Blue Figurine written by John Bellairs. This is an awesome book. This story takes place in the past. Read more

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The title of this book is The Curse of the Blue Figurine written by John Bellairs. This an awesome book. This story takes place in the past. The main character's name is Jim. Read more

Published on March 11, 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars Curse of the Blue Figurine
It was a good book to read until about page 70. The main character, John, holds up the Blue Figurine and shouts out something like, "I hope he breaks his goddam neck! Read more

Published on January 23, 2004

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