The Skull of Truth: A Magic Shop Book (Magic Shop Series , No 4) (Paperback)

by Bruce Coville (Author)

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Grade 4-6. A boy noted for his propensity for telling lies inadvertently acquires an ancient skull that forces him to speak the truth, resulting in situations both funny and poignant.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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[star]"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."--The Horn Book

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 208 pages Publisher: Aladdin (January 1, 1999) Language: English ISBN-10: 0671023438 ISBN-13: 978-0671023430 Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #966,750 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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40 books cite this book:

• Reimagining Shakespeare for Children and Young Adults (Children's Literature and Culture (Routledge (Firm)), 25.) by Naomi Miller on page 59, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
• Too Many Aliens by Bruce Coville in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
• I Lost My Grandfather's Brain (I Was a Sixth Grade Alien, No 3) by Bruce Coville in Front Matter, and Back Matter
• Composing Diverse Identites: Narrative inquiries into the interwoven lives of children and teachers by D. Jean Clandinin on page 90, and Back Matter
• Aliens Ate My Homework by Bruce Coville in Front Matter, and Back Matter

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Just as good as Jeremy Thatcher and Jennifer Murdley's toad!, July 21, 1999 By A Customer This review is from: The Skull of Truth: A Magic Shop Book (Hardcover) After reading Jeremy Thatcher Dragon Hatcher and Jennifer Murdley's Toad, you'd think there couldn't be any book better. Yet the Skull of Truth was awesome. One problem? WHen I tell people that this is one of my favorite books, they laugh at the title and won't read it. Bruce Coville writes beautiful, captivating books, yet sadly, people might not take them seriously because of titles. I didn't until I read one1 Once again, Mr. Coville, you wrote another "winner"! 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome! Must Read!, December 13, 1999 By A Customer This was a totally cool book, just like every other book of Bruce Coville's that I have read. This is by far the best book in the Magic Shop series, and is one of my favorite. It's funny, compelling and fun to read. This is a great book for kids who don't read all that much. As previous reviewers have mentioned, this book does cover some topics which may not be well liked by some kids. If you only read one book in your life, it should be this! 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!!!, January 3, 1999 By A Customer This review is from: The Skull of Truth: A Magic Shop Book (Hardcover) I love the way Coville uses such a mixture of feelings, from Charlie's friend with cancer to the humorous skull Yorick, Coville uses so many real emotions that it seems as if you could really feel Charlie's compassion, annoyance, & love. A great book. It's a worthy sequel to Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher, & Jennifer Murdley's Toad.		Most Recent Customer Reviews 1.0 out of 5 stars Homosexuality spoiler I was disappointed to be reading aloud to my 9 year old, with my 7 year old listening, when Uncle Bennie explains that he is gay. Read more Published 6 months ago by Mom 4 Times 5.0 out of 5 stars This is a good book This story is about a boy named Charlie. He lies a lot and finds a magic shop with a magic skull inside that forces people to tell the truth all the time. Read more Published 23 months ago 5.0 out of 5 stars Charlie Eggleston cries out in the book The Skull of Truth Charlie Eggleston cries out in the book The Skull of Truth! "Hold on to your skull"! Read more Published on October 24, 2006 4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful story..... I would recomend this book to anyone, it is fantastic and funny. It made me laugh. It really took my imagination on an adventure. You really need to read this book. Published on September 3, 2006 3.0 out of 5 stars The Skull of Truth Though the idea of this book is intresting it didnt appeal to me, because the humor is corny and at times quirky. Read more Published on February 14, 2006 5.0 out of 5 stars the skull of truth this is a reallly good book if you like mystery and fantasy. it has description and great pictures and if you read it youll want to keep reading Published on November 16, 2005 4.0 out of 5 stars The Skull of Truth This is a very good book. If you like sciece-fiction and fantisy you sould read this book. Published on November 16, 2005 4.0 out of 5 stars Truth telling, bad hair day, scary story. The Skull Of Truth is a great and mysterious book. This book keeps you on the tip of your chair and is very interesting. It is about Charlie Eggleston(main character). Read more Published on May 5, 2005 4.0 out of 5 stars The Truth Review The Skull of Truth by Bruce Coville N. Morris P.5 A boy named Charlie is trying to save the swamp he enjoys. Read more Published on April 2, 2004 by Michelle 4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book This is a good book all the way through. IT is very cool becuase when you read it, it seems as if you are really in this magical story. Read more Published on November 29, 2003 by bubbles21791 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671023438
• ISBN-13: 978-0671023430
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #966,750 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just as good as Jeremy Thatcher and Jennifer Murdley's toad!, July 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Skull of Truth: A Magic Shop Book (Hardcover)

After reading Jeremy Thatcher Dragon Hatcher and Jennifer Murdley's Toad, you'd think there couldn't be any book better. Yet the Skull of Truth was awesome. One problem? WHen I tell people that this is one of my favorite books, they laugh at the title and won't read it. Bruce Coville writes beautiful, captivating books, yet sadly, people might not take them seriously because of titles. I didn't until I read one1 Once again, Mr. Coville, you wrote another "winner"!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome! Must Read!, December 13, 1999

By A Customer

This was a totally cool book, just like every other book of Bruce Coville's that I have read. This is by far the best book in the Magic Shop series, and is one of my favorite. It's funny, compelling and fun to read. This is a great book for kids who don't read all that much. As previous reviewers have mentioned, this book does cover some topics which may not be well liked by some kids. If you only read one book in your life, it should be this!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!!!, January 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Skull of Truth: A Magic Shop Book (Hardcover)

I love the way Coville uses such a mixture of feelings, from Charlie's friend with cancer to the humorous skull Yorick, Coville uses so many real emotions that it seems as if you could really feel Charlie's compassion, annoyance, & love. A great book. It's a worthy sequel to Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher, & Jennifer Murdley's Toad.