The Skull of Truth
Charlie Eggleston is the biggest liar in town. When he finds himself at Mr. Elives' magic shop, his eyes light upon the skull. He steals it, and it puts him under some sort of spell: Soon he can only tell the truth--but now no one believes him!
Charlie Eggleston is the biggest liar in town. When he finds himself at Mr. Elives' magic shop, his eyes light upon the skull. He steals it, and it puts him under some sort of spell: Soon he can only tell the truth--but now no one believes him!
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780152060848 (0152060847)
ASIN: 152060847
Publish date: March 1st 2007
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Pages no: 208
Edition language: English
Series: Magic Shop (#4)
My first Magic Shop book, I was drawn in by the much more serious hardcover jacket art. I didn't remember much of the book before I reread it this past weekend with the other's, I remember feeling scandalized by the fact that Charlie stole the Skull from the shop. Whoa! hard-boiled read ahead!I comp...
I really liked this one, it touched upon some sensitive issues that some people thought were too vulgar or complex for younger kids. I disagree, most children should learn and feel free to discuss these types of things with an adult or a fellow peer. Things like cancer and homosexuality are in our e...
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