{"product_id":"bruce-covilles-magic-shop-books-5book-box-set-isbn-9780544339088","title":"Bruce Coville's Magic Shop Books 5-Book Box Set","description":"Step inside Mr. Elives' magic shop, where the shelves are stocked with strange and mysterious goods. The children in these five books each leave the shop with magical items intended especially for them. In \u003cem\u003eThe Monster's Ring,\u003c\/em\u003e Russell Crannaker, bullied all his life, gets a chance to fight back when he is given a monstrous magical item. In \u003cem\u003eJeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher,\u003c\/em\u003e a boy receives a small marbled dragon's egg—and when it hatches, his wildest dreams take wing. In \u003cem\u003eJennifer Murdley's Toad,\u003c\/em\u003e a girl \"in a plain brown wrapper,\" buys a talking toad who knows a thing or two about the true nature of beauty. In \u003cem\u003eThe Skull of Truth,\u003c\/em\u003e Charlie Eggleston, the biggest liar in town, steals a skull from the shop, and it puts him under some sort of spell: He can \u003cem\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e tell the truth—but now no one believes him! And in \u003cem\u003eJuliet Dove, Queen of Love, \u003c\/em\u003ea shy girl suddenly becomes the most popular girl in school when she wears the ancient amulet given to her at the magic shop. These funny and fantastic tales are collected in a boxed set, perfect for gift-giving. | \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eTHE MONSTER'S RING\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eABA’s Pick of the Lists\u003cbr\u003eIRA Children’s Choice “This lively tale . . . [will] appeal, at any time, to anyone who, like Russell, is ‘very fond of monsters.’”—\u003cem\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e “A Halloween romp, with Katherine Coville’s illustrations revving up the chills and giggles. . . . A junior Jekyll and Hyde.”—\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eJEREMY THATCHER, DRAGON HATCHER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIRA Teachers' ChoiceMarion Vannett Ridgway AwardMaryland Black-Eyed Susan Book AwardNevada Young Readers' AwardTexas Lone Star Reading ListUtah Children's Book Award * \"A funny, enjoyable, imaginative story whose serious undercurrents lend it unexpected depth.\"—\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/em\u003estarred review \"Will bring laughter and near tears to readers. . . . Dragons really exist for a little while.\"—\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eJENNIFER MURDLEY'S TOAD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCalifornia Young Reader MedalDorothy Canfield Fisher Award Georgia Children's Book Award \"Endlessly funny. . . . A roller-coaster ride of a story, full of humor and even wisdom.\"—\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e \"[A] light, fast-paced fantasy.\"—\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eTHE SKULL OF TRUTH\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eSociety of School Librarians International Honor Book * \"A fast-moving, rollicking, yet serious tale. . . . Will keep youngsters thinking.\"—\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/em\u003estarred review \"This skillfully told, fast-paced fantasy ranges in mood from serious to scary, but it's always laced with humor.\"—\u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eJULIET DOVE, QUEEN OF LOVE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Coville's easy style works well in a tale that has its share of both humor and heartache.\"—\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e \"Surprising depth, with musings on honor, power, strength, courage, and, above all, love. . . . Interweaves mythological characters with realistic modern ones, keeping readers truly absorbed.\"—\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890299302117,"sku":"NP9780544339088","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780544339088.jpg?v=1730232985","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/bruce-covilles-magic-shop-books-5book-box-set-isbn-9780544339088","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}