Book Series · 4 Books

Magic Shop Book Books

In order from The Monster's Ring to The Skull of Truth.

The Monster's Ring
Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher
Jennifer Murdley's Toad
The Skull of Truth
The Monster's Ring
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Monster's Ring
Sale price
$759
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1982

The Monster's Ring

By Bruce Coville, Katherine Coville (Illustrator)

A magic ring turns a boy into a monster. What happens if he twists it thrice?

128 pages· 18,820 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Summary: Russell, a timid boy, discovers a mysterious ring that transforms him into a monster. As Halloween approaches, he plans to scare the school bully. But what if he twists the ring a third time? With each twist, the stakes rise, and Russell must decide how far he's willing to go. Will he dare to uncover the ring's ultimate secret, or will he find himself trapped in a monstrous form forever? The choice could change everything.
In reading order

Magic Shop Book Series

4 books · Published 1982–1997

#1
#1 in Series
Sale price
$759

The Monster's Ring

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1982

A magic ring turns a boy into a monster. What happens if he twists it thrice?

#2
Sale price
$958

Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1991

A boy's life changes when he hatches a dragon from a mysterious egg.

#3
Sale price
$958

Jennifer Murdley's Toad

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1992

A talking toad leads a girl into a whirlwind of magical trouble.

#4
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$759

The Skull of Truth

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1997

A compulsive liar steals a magical skull and can only tell the truth, but no one believes him.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Magic Shop Book series?

There are 4 books in the Magic Shop Book series. It began with The Monster's Ring in 1982, and the newest book, The Skull of Truth, was published in 1997.

What order should you read the Magic Shop Book books in?

Start with The Monster's Ring and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Magic Shop Book books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Magic Shop Book book is the longest?

The Skull of Truth is the longest book in the series at 38,292 words (194 pages).

Which Magic Shop Book book is the shortest?

The Monster's Ring is the shortest at 18,820 words (128 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Magic Shop Book to life.

01

Bruce Coville

Author
02

Katherine Coville

Illustrator
03

Gary A. Lippincott

Illustrator

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