
By Bruce Coville, Katherine Coville (Illustrator)
Book #1 in the Magic Shop Book series
A magic ring turns a boy into a monster. What happens if he twists it thrice?
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.
Twist it once, you’re horned and haired;Twist it twice and fangs are bared;Twist it thrice? No one has dared!Russell is sure that the ring he gets at Mr. Elives’ shop is just a silly magic trick, but he follows the instructions and twists the ring twice anyway–and becomes a monster!Includes an author’s note.
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