The Monster's Ring
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1982 · Est. 2.5 hour read

The Monster's Ring

Written by Bruce Coville · Illustrated by Katherine Coville

Book #1 in the Magic Shop Book series

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

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128 pages· 18,820 words· Est. 2.5 hour read· 550L
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Bookroo's 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.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
18,820
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
550L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
R
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5947
Publication
Published
October 1, 2008
First published
January 1, 1982
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152064426

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