The Skull of Truth

By Coville, Bruce & Lippincott, Gary A.

Publishers Summary:
Charlie, a sixth-grader with a compulsion to tell lies, acquires a mysterious skull that forces its owner to tell only the truth, causing some awkward moments before he understands its power.

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ISBN
978-0-15275-457-0
Publisher
San Diego : Harcourt Brace, c1997.


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on October 1, 1997

Gr 4-6 While escaping from some bullies, Charlie Eggleston rushes into Mr. Elives's magic shop and is compelled to take a skull from a display case. Charlie, who lies out of habit, soon realizes that when one is in possession of the Skull of Truth, one must be honest. In a fast-moving, rollicking, yet serious tale, Coville introduces a variety of predicaments and situations that at a glance would seem not to work together--ecology, homosexuality, lying, cancer, and friendshi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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