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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