- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; 20th Anniverary Edition, Revised & Expanded edition (Aug 10 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0152046186
- ISBN-13: 978-0152046187
- Product Dimensions: 22 x 13.8 x 1.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 249 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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#133,351 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #49 in Books > Children's Books > Issues > Bullies
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"This lively tale . . . will appeal, at any time, to anyone who, like Russell, is ''very fond of monsters.'' " (The New York Times Book Review )
"A Halloween romp, with Katherine Coville''s illustrations revving up the chills and giggles . . . A junior Jekyll and Hyde." (Publishers Weekly )
"A Halloween romp, with Katherine Coville''s illustrations revving up the chills and giggles . . . A junior Jekyll and Hyde." (Publishers Weekly )
Book Description
Bruce Coville's The Monster's Ring did more than launch his career as a children's novelist, it also introduced readers to the world of Mr. Elives' Magic Shop, where boys hatch dragons, toads talk, skulls spout Shakespeare, and the heroes and heroines of Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher, Jennifer Murdley's Toad, The Skull of Truth, and next year's Juliet Dove, Queen of Love find enchantment, adventure, and insight. Now available in twentieth anniversary editions, each of these modern classics has been given a new afterword by the author and stunning new jacket art by Tony DiTerlizzi. 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 is just a silly magic trick, but he follows the instructions and twists the ring twice anyway--and becomes a monster! ABA's Pick of the Lists Children's Choice Award Nominee (in four states) IRA Children's Choice
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Courtesy of Teens Read Too,
By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Monster's Ring: A Magic Shop Book (Paperback)
Poor Russell Crannaker is being bullied. He's being bullied at school by Eddie, and he feels bullied by his parents when he can't seem to get a word in at home.When Russell is running away from Eddie one afternoon, he stumbles upon a mysterious shop: Mr. Elives magic shop. It's here that he finds the monster's ring. The ring Russell has just purchased is more than a ring -it can transform Russell into a monster. Russell loves monsters, so he enjoys becoming one with the turn of his ring. Plus, Halloween is coming up and transforming himself into a monster would be the best costume ever. But being a monster is dangerous, and when Russell dares to turn the ring and transform into a monster again and again, he gets much more than fur and horns! I have been a big fan of Bruce Coville since I was a child, so I was excited to see this series re-released. This book is the first in the MAGIC SHOP books and is the perfect treat for a funny, spooky read. The story was short, but it had just the right amount of humor and mystery. At the end, the book included a note from the author in which he mentioned he wrote THE MONSTER'S RING so he would have a great Halloween read. I agree - this is the perfect Halloween, or anytime, read! Reviewed by: Sarah Bean the Green Bean Teen Queen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Russell turns into a monster,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Monster's Ring (Paperback)
I think the book was excellent because this kid Russell Crannaker turned into a demon-like creature. He bought a golden ring from a magician shop because he wanted to scare his bully, Eddie. Will Russell stay as a monster forever? Read this book to find out what happens with Russell.
5.0 out of 5 stars
He was Hooked!,
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This review is from: The Monster's Ring (Paperback)
This was one of the first books my son in second grade read on his own. He was quickly hooked on reading! A book like this that can challenge a 7 year old boy and draw him into a magical world where he is excited about reading deserves 5 stars. The plot is solid and not so predictable as many early reading series.
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