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32 pp.
| Houghton |
October, 2006 |
TradeISBN 0-618-75502-0$18.95
(4)
K-3
Inspired by the magician he sees on his birthday, Calvin hypnotizes his little sister, making her believe she's a dog. When he can't remember the word to end the spell, he must find a way to restore her before Mama gets home. Beautiful sepia-soaked spreads in Van Allsburg's signature style don't make up for desultory prose and the bland twist at the end.