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A Magic Crystal?

Written by Louis Sachar

Illustrated by Amy Wummer

Juvenile Fiction - Humorous Stories; Juvenile Fiction - Readers - Chapter Books
· Random House Books for Young Readers
· Trade Paperback · Ages 5-8
· September 26, 2000 · $3.99 · 978-0-679-89002-7 (0-679-89002-5)

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When Marvin Redpost agrees to go over to Casey Happleton's house, he doesn't know what he's in for. Casey shows him the magic crystal she has just found and offers to give Marvin a few wishes. Is the crystal really magic? Or is it too good to be true?

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