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The Monster's Ring

Bruce Coville
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The Monster's Ring

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2003

Book Brief

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Bruce Coville

The Monster's Ring

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Action & Adventure
Setting

Suburban Town • 1980s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

550L

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Super Short Summary

In The Monster's Ring by Bruce Coville, a young individual named Russell Crannaker gains possession of a magical ring that grants the ability to transform into a monster at will. As Russell navigates this newfound power during Halloween, he learns about courage, self-acceptance, and the consequences of his choices.

Fantastical

Humorous

Adventurous

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.2

3,342 ratings

63%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Bruce Coville’s The Monster's Ring offers an engaging story blending humor and adventure, appealing to young readers. Positively noted for its imaginative plot and relatable characters, it captures the essence of self-discovery. Some critics find the pacing uneven, but overall, it provides fun themes and a valuable message about identity and acceptance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Monster's Ring?

A reader who enjoys The Monster's Ring by Bruce Coville would likely appreciate imaginative and humorous fantasy tales suited for middle-grade audiences. Fans of Roald Dahl's The Witches or Louis Sachar's Wayside School series would enjoy the transformative adventure and moral lessons found within.

4.2

3,342 ratings

63%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Action & Adventure
Setting

Suburban Town • 1980s

Publication Year

2003

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

550L

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