The skull of truth
Charlie, a sixth-grader with a compulsion to tell lies, acquires a mysterious skull that forces its owner to tell only the truth, causing some awkward moments before he understands its power.
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- Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
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- Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?