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For his birthday, Calvin’s mother gives him two tickets to see Lomax the Magnificent (magician and hypnotist extraordinaire!). Even though Mama hints that his little sister, Trudy, would love to go, Calvin doesn’t hesitate to invite his friend Rodney instead. The boys return home greatly... read more

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Most students have a younger sibling, or someone younger they are around. They can relate to wanting to trick someone younger into doing something they don't want to do. The art work is amazing and wonderful as well. (picture book)

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Calvin: A boy who hypnotizes his sister.
  • Rodney: Calvin's best friend.
  • Trudy: A little girl who is hypnotized into being a dog.
  • Mama: Trudy and Calvin's mother.
  • Lomax: A magician specializing in hypnotism.
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  1. Chris Van Allsburg (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 0618755020
Page Count: 32

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 4-8

Great for a read-aloud, good for confident readers.

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