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The Wishing Stone

by Christopher Pike · 1996

Spooksville seriesbook 9 of 18Next:The Wicked Cat(1996) →

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While hiking in the woods around Spooksville, Adam and his friends find a cube-shaped stone. It is clear, like a crystal, and seems to shine with colored light. To their immense surprise, the discover that if they hodl it and make a wish for something, that thing happens. They call it the Wishing Store. And they love it.

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Until they discover that there is a heavy price to be paid for each wish.

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childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of this
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childrensyoung adultmiddle grade

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