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Reviewed on May 1, 2014 | Grades 5-8
Gr 2–5—Joe idolizes his adventurous Uncle Charlie and can't wait for his visits. When Charlie returns from an archaeological expedition, he gives Joe an Egyptian amulet shaped like a jackal that has the power to grant one wish to its bearer. That night, Joe wishes for a pet of his very own. He gets his wish—sort of. He is visited by an undead hamster named Dumpling, who explains that he cannot rest in...Log In or Sign Up to Read More


