Philip and Emery are granted three wishes by a gypsy from the circus sideshow, but to get these wishes, they must perform a chore for the gypsy. They must recover some jewels, including a magical scarab, from a dangerous location. They undertake the chore, but soon regret their decision. Disaster looms. Yet, if they can set things right quickly, all will be well. But the police are on their trail!
Philip and Emery are granted three wishes by a gypsy from the circus sideshow, but to get these wishes, they must perform a chore for the gypsy. They must recover some jewels, including a magical scarab, from a dangerous location. They undertake the chore, but soon regret their decision. Disaster looms. Yet, if they can set things right quickly, all will be well. But the police are on their trail!
John Paulits is a former teacher who lives in New York City and Brigantine, New Jersey. He has published numerous other novels both for adults (THE MYSTERY OF CHARLES DICKENS; HOBSON'S PLANET; LANYON FOR HIRE) and children. PHILIP AND THE FORTUNE TELLER is John's eighth Philip novel for Gypsy Shadow. Information about all of John's books can be found at his website.
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