Hidden away in the local library a sorcererampamprsquos book casts an evil spell in a novel by the author of The House with a Clock in Its Walls ampamp160 Johnny Dixon and his best friend Fergie are whiling away a rainy day at the Duston Heights library when Johnny asks a screwy question ampampldquoWhatampamprsquos the last book in the libraryampamprdquo After Johnny goes home Fergie decides to find out. There under number 999.99 he finds a very peculiar tome The Book of True Wishes which is all about Fergieampamprsquos favorite subject himself. The book knows Fergieampamprsquos name and it promises him everything he ever wanted which means he is about to forget a very important rule Be careful what you wish for. ampamp160 When the book puts Fergie under the spell of a mad old wizard Johnny and his friend Professor Childermass will do whatever it takes to break the bookampamprsquos hold and save their friend. ampamp160 Johnny Dixon and his eccentric professor friend are two of the most delightful characters in literature as well as ampampldquoan endearing detective teamampamprdquo and their adventures continue to hold readers of all ages spellbound The New York Times.