Juliet Dove, Queen of Love facts for kids

Juliet Dove, Queen of Love is an exciting fantasy book written by Bruce Coville. It's part of his popular Magic Shop series. This story takes readers on a magical adventure with a young girl who finds herself caught in a very old myth.

What is Juliet Dove, Queen of Love About?

Juliet's Magical Amulet

The story begins with Juliet Dove, a middle school student. She is drawn into a mysterious shop, where she receives a powerful crystal amulet. This amulet is very special because it cannot be taken off! Juliet soon realizes that she has become part of a story, and she must complete it to become free again.

The Amulet's Special Power

The amulet has a strange effect: it makes the person wearing it incredibly popular and admired by others. Juliet finds herself surrounded by a group of boys who are all very interested in her. This makes her feel quite embarrassed and confused!

Help from Talking Rats

Luckily, Juliet isn't alone. She gets help from two clever talking rats. These rats are friends with the shop owner and know a lot about the magical world. With their help, Juliet discovers that the amulet was given to her by Eris. Eris is known in ancient Greek myths as the goddess of chaos and disagreement.

Solving the Ancient Mystery

Juliet must figure out why Eris gave her this amulet and what her role is in the story. She works hard to solve the mystery. Her quest leads her to help two famous mythological figures: Cupid and Psyche. By bringing these two ancient lovers back together, Juliet hopes to complete her part of the story and finally be free from the amulet's magic.