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In this knightly realm they can make a difference-and perhaps even save the person they most need to save-if only they are smart and brave enough, if only they are true to their hearts. Books by Edward Eager (Author of Half Magic) Books by Edward Eager Edward Eager Average rating 4.00 61,454 ratings 2,720 reviews shelved 102,648 times Showing 18 distinct works. And that wouldn’t have happened at all if their father hadn’t gotten sick and gone into the hospital.īut all of that did happen, and now Roger, his sister, and their cousins find themselves in a bygone world of chivalry and knighthood, of Robin Hood and Ivanhoe. Edward Eagers Tales of Magic : Half Magic, Knights Castle, the Time Garden, Magic by the Lake by Eager, Edward. Bodecker have been retained, but eye-catching new cover art gives these classics a fresh, contemporary look for a whole new generation.If the old toy soldier hadn’t come to life, Roger would never have discovered the magic.Īnd that would never have happened if he and his sister, Ann, hadn’t been sent to stay with their bossy cousins for the summer. It wasn’t until 1951, while searching for books to read to his young son, Fritz, that he began writing children’s. Now all seven cherished stories by Edward Eager about vacationing cousins who stumble into magical doings and whimsical adventures are available in updated paperback editions. Edward Eager (19111964) worked primarily as a playwright and lyricist. For fans of such favorite series as The Penderwicks and The Vanderbeekers.**Description from Amazon: Since Half Magic first hit bookshelves in 1954, Edward Eager’s Tales of Magic have become beloved classics. This funny and gentle classic series is an enjoyable read-aloud and also a strong choice for independent reading. her powerful magic wand which she is still figuring out how to use.
Will their adventure end happily ever after? the pirate adventure BLACK SAILS, centers on the tales of Captain Flint and his. Susan journeys to the world of Half Magic, and finds that mixing magic creates trouble-far too much to deal with before the book is due back at the library. waiting for the children to wish the book full of adventures.įredericka asks for wizards and beasties, and a dragon carries her off.
When Susan opens a strange library book, she discovers it is about her and her friends, leading up to the moment when she opened the book. The seventh and concluding volume in the series called "truly magic in a reader's hands" by Jack Gantos, Newbery Medal winner for Dead End in Norvelt.Īll books are magic, but some are more magical than others. St Joseph's University (Brooklyn Voices Series).
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