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Half Magic, 1 Paperback - 2016

by Edward Eager; N. M. Bodecker (Illustrator); Introduction by Alice Hoffman


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Book one in the series called "truly magic in a reader's hands" by Jack Gantos, Newbery Medal winner for Dead End in Norvelt.

It all begins with a strange coin on a sun-warmed sidewalk. Jane finds the coin, and because she and her siblings are having the worst, most dreadfully boring summer ever, she idly wishes something exciting would happen.

And something does: Her wish is granted. Or not quite. Only half of her wish comes true. It turns out the coin grants wishes--but only by half, so that you must wish for twice as much as you want.

Wishing for two times some things is a cinch, but other doubled wishes only cause twice as much trouble. What is half of twice a talking cat? Or to be half-again twice not-here? And how do you double your most heartfelt wish, the one you care about so much it has to be perfect?

This funny and gentle classic series is an enjoyable read-aloud and also a strong choice for independent reading. For fans of such favorite series as The Penderwicks and The Vanderbeekers.

Enjoy all seven of the middle grade novels in Edward Eager's beloved Tales of Magic series!

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  • Title Half Magic, 1
  • Author Edward Eager; N. M. Bodecker (Illustrator); Introduction by Alice Hoffman
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 224
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Clarion Books
  • Date 2016-05-24
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780544671720 / 0544671724
  • Weight 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.8 in (19.30 x 12.95 x 2.03 cm)
  • Ages 08 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 3 - 7
  • Themes
    • Event: Summer Vacation Reading
  • Library of Congress subjects Magic, Wishes
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

About the author

Edward Eager (1911-1964) worked primarily as a playwright and lyricist. It wasn't until 1951, while he was searching for books to read to his young son, Fritz, that he began writing children's stories. His classic Tales of Magic series started with the best-selling Half Magic, published in 1954.
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