Synopses & Reviews
The wishing well is all used up, its magic drained, its enchantment gone dry.
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Or has it?
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; In a reckless moment, Gordy threatens the old well, telling it to get going with its magic or else! and that seems to do the trick. Suddenly Laura, Lydia, James, and Kipandmdash;who feared their autumn would unfold without magicandmdash;are plunged into just the sort of outlandish adventures theyand#39;d longed for.
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; But is it really the welland#39;s magic that transforms troublemaker Dicky LeBaron from neand#39;er-do-well to hero? Or keeps Appledoreand#39;s orchardandmdash;and love lifeandmdash;in bloom? Or sends James on a doubly daring rescue of a damsel in distress?
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; What does it matter? Sometimes the best kind of magic is the kind that isnand#39;t so magical at all. . . .
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andquot;The combination of real children and fantasy is convincing and funny.andquot;and#160; andmdash;
Booklist andquot;The same mandeacute;lange of realism and fantasy, witty talk and believable characterization that has come to be the hallmark of Mr. Eagerandrsquo;s stories.andrdquo;and#160; andmdash;The New York Times Book Review
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"Like the truly great writers of fantasy, Mary Norton is truly original and persuasive."--
The New York Times Book ReviewReview
"Like her Borrowers the author is resourceful, inventive, and patient. . . . Her fantasy continues to be totally real and totally acceptable."--
The Horn BookReview
"Mary Norton has a priceless gift. She can view humans through the eyes of tiny folks and tiny folks through human eyes, and make both believable."--
Chicago TribuneReview
andquot;A keen insight into human behavior . . . , a subtle twist of humor, and an ability to hold action to a fast pace keep Mr. Eagerand#39;s books well out in front for popularity and charm. This one will delight.andquot;and#160;
andmdash;Christian Science Monitor andldquo;Delectable wordplay and a light, witty touch make these adventures pure delight. Deserves an exalted place on every bookshelf of classics.andrdquo;and#160; andmdash;Booklist
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Synopsis
The wishing well is all used up, its magic drained, its enchantment gone dry.
Or has it?
In a reckless moment, Gordy threatens the old well, telling it to get going with its magic or else and that seems to do the trick. Suddenly Laura, Lydia, James, and Kip who feared their autumn would unfold without magic are plunged into just the sort of outlandish adventures they'd longed for.
But is it really the well's magic that transforms troublemaker Dicky LeBaron from ne'er-do-well to hero? Or keeps Appledore's orchard and love life in bloom? Or sends James on a doubly daring rescue of a damsel in distress?
What does it matter? Sometimes the best kind of magic is the kind that isn't so magical at all. . . ."
Synopsis
The wishing well is all used up, its magic drained, its enchantment gone dry. Or has it? In a reckless moment, Gordy threatens the old well, telling it to get going with its magic or else and suddenly he and his friends are plunged into just the sort of adventures they'd longed for. But is it really the well's magic that transforms troublemaker Dicky LeBaron from ne'er-do-well to hero? Or keeps Appledore's orchard in bloom? Or sends James on a daring rescue of a damsel in distress? Does it matter? Sometimes the best kind of magic is the kind that isn't so magical at all . . .
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Book six in the series called truly magic in a reader's hands by Jack Gantos, Newbery Medal winner for Dead End in Norvelt.
The wishing well is all used up, its magic drained, its enchantment gone dry. Or has it?
In a reckless moment, Gordy threatens the old well, telling it to get going with its magic or else and suddenly he and his friends are plunged into just the sort of adventures they'd longed for. But is it really the well's magic that transforms troublemaker Dicky LeBaron from ne'er-do-well to hero? Or keeps Appledore's orchard in bloom? Or sends James on a daring rescue of a damsel in distress? Does it matter?
Sometimes the best kind of magic is the kind that isn't so magical at all. . .
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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Four cousins spending a summer in a house by the sea discover a magic thyme garden from which they embark on a number of adventures in time.
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and#8220;Luckily for Edward Eagerand#8217;s fans, the children in his latest book are just as lively and literary as those in
Half Magic.and#8221;--
The New York Times Book ReviewSynopsis
If the old toy soldier hadnand#39;t come to life, Roger would never have discovered the magic.
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; And that would never have happened if he and his sister, Ann, hadnand#39;t been sent to stay with their bossy cousins for the summer. And that wouldnand#39;t have happened at all if their father hadnand#39;t gotten sick and gone into the hospital.
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; But 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. In this knightly realm they can make a differenceandmdash;and perhaps even save the person they most need to saveandmdash;if only they are smart and brave enough, if only they are true to their hearts.
Synopsis
Pod, Homily, and Arrietty Clock's huge adventures have been thrilling children young and old for fifty years--and their appeal is as strong as ever in these handsome new paperback packages. While the original beloved interior illustrations by Beth and Joe Krush have been retained, Marla Frazee's striking cover illustrations capture these little people with a larger-than-life appeal.
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Since Half Magic first hit bookshelves in 1954, Edward Eagerandrsquo;s Tales of Magic have become beloved classics. 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. The original lively illustrations by N. M. Bodecker have been retained, but eye-catching new cover art gives these classics a fresh, contemporary look for a whole new generation.
About the Author
Edward Eager (1911andndash;1964) worked primarily as a playwright and lyricist. It wasnand#39;t until 1951, while searching for books to read to his young son, Fritz, that he began writing childrenand#39;s stories. His classic Tales of Magic series started with the best-selling Half Magic, published in 1954. In each of his books he carefully acknowledges his indebtedness to E. Nesbit, whom he considered the best childrenand#39;s writer of all timeandmdash;andquot;so that any child who likes my books and doesnand#39;t know hers may be led back to the master of us all.andquot;
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