For fans of such favorite series as The Penderwicks and The Vanderbeekers. Eager started writing for children later in life, when he found that some of the books he remembered fondly from his own childhood didnt hold up when he tried to interest his own son in reading. This funny and gentle classic series is an enjoyable read-aloud and also a strong choice for independent reading. Edward McMakin Eager (1911-1964) was a playwright, lyricist, and the author of seven childrens fantasy books. 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? Bodecker from Waterstones today Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over. Wishing for two times some things is a cinch, but other doubled wishes only cause twice as much trouble.

It turns out the coin grants wishes-but only by half, so that you must wish for twice as much as you want. 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.Īnd something does: Her wish is granted. It all begins with a strange coin on a sun-warmed sidewalk. Half Magic A Voyager/HBJ book Book 1 of Tales of Magic, Edward Eager: Author: Edward Eager: Illustrated by: N. Half Magic, a 1954 novel by Edward Eager Half Magic (film), an American film released in February 2018 Half Magic, the alternate title of the 2020 animated film Onward in Japan This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Half Magic.

Book one in the series called 'truly magic in a reader's hands' by Jack Gantos, Newbery Medal winner for Dead End in Norvelt. Half Magic by Edward Eager - Audiobook - Browse Sample Half Magic By: Edward Eager Narrated by: Words Take Wing (tm) Repertory Company Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins 4.6 (287 ratings) Try for 0.00 Pick 1 title (2 titles for Prime members) from our collection of bestsellers and new releases.

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