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Half Magic
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 37,551 Ratings and 1,914 Reviews

Book Description
Four children wish on a Half Magic coin that gets their mother Alison half-way home, rescued by Mr Smith. Mark's wish zaps them to a desert without island, where half-talking cat Carrie gabbles to a camel. Romantic Katherine battles Launcelot. Eldest Jane rejects siblings for another family. Stubborn youngest, Martha, causes a riot downtown.
Book Information
PublisherListening Library
BindingPaperback (46 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages192
ISBN-100807280666
ISBN-13978-0807280669
Publication Date03/1999
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About Edward Eager (Author) : Edward Eager is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Edward Eager include Half Magic, Magic by the Lake.
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About Words Take Wing Repertory Company (Narrator) : Words Take Wing Repertory Company is a published corporate and a corporate author. A published credit of Words Take Wing Repertory Company is A Hidden Magic.
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Reader Comments
1/7/2012 Carrie Clickard said: One of my first childhood addictions, after Beatrix Potter, was the work of Mr. Eager. He made me long to have magical adventures and then write about them
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12/31/2009 Tina Wexler

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8/24/2009 Samantha Tai tagged as: I read, I'm reading

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5/13/2009 Susan Denney said: Another book from my childhood which I remember both for the illustrations and the text. What could be more wonderful than a coin that gives you exactly half of what you ask for? I hope this book endures forever.
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8/29/2008 Donald Jeffries said: One of the most memorable books from my childhood. Edward Eager was my favorite author. He deserves to be remembered and honored for his magical works.
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2/18/2008 jama rattigan tagged as: I recommend, I read

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8/31/2007 Elizabeth Bluemle tagged as: I Read

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5/30/2007 Laurel Snyder said: A favorite for life!
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3/16/2007 Sara Holmes tagged as: Inspired me, I recommend

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1/11/2007 Tracy O'Daniel

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