I've searched all over the internet, but almost nothing is known of his life beyond the fact that he was inspired by the legendary childrens' writer E. Nesbit, and went on to produce seven wonderful books of his own. Please try again. In fact, this is a new copy, since the old copy was falling apart. Four children find all the ways this can go wrong. I was excited to read Half Magic because I thought it was a pretty cool idea for a book-- that these children receive magical powers but the magic only half works. It was certainly a fine book and fun to read, I just didn't find it quite as clever and special as other books we've read such as The Witches by Roald Dahl. There's a problem loading this menu right now. On the other hand, the charm itself turns out to be more magical than they realise working for them certain magic they hadn’t wished for (or even thought of) which bring them much happiness in the long run. | 211 Minutes Half Magic is a story about some kids who are having a very boring summer.  31,40 €, 13,99 € No Kindle device required. We've got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Well, a gentler time.  9,50 €, 9,21 €  9,50 €, 6,99 €  9,50 €, 25,80 € And then, it sort of CAN talk, in kitty fashion. Nesbit wrote in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and "Half Magic" was published in 1954, but set in the 1920s. Each month he would carry home his ten books and read the four good fiction ones in the first four days, and then read one page each from the other six, and then give up. I was like Jane, the oldest. And two unlikely friends that must brave the sea to save their home. Half Magic by Edward Eager (Oxford, £4.99) Wishing is a tricky business. . Four children―Jane, Katherine, Mark, and Martha―come upon a magic charm. As a kid I would have been all over this book! So they have to ask for two x what they want.  8,30 €, 7,72 € Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? I enjoyed the book quite a lot overall, especially the literary references which it was full of including to Nesbit (who’s Psammead books were quite clearly an inspiration(as a GR friend also pointed out)), and the Ingoldsby Legends. Engage in these books not only for your adult self but for any of the children that are a part of your life. I always kept my eyes on the sidewalk, just in case an ancient talisman might be shining in the sun. After reading the book, I re-read it at least twice more. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2015, Great book. I discovered Edward Eager’s books when I was about seven or eight. Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2009. We’d love your help. Easy buying process, VERY quick delivery, about 3 seconds. SOLVED. I used to take the bus downtown with my friends to choose the five books I was allowed to take out. An injured fairy.  10,30 €, 7,47 € Ships from and sold by Your Online Bookstore. The children realise this soon enough and word their wishes so that they can get all of what they want, and start off on a set of exciting adventures which take them to different places and times. But while their wishes do come true, they find that the outcome may not be quite what they were looking for, and they are not always in the right frame of mind to make a carefully worded wish each time. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition.  7,80 €, 8,01 € Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA products qualify for FREE Shipping. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. If only we could write them down! The heroes are 4 siblings, 3 girls and a boy, which helps to connect with boys and girls. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.  8,80 €, 7,75 € If you're a seller, Fulfilment by Amazon can help you grow your business. If Half Magic is indicative of his bedside manner, he must have been a very good doctor indeed.  24,20 €, 8,00 €

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