His classic Tales of Magic series started with the best-selling Half Magic, published in 1954.
It wasn't until 1951, while searching for books to read to his young son, Fritz, that he began writing children's stories. 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?Ĭontributor Bio(s): Eager, Edward: - Edward Eager (1911-1964) worked primarily as a playwright and lyricist. 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. It all begins with a strange coin on a sun-warmed sidewalk. Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.1" W x 7.6" (0.40 lbs) 224 pagesįeatures: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Table of Contents WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guaranteeīinding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & EditionsĬlick for more in this series: Tales of Magic (Illustrator), Hoffman, Alice (Introduction by)
I find that it is just as engaging for me now as it was when I read it long ago.Contributor(s): Eager, Edward (Author), Bodecker, N. It's got moments of suspense, excitement, and humor. She has listened to this recording countless times. The story is one I remember enjoying as a child, so I was delighted to find such a fun audio version for my own daughter to enjoy. The performers really make this book come alive for my daughter (and me) I am hoping they will record more of Edward Eager's books but definitely will be on the lookout for more of these readers' books!ĭid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? What does Words Take Wing (tm) Repertory Company bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book? She loves the scenes where the cat "half speaks", the performers did a wonderful job with the characters! What was one of the most memorable moments of Half Magic? This is my 7 year old daughter's favorite audio book. Where does Half Magic rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
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