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Tales Of Magic Box Set (Paperback)

by Edward Eager (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Magic abounds in Edward Eager's world. Whether his young heroes and heroines are awash in a lake full of magic, making double wishes on a half-magic coin, cavorting with Robin Hood and Ivanhoe, or "thyme" traveling, the adventures simply never stop. Eager's ability to mingle reality with fantasy, his delectable wordplay, and light, witty touch make all four of these adventures pure delight. With perfect new cover art by Quentin Blake, as well as the original interior drawings by N.M. Bodecker, this collection of paperbacks--including Half Magic, Knight's Castle, Magic by the Lake, and The Time Garden--deserves an exalted place on every bookshelf of classics. (Ages 8 to 12) --Emilie Coulter


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Magic abounds in Edward Eager's world. Whether his young heroes and heroines are awash in a lake full of magic, making double wishes on a half-magic coin, cavorting with Robin Hood and Ivanhoe, or "thyme" traveling, the adventures simply never stop. Eager's ability to mingle reality with fantasy, his delectable wordplay, and light, witty touch make all four of these adventures pure delight. With perfect new cover art by Quentin Blake, as well as the original interior drawings by N.M. Bodecker, this collection of paperbacks--including Half Magic, Knight's Castle, Magic by the Lake, and The Time Garden--deserves an exalted place on every bookshelf of classics. (Ages 8 to 12) --Emilie Coulter
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5.0 out of 5 stars Run, don't walk, and Hit your "Buy With 1-Click Now!", Mar 14 2004
By Kathleen A. Martin "kam1953f" (Walkerton, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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Every word Edward Eager wrote was magical - I started with "Half Magic" when I was eight, and the enchantment drove me to read every book he ever wrote, AND every book he ever referred to in his books! He opened worlds to me, the brilliant classical magic stories of Edith Nesbit, "Ivanhoe," "Little Women" and many, many others. Edward Eager made me a reader, then a lit student, then a librarian, and more than 40 years after discovering "Half Magic," he is still my very favorite writer. If you have children and grandchildren who like to hear you read to them, you won't be sorry you invested in Edward Eager.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Half Magic, Dec 4 2002
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i gave this book only 3 1/2 stars because it jumped around. it is a great fairtale without the fairys. it had adventure and danger also, friends and family. i think you will have a great time reading this clasic book. you may even beable to relate to the characters. have fun reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best, funniest, and most imaginative magic books ever, Nov 27 2002
By Candace "thepageturner" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
Knight's Castle was the first Edward Eager book I read and after that I could not get enough of them. Thirty years later they still make me laugh out loud and marvel at how surprising they are.

The element of surprise is the key, and what I've always felt Harry Potter lacked. Eager's kids are regular kids--just like the reader and her or his friends--who stumble across some thing or other that turns out to be magic. The children can control the magic thing, but first have to figure out exactly what it is, how to make it work for them, and what the catch is because there is always a catch. In the meantime all sorts of goofy stuff is going on all around them and they've got to corral the magic if they want it to do something special, which they always do.

Most of the books feature an age-range of characters, and a good balance of girls and boys. Eager's kids are always readers(which is why such fabulous things happen to them!) and which is fun for children who are readers themselves.

Any kid with a sense of humor and a yen for surprises will love these books.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Real magic!
I loved these books! Among other things, the kids in them actually READ. They encounter magic with a healthy scepticism I can relate to, and embrace it with the enthusiasm I... Read more
Published on Aug 23 2002 by Agnes Tomorrow

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming Children's Fantasy
My brothers, ages seven and nine, have just discovered Edward Eager's marvelous books this summer. They have been tearing through everything they can find. Read more
Published on Aug 4 2002 by staroftrackandfield

5.0 out of 5 stars Take the Deal -- But First...
At the time i'm writing this review, Amazon is offering a package deal of this box set and the author's "Seven Day Magic" for a savings over the prices seperately. Read more
Published on Jul 21 2002 by Michael Weber

5.0 out of 5 stars Some of my favorite books of all time!!!!!!
I read "Half Magic" first when I was about 7 and I still love it! (I'm 13 now). I like "Magic By the Lake", and "Time Garden" best. Read more
Published on Jun 15 2002 by Christy J. Becker

5.0 out of 5 stars Tales of Magic -- from the 50's to 2002
This is a wonderful collection. Fun for kids and adults alike. I read it in the 50's, and it has really stood the test of time. Read more
Published on May 21 2002 by Janice Berry

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure magic
I read this book when I was ten. I forgot the title and the author, but I remembered the story. When my daughter was born, I hand to find it, so I scoured children's bookshops for... Read more
Published on April 22 2002 by Kevin Brianton

5.0 out of 5 stars Magical Perfection
Long before Harry Potter, there was a set of equally wonderful books about magic that had a profound impact on my childhood. Read more
Published on Nov 24 2001 by W. Carol

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great "Snuggle Up By The Fire" Book
This is a fun book some of it is very very funny. I'm not going to tell the story you can find it out for yourself when you read the book. Read more
Published on Sep 16 2001 by P. BERKMAN

5.0 out of 5 stars These books are timeless!
I read "Half Magic" and "Magic by the Lake" as a young girl and absolutely loved them then. Read more
Published on Aug 4 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Magic by the Lake
It is a Wonderfull book full of adventure and excitmen. I would REALLY recamend this book!!!
Published on Jun 21 2001

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