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"The best kind of book," said Barnaby, "is a magic book." Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars seven day magic, Nov 25 2002

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This review is from: Seven-Day Magic (Paperback)

seven day-magic is an amazingly magical book. It is about 5 children(Abbie,john,Susan,Barnaby,and Fredricka) who finds a magic book that changes their lives forever. Everyone gets a wish,even granny! Sometimes they don't get what they wanted and their wish turns into a disaster!! They can only have the book for 7 days. the book was the best thing that ever happened to them,so on the seventh day they are sad to take the book back. This would be a great book for anyone that likes magic. Anyone at any age can read this book. Almost anyone can relate to any of the characters! I definitely suggest this book!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Meet a Meta-Fantasy, Jul 21 2002

By	Michael Weber "fairportfan" (Atlanta) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Seven-Day Magic (Paperback)

By "meta-fantasy", i mean that this is a fantasy about fantasy -- even referencing the author's own fiction *as* fiction.

And it is hilarious. As soon as Susan begins reading aloud from the seven-day book that she checked out of the library on a whim... nd reads the opening paragraphs of the book that the reader is already holding in his hands, we know we're in for a strange ride, indeed, even for Edward Eager, who gave us "Half Magic" (in which there is a magic charm which grants one-half of what one wishes; a wish to visit a desert island puts one in the Sahara -- "Desert, yes -- island, no.") and "The Time Garden" (in which one set of magically-adventuring children rescue another set from another of his books from cannibals).

So first read the "Half Magic" books (currently available as a boxed set), then grab this one and fasten your seat belts, keep arms and hands inside the car at all times, and enjoy the ride.

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5.0 out of 5 stars SPECTACULAR!, Feb 27 2002

By	Sara Connolly "monkgurl3" (Palm Springs ,Ca Usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Seven-Day Magic (Paperback)

As a teenager reading this book really helped me get into my imagination. I have always been a firm believer in magic and this book just went right along with my belief. Follow Barnaby, John, Abbie, Susan, and Fredricka as the step into the world of Fairy tails. When Susan finds an old worn out red book at the library she can't wait to read it. As she opens it to read aloud to her friends, she finds herself reading about herself. This is very strange if you ask me. Susan has obviously come across a magic book, and sadly they may only use it for seven days on account that it is a library book, and they all have there due dates. As the children get wound up in there adventure, the reader begins to wonder. Could the magic get the better of the children? Could it lead to disaster...or worse, the distruction of their friendship. Please read this book to find out. It is wonderful and great. A great read aloud to children. Also try The Well Wishers, and Half Magic, both by Mr. Eager and both equal to the greatness of 7 Day Magic. I hope you enjoy this wonderful book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The "Magic" of Books
John, Susan, Barnaby (never Barney!), Abbie and Fredericka just LOVE books! Every Saturday is a self-proclaimed “Book Day” and they head to the local library to check... Read more

Published on Jul 20 2001 by julip510

5.0 out of 5 stars One of his best!
My 5-year-old son and I are making our way through Edward Eager's books, based on my love for them (especially "Half Magic") as a child. Read more

Published on Jan 2 2001 by V. Tyler

5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable
I first read this book over 35 years ago and to this day I can remember the joy I got from it. The magic of this and other books by Edward Eager is the way he weaves the... Read more

Published on Aug 5 2000 by Haley Parnham

4.0 out of 5 stars Magicaly Awsome
This book is about five kids with a magical touch. I would recommend it to kids in the 4th to 7th grade. I totaly liked this book because it kept me on my toes.

Published on Dec 14 1999 by HEATHER