{"product_id":"half-magic-1-9780544671720","title":"Half Magic, 1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook one in the series called \"truly magic in a reader's hands\" by Jack Gantos, Newbery Medal winner for \u003cem\u003eDead End in Norvelt.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt all begins with a strange coin on a sun-warmed sidewalk. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd something \u003cem\u003edoes: \u003c\/em\u003e Her wish is granted. Or not quite. Only half of her wish comes true. It turns out the coin grants wishes--but only by half, so that you must wish for \u003cem\u003etwice \u003c\/em\u003eas much as you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWishing for two times some things is a cinch, but other doubled wishes only cause twice as much trouble. 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis funny and gentle classic series is an enjoyable read-aloud and also a strong choice for independent reading. For fans of such favorite series as The Penderwicks and The Vanderbeekers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy all seven of the middle grade novels in Edward Eager's beloved Tales of Magic series!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdward Eager\u003c\/b\u003e (1911-1964) worked primarily as a playwright and lyricist. It wasn't until 1951, while he was searching for books to read to his young son, Fritz, that he began writing children's stories. His classic Tales of Magic series started with the best-selling \u003ci\u003eHalf Magic, \u003c\/i\u003e published in 1954.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50599924990226,"sku":"9780544671720","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e28bc574-ea4d-491c-b478-979d5343c51d.jpg?v=1732207068","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/half-magic-1-9780544671720","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}