{"product_id":"magic-by-the-lake-9780544671706","title":"Magic by the Lake","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook three 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\u003eWhen wishing for magic, it's hard not to wish for too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha had stopped to think--oh, if they had only stopped to think!--they would have ordered magic by the pound, or by the day, or even by the halves as they had in \u003cem\u003eHalf Magic. \u003c\/em\u003eBut no, they asked for magic by the lake--and now they have to deal with a whole lakeful of enchantment!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoon the children find themselves cavorting with mermaids, outwitting pirates, and--with the help of a cranky old turtle--granting a little magical help to the one person who needs it most.\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":50647477289234,"sku":"9780544671706","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4409b879-094d-4a92-b4a5-24b2c20f2946.jpg?v=1734800484","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/magic-by-the-lake-9780544671706","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}