{"product_id":"magic-or-not-9780544671683","title":"Magic or Not?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook five 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 is magic \u003cem\u003enot \u003c\/em\u003emagic?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaura is a girl who goes out of her way to find adventure. So when her family moves to a house with a well in the yard--a wishing well, according to Lydia, Laura's opinionated new neighbor--Laura is all too willing to make a wish and see what happens. Plenty happens. Thanks to the well, Laura and her new friends help save Miss Isabella's house from foreclosure, rescue the almost long-lost heir to a fortune, and even solve the mystery of the antique desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut is the well truly granting wishes? Or is something else responsible for the adventures of that summer?\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":50725305975058,"sku":"9780544671683","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3703df92-db85-4098-95b2-d1ab12e5585e.jpg?v=1734824913","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/magic-or-not-9780544671683","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}