Author(s): Edward Eager; N. M. Bodecker (Illustrator)

Children's fiction

This gift-ready set includes the first four books in Edward Eager's classic Tales of Magic series

The four most popular stories--Half Magic, Knight's Castle, Magic by the Lake, and The Time Garden--are ready for middle grade reading pleasure. This set is perfect for gift-giving and for introducing eager new readers to a whole world of wit and magic,

This 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, the books were called "truly magic in a reader's hands" by Jack Gantos, Newbery Medal winner for Dead End in Norvelt.