Half Magic
(OverDrive Listen)
Series:
Tales of magic volume 1.
Published:
Books on Tape 2008
Format:
OverDrive Listen
Edition:
Unabridged
Status:
Checked Out
Description
Beloved by young readers (and the parents lucky enough to share it with them) since it was first published in 1954, Half Magic is the uproarious tale of four children who discover a charm that grants exactly half of whatever they wish for–with results that are twice as unpredictable (and hilarious) as you might expect.
Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha manage to cope with an unexpected trip to the Sahara and a nearly disastrous trip to the time of King Arthur. But can even these plucky and resourceful children deal with the changes magic is bringing to their tight-knit family?
Set in Ohio in the late 1920’s, yet fresh and funny now as the day it was written, Half Magic weaves its spell anew in this full-cast recording that will entrance newcomers as well as fans who have loved this wonderful book for decades.
Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha manage to cope with an unexpected trip to the Sahara and a nearly disastrous trip to the time of King Arthur. But can even these plucky and resourceful children deal with the changes magic is bringing to their tight-knit family?
Set in Ohio in the late 1920’s, yet fresh and funny now as the day it was written, Half Magic weaves its spell anew in this full-cast recording that will entrance newcomers as well as fans who have loved this wonderful book for decades.
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Street Date:
02/05/2008
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780739364390
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 5, 5 Points
Level 5, 5 Points
Lexile measure:
830
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Edward Eager. (2008). Half Magic. Unabridged Books on Tape.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Edward Eager. 2008. Half Magic. Books on Tape.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Edward Eager, Half Magic. Books on Tape, 2008.
MLA Citation (style guide)Edward Eager. Half Magic. Unabridged Books on Tape, 2008.
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Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha manage to cope with an unexpected trip to the Sahara and a nearly disastrous trip to the time of King Arthur. But can even these plucky and resourceful children deal with the changes magic is bringing to their tight-knit family?
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Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha manage to cope with an unexpected trip to the Sahara and a nearly disastrous trip to the time of King Arthur. But can even these plucky and resourceful children deal with the changes magic is bringing to their tight-knit family?
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