Eager's stories.' -New York Times Book Review, 'The combination of real children and fantasy is convincing and funny.' -Booklist 'The same mélange of realism and fantasy, witty talk and believable characterization that has come to be the hallmark of Mr. Eager's stories.' -The New York Times Book Review, 'The combination of real children and fantasy is convincing and funny.' - Booklist 'The same mélange of realism and fantasy, witty talk and believable characterization that has come to be the hallmark of Mr. Eager's stories.' -The New York Times Book Review, 'The combination of real children and fantasy is convincing and funny.' - Booklist 'The same mlange of realism and fantasy, witty talk and believable characterization that has come to be the hallmark of Mr. Titles include Half Magic, Knights Castle, Magic by. His childrens novels feature the appearance of magic in the lives of ordinary children.

There's also unpleasant stereotyping involving an Arab man who tricks the children and mutilated spoken Chinese, but that scene is resolved with the children becoming empathetic to the man's situation and seeking a respectful, compassionate outcome for him.'The combination of real children and fantasy is convincing and funny.' - Booklist 'The same mélange of realism and fantasy, witty talk and believable characterization that has come to be the hallmark of Mr. Four classic Edward Eager Tales of Magic are now available in this box set that makes a perfect gift. Edward McMaken Eager (J October 23, 1964) was an American lyricist, dramatist, and writer of childrens fiction. There's a bit of cartoonish violence, particularly a scene where three fighting knights simultaneously behead each other.

The family is presented with great affection, including the hardworking, lovable mother and her considerate suitor. Magic by the Lake by Eager, Edward 9780544671706 eBay People who viewed this item also viewed Magic by the Lake (Tales of Magic) - Paperback By Eager, Edward - GOOD 4.08 Free shipping Magic by the Lake by Eager, Edward 4.09 Free shipping Magic by the Lake - Paperback By Edward Eager - GOOD 3. The children are largely left in the care of a no-nonsense nanny because their mother works long hours and their father died years ago. Parents need to know that although Half Magic was first published in 1954, it's a timeless classic that feels fresh and funny for modern readers. A kidnapper and thieves threaten the children.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Violence & Scariness in your kid's entertainment guide. Some unnerving scenarios when a girl half-disappears and is left in a ghostly form, and when several boys are believed missing after they're magically transported. A child participates in a jousting tournament. Knights end up beheading each other (the children turn away from the gory scene, and the knights are later restored).

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