Half Magic

Name: Half Magic
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (10 reviews)
Author: Edward Eager
ISBN: 9780739366783

Author: Edward Eager

Narrator: Full Cast

Unabridged: 3 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 05/13/2008

Categories: Children's Fiction, Fairy Tales, Classic Children's Stories, Action & Adventure Stories

Synopsis

Beloved by children (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 siblings who discover a charm that grants exactly half of whatever they wish for--with results that are twice as predictable (and hilarious) as you might expect.

Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha manage to cope with an unexpected trip to the Sahara and nearly a disastrous trip to the time of King Arthur. But can these plucky and resourceful children deal with the changes magic is bringing to their tight-knit family?

Set in Ohio in the late 1920s, 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.

About The Author

Edward Eager was a playwright and lyricist who turned his hand to children's books after reading the stories of the great British fantasist E. Nesbit. His seven books remain among the most popular children's fantasies ever written by an American.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Christine on February 12, 2016

childhood fav <3......more

Goodreads review by emma on March 23, 2021

I believe this book genuinely is magic, for two reasons: 1) It came into my life as if propelled by the power of the universe itself. 2) It is a children's book from the 1950s (!!!) that condemns colonialism (!!!!!) and has cool, powerful female characters. It's good stuff. Unfortunately, because I neve......more

Goodreads review by Manny on January 12, 2020

"It seems a shame," said Jane, "that no one's going to know about our adventures. They would make such a good book. If only we could write them down!" "But how would we do that?" asked Mark. "We're just kids. Oh. Wait. You don't mean..." "I certainly do!" said Jane. "We just have to wish for it, and t......more

Goodreads review by Melody on September 08, 2012

Would you believe I grew up in Toledo, Ohio and never noticed while reading and re-reading this that it was set in my hometown? It's true. I don't know if I just figured ALL books were set there, and that's why the street names were so familiar or if I was just extraordinarily clueless. I figured it......more

Goodreads review by Connie on August 25, 2010

Mostly, I love this book. I liked it as a kid (except for that caveat I'll get to in a minute). I like it now, as a grown-up. The story is interesting and engaging. The trouble the kids get themselves into is believable (well, for a fantasy novel...!), and I like their solutions. The problem of havi......more