{"product_id":"half-magic-isbn-9780544671720","title":"Half Magic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook one 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\u003eIt all begins with a strange coin on a sun-warmed sidewalk. Jane finds the coin, and because she and her siblings are having the worst, most dreadfully boring summer ever, she idly wishes something exciting would happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd something \u003cem\u003edoes:\u003c\/em\u003e Her wish is granted. Or not quite. Only half of her wish comes true. It turns out the coin grants wishes—but only by half, so that you must wish for \u003cem\u003etwice \u003c\/em\u003eas much as you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWishing for two times some things is a cinch, but other doubled wishes only cause twice as much trouble. What is half of twice a talking cat? Or to be half-again twice not-here? And how do you double your most heartfelt wish, the one you care about so much it has to be perfect?\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 | \u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eHalf Magic \u003c\/em\u003eis a funny, charming, timeless book, as much a pleasure to read to a child now as it was forty years ago. Those who had it read to them then may even have an obligation to pass on the pleasure.”  —\u003cem\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e   * \"Ingenious make-believe. . . . Satisfying variety, surprise, and laughter. . . . A book children will want to read at one sitting.\"  —\u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal,\u003c\/em\u003e starred review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890068156645,"sku":"NP9780544671720","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780544671720.jpg?v=1730232485","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/half-magic-isbn-9780544671720","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}