by Edward Eager (Author), N. M. Bodecker (Illustrator)
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.
Author Biography
Edward Eager (1911-1964) worked primarily as a playwright and lyricist. It wasn't until 1951, while searching for books to read to his young son, that he began writing children's stories.
Quentin Blake is the internationally acclaimed illustrator of more than two hundred award-winning books, including several classics by Roald Dahl. He lives in London.