Synopsis
Four children find themselves with a lake full of magic which they use to try to help their stepfather
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About the Author
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, Fritz, that he began writing children's stories. His classic Tales of Magic series started with the best-selling Half Magic, published in 1954. In each of his books he carefully acknowledges his indebtedness to E. Nesbit, whom he considered the best children's writer of all time—"so that any child who likes my books and doesn't know hers may be led back to the master of us all."
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
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Magic by the Lake
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Harcourt Childrens Books, 1957
ISBN 10: 0152504419
ISBN 13: 9780152504410
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0152504419I3N10
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Magic by the Lake
Published by
Harcourt Childrens Books, 1957
ISBN 10: 0152504419
ISBN 13: 9780152504410
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Hardcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0152504419I5N10
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Magic by the Lake
Published by
Harcourt Childrens Books, 1957
ISBN 10: 0152504419
ISBN 13: 9780152504410
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Hardcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0152504419I5N10
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Magic by the Lake
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ISBN 10: 0152504419
ISBN 13: 9780152504410
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Binding is solid. Pages unmarked and only slightly aged. Ex-libris plate. Pages unmarked and only slightly aged. Blue cloth cover has a little wear at edges, mainly at spine tips Dustjacket is quite worn at edges, with several tears and chips, and neatly tape-repaired in middle of front. ; Tales of Magic; 5.5 X 0.75 X 8.5 inches; 183 pages. Seller Inventory # 39629