{"product_id":"books-half-magic-1-by-edward-eager","title":"Half Magic, 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eBook one in the series called \"truly magic in a reader's hands\" by Jack Gantos, Newbery Medal winner for Dead End in Norvelt.\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 does: 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 twice as 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","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53767871824145,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780544671720.jpg?v=1783939918","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-half-magic-1-by-edward-eager","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}