Copyright Date:
2016
Edition Date:
1999
Release Date:
08/30/16
Illustrator:
Bodecker, N. M.,
Pages:
203 pages
ISBN:
0-544-67165-1
ISBN 13:
978-0-544-67165-2
Dewey:
Fic
LCCN:
99022563
Dimensions:
20 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Horn Book
These well-loved books retain the original illustrations but have been reissued with jacket art by Quentin Blake. The colorful covers should lure new readers to these homages to E. Nesbit.
Word Count:
36,619
Reading Level:
5.0
Interest Level:
4-7
Accelerated Reader:
reading level: 5.0
/ points: 5.0
/ quiz: 32201
/ grade: Middle Grades
Reading Counts!:
reading level:5.1 /
points:10.0 /
quiz:Q20549
Lexile:
750L
The seventh and concluding volume in the series called "truly magic in a reader's hands" by Jack Gantos, Newbery Medal winner for Dead End in Norvelt.
All books are magic, but some are more magical than others.
When Susan opens a strange library book, she discovers it is about her and her friends, leading up to the moment when she opened the book. Beyond that, the pages are blank . . . waiting for the children to wish the book full of adventures.
Fredericka asks for wizards and beasties, and a dragon carries her off. Susan journeys to the world of Half Magic, and finds that mixing magic creates trouble—far too much to deal with before the book is due back at the library. Will their adventure end happily ever after?
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.
Enjoy all seven of the middle grade novels in Edward Eager's beloved Tales of Magic series!