# Tales of Magic 4-Book Boxed Set - Boxed Set

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.

**Number of Pages:** 896

**Dimensions:** 2.4 x 7.7 x 5.2 IN

**Publication Date:** October 18, 2016

## Details

- **Price:** 39.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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- Tales of Magic 4-Book Boxed Set - Boxed Set

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