{"product_id":"half-magic-1-paperback","title":"Half Magic, 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook one in the series called \"truly magic in a reader's hands\" by Jack Gantos, Newbery Medal winner for \u003cem\u003eDead End in Norvelt.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 \u003cem\u003edoes: \u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003etwice \u003c\/em\u003eas 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":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50592838254815,"sku":"9780544671720","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/JeGK2xeNAd9780544671720.webp?v=1784746300","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/half-magic-1-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}