Half Magic Audiobook

" Despite the fact that this book was written over 60 years ago and takes place nearly 100 years ago, it's an enjoyable classic. Lots of adventure, female and male main characters (a must for my daughter, she needs to have at least 1 girl protagonist), easy reading. Definitely recommend. "

" I just finished reading this to my kids. Good read-a-loud. "

" It's really a nostalgia thing for me. My mother handed it to me on a day when I was kicking around complaining about being bored. "

" This was a brief capitulation to nostalgia - I loved reading books about magic when I was a kid. Doug got me a set of 4 Edward Eager books including Half Magic. It was really fun to revisit the 50's - even though it's dated it's still fun and engaging - "

" One of my favorite kids book, both as a child and as an adult. Lovely characterization, excellent writing for reading aloud, amusing plot twists. The meeting is the desert is a special treat for those who have read more of the series. "

" This is the first of a series of four classic children's stories by Edward Eager. The sequels are Magic By the Lake, Knight's Castle, and The Thyme Garden. They are unforgettable masterpieces. "

" Yes, this is a book for young adults. But it is about magic AND it is hilarious. What if when you made a magic wish it came true, but only halfway? Hilarity, that's what happens. "

" edward eager's books are wonderful. "

" best book in the world got to read "

" Very charming children/young adult's book. I would have enjoyed it immensely had I read it as a kid, but I am glad I read it as an adult for the first time. It was a pleasure to taste a little of the wonder and warmth that was so common in my childhood but so rare in my grown-up life. "

" Another one of my childhood favorites! "

" Fun story for small children, but the language and writing style were a bit dated rather than classic. "

" "Half Magic" is a well written book. It shows that magic is not simple. "

" We listened to this one together. We all thought it was ok. A fun idea, but the writing felt a little dated - (written in the 50's) "

" as charming and fun as i remembered! my kiddos loved it! "

" I'd forgotten how much I enjoy children's books. Full of wonder, frivolity, and light-hearted fun with a tad of moral righteousness, Half Magic has inspired me to revisit old favorites and indulge myself in a tea party with my inner child. "

" This was one of the best children's books I have read in a long time. The story is so fun and imaginative, and had all of us intrigued. A perfect read-aloud that I highly recommend! I'm thrilled to know there are more books in the series. "

" Really funny and fun to read. "

" Charming and whimsical. Written with unobtrusive wit and wisdom. No bad guys, though: just ornery kids getting into and out of trouble. A recommendation from GGP. "

" A fun story about 4 siblings who get mixed up in some magic that only works in halves. When they mixed up in some interesting adventures they find that what they've been missing is a someone. . . who might it be? "

" Edward Eager is a favorite author in our house. The stories are imaginative yet free from the mucky muck that many newer books contain. They are perfect for a young child who is an advanced reader. "

" One of my absolute favorite book series of all time! This is my first time re-reading it in probably over a decade (since technically the versions we had when I was little belong to my brother and he took them) and, so far after this first book, it's as great as I remembered. "

" it was funny i loved the part with the burning plum on the knight's nose. "

" By far my favorite. I like fictional stories a lot, especially those that include magic. I liked the part in the book where they went back into King Arthur's time. "

" I liked the half thing and thought it was a great idea. My favourite character is Jane. "

" it was funny i loved the part with the burning plum on the knight's nose. "

" Read this to the boys. Lots of fun. They all loved it--and then went and checked out the sequel on their own!!! "

" This is a fun book for children younger than ten. I am going to read this with my eight year old because he will need some help with background information as the book is set in the early 1900s. "

" Cute, imaginitive story. Simple to read. "

" A fun kids book. Do you think of six unbelievable things before breakfast? "

" By far my favorite. I like fictional stories a lot, especially those that include magic. I liked the part in the book where they went back into King Arthur's time. "

" This book is great. Something about kids getting to use magic, but with a fun twist, was cool. I think anyone who likes fantasy and understands what its like to be a kid will enjoy this book. "

" This was an amazing book! "

" I was looking for books for my cousin's birthday and came across this. I was shocked that I never read it when I was younger because I loved to read, and this book was definitely something I would have enjoyed at that time. I enjoyed it mow as well. "

" Fun book. What would you do if you could have anything you wished for but unfortunately you only received half of it. Would that change your summer? It was silly and sweet. I really think my kids would like it. "

" I read this a few years ago and I really loved it, I actually really want to read it again, or maybe I'll just buy it. It's amazing and it's amusing with half talking cats and people winding up halfway to where they wished they were. It's a very good read! "