Half Magic by Edward Eager

Half Magic

Tales of Magic #1

Edward Eager with N.M. Bodecker (Illustrator)

192 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
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It all begins with a strange coin on a sun-warmed sidewalk.Jane finds the coin, and becasue she and her sblings are having the worst, most dreadfully boring summer ever, she idly wishes something exciting would happen.And something does: Her wish ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,156 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
lighthearted 82%
funny 72%
hopeful 17%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 8%
reflective 6%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 67% | A mix: 26% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.89

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