Book Series · 7 Books
In order from Half Magic to Seven-Day Magic.
The Tales of Magic series is a set of 7 chapter books by Edward Eager, published between 1954 and 1962. Written for ages 7–12, most books run about 220 pages. Subjects across the series include magic, wishes, and siblings.
Four siblings discover a mysterious charm that grants wishes, but with unexpected and often chaotic consequences.
7 books · Published 1954–1962
Four siblings discover a mysterious charm that grants wishes, but with unexpected and often chaotic consequences.
A toy soldier leads Roger and Ann into a magical realm where bravery and heart can save lives.
A wish for magic leads to a lakeful of enchantment and unexpected adventures.
Magic thrives at Mrs. Whiton's house, where time bends and adventures await with a mysterious guide.
A wishing well leads to unexpected adventures and mysteries. Is it magic or something else?
A dried-up wishing well sparks unexpected adventures. Is it magic or something else?
A library book reveals a magical adventure, but can the children handle the chaos before it's due back?
There are 7 books in the Tales of Magic series. It began with Half Magic in 1954, and the newest book, Seven-Day Magic, was published in 1962.
Start with Half Magic and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.
The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The Well-Wishers (Book #6) is the longest book in the series at 44,094 words (228 pages).
Magic by the Lake (Book #3) is the shortest at 36,083 words (224 pages).
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