Seven-Day Magic
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1962 · Est. 5 hour read

Seven-Day Magic

Written by Edward Eager · Illustrated by N. M. Bodecker

Book #7 in the Tales of Magic series

A library book reveals a magical adventure, but can the children handle the chaos before it's due back?

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224 pages· 36,121 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Susan finds a library book that writes her and her friends' adventures as they happen. When Fredericka wishes for wizards and dragons, chaos ensues. Susan must navigate the world of Half Magic, where mixing spells leads to unexpected trouble. With the book's return deadline looming, can they resolve their magical mishaps in time? Dive into this enchanting tale where every page turns into a new adventure, and discover if their story ends happily ever after.

From the publisher

The seventh and concluding volume in the series called “truly magic in a reader’s hands” by Jack Gantos, Newbery Medal winner for Dead End in Norvelt.All books are magic, but some are more magical than others.When Susan opens a strange library book, she discovers it is about her and her friends, leading up to the moment when she opened the book. Beyond that, the pages are blank . . . waiting for the children to wish the book full of adventures.Fredericka asks for wizards and beasties, and a dragon carries her off. Susan journeys to the world of Half Magic, and finds that mixing magic creates trouble–far too much to deal with before the book is due back at the library. Will their adventure end happily ever after?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.Enjoy all seven of the middle grade novels in Edward Eager’s beloved Tales of Magic series!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
224
Words
36,121
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
750L
Themes & topics
Books about wishesBooks about magicBooks about summerBooks about readingBooks about vacations
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~R
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
32201
Publication
Published
August 30, 2016
First published
January 1, 1962
Publisher
CY
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780544671652

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