Series by Edward Eager
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Buy on Amazon1954 · Edward Eager
Jane finds a strange coin on a sidewalk during a dreadfully boring summer and idly wishes something exciting would happen. Her wish is granted, but…
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Buy on Amazon1956 · Edward Eager
When an ancient toy soldier comes alive, the Old One grants Roger's wish to adventure in Sherwood Forest, with a second wish promised if he can earn…
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Buy on Amazon1957 · Edward Eager
Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha discover that a lakeful of magic, rather than magic ordered by the pound or day, causes extraordinary events…
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Buy on Amazon1958 · Edward Eager
While spending the summer in a house by the sea, four cousins, Roger, Ann, Eliza, and Jack, discover a bank of wild thyme whose magic propels them on…
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Buy on Amazon1959 · Edward Eager
Laura and her family move to a country house in Connecticut with a well in the yard, and Laura, who believes in making wishes, finds her first wish…
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Just when the children think the magic in an old well is played out and swear an oath not to make more wishes until the well gives a sign, Gordy…
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Buy on Amazon1962 · Edward Eager
A seven-day book of magic proves fractious for five children, who must learn the book's rules and tame its magic.
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Edward Eager written?
We list 7 books by Edward Eager across 1 series, published between 1954–1962 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Edward Eager's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Half Magic.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Edward Eager's books?
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