Edward Eager

1 series 7 books in order

Edward Eager (1911-1964) was an American lyricist, dramatist, and writer of children's fiction. His children's novels were largely contemporary low fantasy, in which magic appears in the lives of ordinary children. He is credited on our catalog with the Tales of Magic series, including Half Magic, Knight's Castle, and Magic by the Lake.

Born
1911
Known for
Tales of Magic

Series by Edward Eager

Tales of Magic

7 books in order · 1954–1962

  1. Cover of Half Magic

    Half Magic

    1954 · 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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  2. Cover of Knight's Castle

    Knight's Castle

    1956 · 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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  3. Cover of Magic by the Lake

    Magic by the Lake

    1957 · 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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  4. Cover of The Time Garden

    The Time Garden

    1958 · 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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  5. Cover of Magic or Not?

    Magic or Not?

    1959 · 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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  6. Cover of The Well-Wishers

    The Well-Wishers

    Year unknown · Edward Eager

    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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  7. Cover of Seven-Day Magic

    Seven-Day Magic

    1962 · 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.

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