This gift-ready set includes the first four books in Edward Eager's classic Tales of Magic series
The four most popular stories—Half Magic, Knight's Castle, Magic by the Lake, and The Time Garden—are ready for middle grade reading pleasure. This set is perfect for gift-giving and for introducing eager new readers to a whole world of wit and magic,
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, the books were called "truly magic in a reader's hands" by Jack Gantos, Newbery Medal winner for Dead End in Norvelt.