The Well-Wishers (Tales of Magic, 6) - Softcover

Eager, Edward

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0544671678 ISBN 13: 9780544671676

Publisher: Clarion Books, 2016

Synopsis

The wishing well is all used up, its magic drained, its enchantment gone dry. Or has it? In a reckless moment, Gordy threatens the old well, telling it to get going with its magic o"r else! "and that seems to do the trick. Suddenly Laura, Lydia, James, and Kip who feared their autumn would unfold without magic are plunged into just the sort of outlandish adventures they'd longed for. But is it "really" the well's magic that transforms troublemaker Dicky LeBaron from ne'er-do-well to hero? Or keeps Appledore's orchard and love life in bloom? Or sends James on a doubly daring rescue of a damsel in distress? What does it matter? Sometimes the best kind of magic is the kind that isn't so magical at all. . . ."

About this title

Review:

"A keen insight into human behavior . . ., a subtle twist of humor, and an ability to hold action to a fast pace keep Mr. Eager's books well out in front for popularity and charm. This one will delight." --Christian Science Monitor

"Delectable wordplay and a light, witty touch make these adventures pure delight. Deserves an exalted place on every bookshelf of classics." --Booklist

About the Author:

Edward Eager (1911-1964) worked primarily as a playwright and lyricist. It wasn't until 1951, while he was searching for books to read to his young son, Fritz, that he began writing children's stories. His classic Tales of Magic series started with the best-selling Half Magic, published in 1954.

About this edition

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0544671678
• ISBN 13: 9780544671676
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 228
• Illustrator: Bodecker N. M.