"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
Description
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 or else! and suddenly he and his friends are plunged into just the sort of 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 in bloom? Or sends James on a daring rescue of a damsel in distress? Does it matter? Sometimes the best kind of magic is the kind that isn’t so magical at all . . .
For this group of friends, that one reckless wish kicks off a series of unforgettable events—and even more questions.
- A Classic Children’s Fantasy: A beloved tale for middle grade readers who grew up on books by E. Nesbit and enjoy stories filled with wit, warmth, and wonder.
- Magic or Not?: After Gordy threatens the well, a series of lucky coincidences begins. Is it true enchantment, or are the children simply making their own magic?
- Unforgettable Friends: Join James, Laura, Kip, Lydia, Gordy, and Deborah as they navigate school, friendship, and the mysterious power in their own backyard.
- Doing Good Turns: From reforming a local troublemaker to saving an entire apple orchard, every adventure tests their courage and their belief in the extraordinary.
Genres
Pages240
Released1999
LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN9780547546469
SellerHarperCollins
About the author(s)
Edward Eager (1911–1964) worked primarily as a playwright and lyricist. It wasn’t until 1951, while 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. In each of his books he carefully acknowledges his indebtedness to E. Nesbit, whom he considered the best children’s writer of all time—“so that any child who likes my books and doesn’t know hers may be led back to the master of us all.”
