Edward Eager's Tales of Magic/Edward Eager

For over sixty years, Edward Eager's Tales of Magic have been favorites with readers of all ages. Now his four most popular stories-- Half Magic, Knight's Castle, Magic by the Lake, and The Time Garden-- are available in one handsome package. Perfect for gift-giving or for introducing eager new readers to a whole world of wit and magic, this collection will brighten every child's library About the Author: 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.