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Just in time for the holiday season, four classic Edward Eager Tales of Magic in one affordable package.
Ever since Half Magic first hit bookshelves in 1954, 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...
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From Master Storyteller A. R. Silverberry Nine Timeless Tales of Enchantment Does Magic Exist? Discover the strange and curious events that unfold when… A belligerent bailiff has his fortune told A little girl searches for one last spell A reclusive actress receives a mysterious knock on her door An orphan fights to survive in the shadow of a menacing terror Don't stop there… a wizard, a friendless boy, a devil cat, and Shakespeare's...
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In this collection of new and previously published short stories, you will find tales of magic and transformation. Each story features complex characters who face challenges that are bigger than themselves.
• When an old man takes two brothers hostage, the younger one must break spells buried in the past before death claims their city.
• A woman who accidentally raises her grandfather from the dead and must escort him to the deadlands in order...
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"The pacing is excellent and Mark Lord does not waste a word too much."Review of 'Chivalry: A Jake Savage Adventure' at Edi's Book Lighthouse"Mark's story is engaging and thrilling ... his pacing is good, the dialogue is tight, and the plot is absorbing. His style is clean and precise and executed extremely well."Review of 'Bisclavret (The Werewolf)' at StevenTill.comIf you like your fantasy gritty and thrilling then you need to get a copy of Tales...
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Did you know that folktales are more than just stories? They are powerful traditions that can influence perceptions, behavior and attitude. They are stories of magic and powerful emotions that change the lives of the heroes involved. Of course, there are villains too and from them, your child will learn about mischief and ill-will. Allow your child to weight the good versus the good. He/she will learn best that way.
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Ten short story of fantasy, edited by Rayne Hall.The authors of these ten tales have spun yarns based on the premise that magic is real, but it requires skill to harness its force, and abuse brings danger. Suspend your disbelief, and find out what happens when people use magic to gain power, healing, wisdom or love.Some stories take place in fantasy lands, others in the world you know. Some are short, others long; some are funny, others poignant;...
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Curious Tales of Magic and Mystery is a captivating anthology that transports readers into enchanting realms filled with whimsy, adventure, and life lessons. In The Magic Hat, an ordinary hat reveals extraordinary powers, leading its wearer on a mesmerising journey where imagination knows no bounds. Clara, a passionate baker in Disappearing Muffins Mystery, faces a delightful conundrum as her beloved muffins mysteriously vanish, prompting her and...
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Sometimes, there's SO much to do it can be hard to see the magic all around us. On your way to school each morning In the way you grow and learn and change In the unique things that make you - YOU And the BIG mysteries of life But even if you can't see it anymore… It's ALWAYS there! I hope the stories in this book help you remember to look for it – In the world and in yourself – every day!
9) Half magic
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Faced with a dull summer in the city, Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha suddenly find themselves involved in a series of extraordinary adventures after Jane discovers an ordinary-looking coin that seems to grant wishes.
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Varla Ventura, fan favorite on Huffington Post's Weird News, frequent guest on Coast to Coast, and bestselling author of The Book of the Bizarre and Beyond Bizarre, introduces a new Weiser Books Collection of forgotten crypto-classics. Magical Creatures is a hair-raising herd of affordable digital editions, curated with Varla's affectionate and unerring eye for the fantastic. For fairy tale lovers and fans of TV shows like Grimm and Once Upon a Time...
12) Knight's castle
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Tales of magic volume 2
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Four cousins, Roger, Ann, Eliza, and Jack, have an extraordinary summer when, after an old toy soldier comes to life, they find themselves transported back to the days of Robin Hood and Ivanhoe.
13) Magic or not?
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When the family moves to Connecticut, twins James and Laura make new friends and begin a series of unusual adventures after discovering an old well that seems to be magic in their backyard.
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Within the pages of this book, you'll meet an urban demon, a witch in the suburbs, a Jewish vampire, a magic dog, and a golem named Judith. You'll find out what happened to Marx, Freud, and Einstein after they died, read lost Jewish texts, learn about the messiah and her unfolding mission, and spend time with a goofy angel and a kvetchy one--the two of them (perhaps) a couple, but neither of them the transmitters of these tales.
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Witches and warlocks have been part of the fantasy field since its beginning. After all, you need someone to actually use magic if you're going to have it in your story. And magic-users can appear in any setting, from ancient Rome to the modern world, from imaginary kingdoms to the old Salem colony. Here are 25 tales spanning time and space, with only one things in common (aside from great storytelling): witches and warlocks! Included are:
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16) The well-wishers
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Tales of magic volume 6
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James, Laura, and Deborah along with their friends Kip, Lydia, and Gordy relate their experiences when the unpredictable old wishing well in the backyard continues to involve them in a variety of magical adventures.
17) Seven-day magic
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Tales of magic volume 7
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A seven-day book of magic proves to be fractious for five children, who must learn the book's rules and tame its magic.
18) The time garden
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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 a series of adventures back and forth through time.
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Tales of magic volume 3
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On a vacation with their mother and stepfather, Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha find themselves overwhelmed with a lakeful of magical adventures after Mark captures an ancient turtle that seems to have extraordinary powers.
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In the heart of ColorVille, where each dawn bathes the world in a gentle, rose-hued embrace, stands the littlest house belonging to the most enchanting resident - Misty. This magical town, set to the tune of chirping birds and swaying Grand Spectrum Trees, has its share of wonders, but none quite as mischievously delightful as Misty herself.Her lilac abode, sparkling under the first rays of sunlight and bordered by lavender bushes, is an epitome of...
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