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Half Magic (Tales of Magic, #1)

Half Magic (Tales of Magic, #1) book cover
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Fantasy Fiction Young Adult Classics

by Edward Eager, N.M. Bodecker

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3.94 (28.6K ratings)
calendar_today 1954
description 192 pages

Half Magic by Edward Eager, N.M. Bodecker holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 28.6K reader ratings. First published in 1954. The book spans 192 pages.

About Half Magic

Four children wish on a Half Magic coin that gets their mother Alison half-way home, rescued by Mr Smith. Mark's wish zaps them to a desert without island, where half-talking cat Carrie gabbles to a camel. Romantic Katherine battles Launcelot. Eldest Jane rejects siblings for another family. Stubborn youngest, Martha, causes a riot downtown.

Detail Value
Author Edward Eager, N.M. Bodecker
Published 1954
Pages 192
Genres Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Classics
Average Rating 3.94 / 5.00
Total Ratings 28,580

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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28.6K ratings
With a rating of 3.94, Half Magic is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.94
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Half Magic?

Half Magic is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Half Magic worth reading?

Based on 28.6K reader ratings, Half Magic has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Half Magic?

Half Magic has 192 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Half Magic?

Half Magic was written by Edward Eager, N.M. Bodecker. It was first published in 1954.

What is the ISBN for Half Magic?

The ISBN-13 for Half Magic is 9780152020680.0.

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