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Half Magic
- Narrated by: Words Take Wing (tm) Repertory Company
- Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins
- Categories: Children's Audiobooks, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
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Publisher's Summary
Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha manage to cope with an unexpected trip to the Sahara and nearly a disastrous trip to the time of King Arthur. But can these plucky and resourceful children deal with the changes magic is bringing to their tight-knit family?
Set in Ohio in the late 1920s, yet fresh and funny now as the day it was written. Half Magic weaves its spell anew in this full cast recording that will entrance newcomers as well as fans who have loved this wonderful book for decades.
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- Armen
- 10-19-16
Fun read
We listened to this and as a family of seven with a huge age range I highly recommend it for all ages!
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- Kindle Customer
- 09-26-15
Wonderfully entertaining!
Where does Half Magic rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This is my 7 year old daughter's favorite audio book.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Half Magic?
She loves the scenes where the cat "half speaks", the performers did a wonderful job with the characters!
What does Words Take Wing (tm) Repertory Company bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
The performers really make this book come alive for my daughter (and me) I am hoping they will record more of Edward Eager's books but definitely will be on the lookout for more of these readers' books!
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
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- JONATHAN
- 08-23-17
great reading of a wonderful book
This is a wonderful book, inspired by E. Nesbit's writing. This book is read by a cast of characters and was quite fun. My kids couldn't wait to listen each time we got in the car.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-11-19
well written clasic👍🏻
Very good book. My favorite part was the whole book! cool idea.A charm that grants by half. If you don't have the book get it✅
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- Karen D.
- 06-03-19
Fun story of four siblings on a magical adventure
We thoroughly enjoyed listening to Half Magic. Great story combined with great storytelling— it was a treat. Highly recommended.
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- space
- 05-15-19
Oh, that magic!
We love this magic series so much. I wish the rest of the series was available on audible! Brilliant author. The story draws you in and so many family fun adventures. Magic and fun for everyone to listen to, no matter the age.
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- C. Parham
- 11-14-18
Timeless Adventure
This is a gem of a book, filled with adventure and a happy outcome. The characters are real. We have known or been them. I’d recommend it to anyone of any age who loves magic and adventure-and good writing. No sappy, contrived stories here.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-04-18
Very Magical
This book is so good. it'svery magical. it's a time passer. I would recommend this book
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- 11-14-17
great book
I loved it i remember when the cat started talking for thirty seconds then was quiet for thirty seconds
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- redhedsed
- 08-23-16
Waaaay to slow and redundant for a family read
This book should be read by a little child, perhaps 6 or 7. Anyone else will be bored stiff by the repetition and snail pace of this book!
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