This gift-ready set includes the first four books in Edward Eager's classic Tales of Magic series

The four most popular stories—Half Magic, Knight's Castle, Magic by the Lake, and The Time Garden—are ready for middle grade reading pleasure. This set is perfect for gift-giving and for introducing eager new readers to a whole world of wit and magic,

This funny and gentle classic series is an enjoyable read-aloud and also a strong choice for independent reading. For fans of such favorite series as The Penderwicks and The Vanderbeekers, the books were called "truly magic in a reader's hands" by Jack Gantos, Newbery Medal winner for Dead End in Norvelt.

  “These are wonderful books, all filled with the power of the imagination and the possibility that anything can happen at any time, to anyone. Eager’s style is funny, wise, and entertaining.” —Alice Hoffman, author of Aquamarine and Practical Magic   “Few people understand the delicious lure of everyday magic like Edward Eager did. He understood so well the promise of the impossible and the delight of wishing—but he also understood that no kid wants magic to be too easy. Timelessly honest, dangerously funny. I'm thrilled that modern kids will find all the best there is in this collection.” —Linda Urban, author of A Crooked Kind of Perfect