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Seven-Day Magic

by Edward Eager

A library book that opens onto an adventure

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A library book that opens onto an adventure

In this concluding volume of Edward Eager’s Tales of Magic, Susan finds a library book that recounts her own life up to the moment she opens it; the remaining pages are blank, ready for the children to fill with wished-for adventures. Their requests bring wizards, strange creatures, a dragon, and a return to the world of Half Magic. The book’s central complication grows from the children mixing magic and having to manage the consequences before the library book is due back. Its self-referential premise ties the act of reading to the children’s imaginative choices, while connecting the adventure to the wider series.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Middle-grade readers interested in magic, dragons, and children’s adventures.
  • Families or educators seeking a read-aloud, as well as children choosing an independent read.
  • Readers who want the concluding book in Edward Eager’s Tales of Magic series.

Themes

Books and imaginationMagic and its consequencesFriendship and shared adventure

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Book overview

The seventh and concluding volume in the series called "truly magic in a reader's hands" by Jack Gantos, Newbery Medal winner for Dead End in Norvelt.

All books are magic, but some are more magical than others.

When Susan opens a strange library book, she discovers it is about her and her friends, leading up to the moment when she opened the book. Beyond that, the pages are blank . . . waiting for the children to wish the book full of adventures.

Fredericka asks for wizards and beasties, and a dragon carries her off. Susan journeys to the world of Half Magic, and finds that mixing magic creates trouble--far too much to deal with before the book is due back at the library. Will their adventure end happily ever after?

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.

Enjoy all seven of the middle grade novels in Edward Eager's beloved Tales of Magic series!

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