Half Magic by Edward Eager

Half Magic

Tales of Magic #1

Edward Eager with N. M. Bodecker (Illustrator)

203 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
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It all begins with a strange coin on a sun-warmed sidewalk. Jane finds the coin, and because she and her siblings are having the worst, most dreadfully boring summer ever, she idly wishes something exciting would happen. And something does: Her wi...

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Moods

adventurous 87%
lighthearted 82%
funny 72%
hopeful 17%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 8%
reflective 6%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 67% | A mix: 26% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.89

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