{"product_id":"the-well-wishers-paperback","title":"The Well-Wishers - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdward Eager\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eN. M. Bodecker\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook six in the series called \"truly magic in a reader's hands\" by Jack Gantos, Newbery Medal winner for \u003cem\u003eDead End in Norvelt.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wishing well is all used up, its magic drained, its enchantment gone dry. Or has it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a reckless moment, Gordy threatens the old well, telling it to get going with its magic or \u003cem\u003eelse!\u003c\/em\u003e and suddenly he and his friends are plunged into just the sort of adventures they'd longed for. But is it \u003cem\u003ereally \u003c\/em\u003ethe well's magic that transforms troublemaker Dicky LeBaron from ne'er-do-well to hero? Or keeps Appledore's orchard in bloom? Or sends James on a daring rescue of a damsel in distress? Does it matter?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSometimes the best kind of magic is the kind that isn't so magical at all. . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy all seven of the middle grade novels in Edward Eager's beloved Tales of Magic series!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdward Eager\u003c\/b\u003e (1911-1964) worked primarily as a playwright and lyricist. It wasn't until 1951, while he was searching for books to read to his young son, Fritz, that he began writing children's stories. His classic Tales of Magic series started with the best-selling \u003ci\u003eHalf Magic, \u003c\/i\u003e published in 1954.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.6 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 30, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-Wishers\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50314556014829,"sku":"9780544671676","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/85bpmEybOk9780544671676.webp?v=1784663119","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-ca\/products\/the-well-wishers-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}