Frank K. (frankthetank) reviewed on + 30 more book reviews
Half Magic, is about four children who encounter magical coins, time-travel herb gardens, and other unlikely devices, is a warm, funny, original adventure. Through a comical series of coincidences, they discover that the coin is magic. Well, it's not totally magic--it's only (you guessed it) half magic. That means there's a certain logic to the wishes one must make to generate a desired outcome. Imagine the results emerging from inaccurate efforts: half invisible, half rescued, half everything! Half Magic is never too cute, and with just enough emotion to complement the magic, this classic is sure to hold a special place in any child's library. If you love Half Magic, You'll love its sequels--Knight's Castle, The Time Garden, and Magic by the Lake.
