Magical coin grants wishes but only half their value for humorous and challenging adventures
Engaging story follows four siblings experiencing magical misunderstandings
Newbery Medal winner for Dead End in Norvelt, expanding the beloved Tales of Magic series
Suitable for both read-aloud and independent reading for children ages 5-12
Book one in the series called "truly magic in a reader's hands" by Edward Eager. It all begins with a strange coin that grants exactly half of what is wished for. The uproarious tale of four siblings who discover a magic charm that grants exactly half of whatever they wish for, leading to hilarious and adventurous results.
