Magic by the Lake

by Edward Eager

Published 1 April 1957
On a vacation, four children find themselves with an entire lake full of magic, which they must tame and learn how to handle in order to find the treasure that waits for them.

Knight's Castle

by Edward Eager

Published 29 November 1973
Four cousins, Roger, Ann, Eliza, and Jack, have an extraordinary summer when, after an old toy soldier comes to life, they find themselves transported back to the days of Robin and Ivanhoe.

The Well-Wishers

by Edward Eager

Published 1 December 1985
Six children relate their experiences with an unpredictable old wishing well that involves them in some magical adventures during an eventful autumn.

The Time Garden

by Edward Eager

Published 29 June 1972
This is an American classic about four children who are sent to stay with an elderly friend of their parents. They are sure they're in for a boring summer, until they discover that the thyme in the herb garden is magic. The children are transported to the American Civil War, Victorian England, and even end up meeting their own parents on one of the magical adventures they had when they were children.

Half Magic

by Edward Eager and N M Bodecker

Published 1 March 1954
Four children looking forward to an ordinary summer enjoy a series of fantastic adventures by double-wishing on an ancient coin.

Magic or Not?

by Edward Eager

Published December 1959
When the family moves to Connecticut, twins James and Laura make new friends and begin a series of unusual adventures after discovering an old well that seems to be magic in their backyard.