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Earth Magic
By Mallory Loehr
Thank you for watching my earth child. In an emergency, please call me. . . . So begins the mysterious note Polly and Sam discover in the woods near their grandparents’ farm. There’s no child in sight, but they do find a most unusual rock. Polly and Sam drag it home, but the strange-looking stone won’t stay put! Before long, it is clear that something magical is happening to them again!
Fire Dreams
By Mallory Loehr
Fire Travel Directions, Part 1: With first light use copper, at daylight use gold, at moonlight use silver. This is the message the fire delivers to Sam, Polly, and Joe. But what exactly is fire travel, and where will it take them? Without fully understanding what they’re getting into, the three kids prepare to follow the glowing parchment’s instructions. But it’s always dangerous to play with fire, especially when it’s magic. . .
Fox Eyes
By Mordicai Gerstein
Martin is spending the end of summer with Great-Aunt Zavella. She knows the woods inside and out, every fern and every flower. She even seems to know the red fox that watches Martin when he plays the violin. Aunt Zavella has warned Martin never to stare into a fox’s eyes. But what could possibly happen if he did?
King Arthur's Courage
By Stephanie Spinner
Long ago, in the days of knights and castles, one king became a legend—King Arthur, ruler of all England. Everyone knew of his famous Round Table, but few people knew about his half-sister and her wicked plot against him. Fighting Morgan le Fay’s dark magic was the true test of King Arthur’s courage.
Wind Spell
By Mallory Loehr
Three feathers fall out of the sky into the hands of Joe, Polly, and Sam. It’s clear that magic is touching their lives again when they see words written in the clouds—promising them the ability to fly! What more could kids wish for? But the threesome will soon find out that the power of flight is not only fabulously fun, but also deadly dangerous. . .
Unicorns
By Lucille Recht Penner
Persian unicorns are fierce fighters. Japanese unicorns are just. European unicorns are peaceful. But all unicorns have one thing in common. They are magic! Learn all about unicorn legends, including why people truly believed in them, in this fascinating companion to Dragons. Beautiful full-color illustrations accompany the easy-to-read text.
Dragons
Written by Lucille Recht Penner
Illustrated by Peter Scott
For hundreds of years, people believed dragons were real. They thought dragons lived in caves full of treasure, soared through the air on large bat wings, and breathed fire. Storytellers told tales of dragons that fought knights and kings. Now kids can learn the unnatural history of dragons and recapture their magic with this full-color chapter book.
Water Wishes
Written by Mallory Loehr
Nine-year-old Polly and her younger brother, Sam, find a corked bottle at the beach. Inside is an ancient parchment promising three wishes. Before their adventure is over, older brother Joe will disappear and Polly and Sam will have to journey under the sea to get him back! This first book in the Magic Elements quartet combines magic and adventure in an easy-to-read format perfect for the in-between reader.
The Magic of Merlin
Written by Stephanie Spinner
Illustrated by Valerie Sokolova
In the days of knights and castles, one man knew all the secrets of magic. His name was Merlin. Merlin saw the future. He cast powerful spells. He brought King Arthur to the throne and helped him rule England. Together Merlin and Arthur made history—and became legend. Kids who love magic won’t want to miss this story of Merlin, the greatest magician ever, and his friendship with the once and future king, Arthur, with its beautiful full-color illustrations of Camelot, magic objects, and knights in shining armor.

 

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