Magic or Not?

<p><strong>Book five in the series called truly magic in a reader's hands by Jack Gantos Newbery Medal winner for <em>Dead End in Norvelt.</em></strong></p><p>When is magic <em>not </em>magic?</p><p>Laura is a girl who goes out of her way to find adventure. So when her family moves to a house with a well in the yard--a wishing well according to Lydia Laura's opinionated new neighbor--Laura is all too willing to make a wish and see what happens. Plenty happens. Thanks to the well Laura and her new friends help save Miss Isabella's house from foreclosure rescue the almost long-lost heir to a fortune and even solve the mystery of the antique desk.</p><p>But is the well truly granting wishes? Or is something else responsible for the adventures of that summer?</p><p>This 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.</p><p>Enjoy all seven of the middle grade novels in Edward Eager's beloved Tales of Magic series!</p>