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  • Published: 15 September 2014
  • ISBN: 9780449815663
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 144
  • RRP: $12.99

A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: Secondhand Magic





For decades, Ruth Chew's classic chapter books full of everyday magic have enchanted early readers. Now that they are in print again, a new generation can fall under her spell and fall in love with reading.

For decades, Ruth Chew’s classic chapter books full of everyday magic have enchanted early readers. Now that they are in print again, a new generation can fall under her spell and fall in love with reading.
 
Why did a witch appear at Nick’s window?
 
Could it have something to do with a mysterious tree in Prospect Park? Ever since Nick and Marjorie discovered it, strange things have been happening. First, they find an odd spoon with no owner. Then a spooky bird follows them home—and talks to them! It must be the witch’s magic!
 
But where has she vanished to? And what is she looking for?

  • Published: 15 September 2014
  • ISBN: 9780449815663
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 144
  • RRP: $12.99

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Praise for A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: Secondhand Magic

"Ruth Chew's classic books perfectly capture the joy of everyday magic."--Mary Pope Osborne, bestselling author of the Magic Tree House series

"A vital piece of the children's book landscape has been restored! The Ruth Chew chapter books are catnip for young readers--simply written yet richly imagined. I'm so happy to see them back in print." --Elizabeth Bluemle, The Flying Pig Bookstore

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