 GoodReads | | 10,396 | 163 | 1,982 |  (4.06) | 37 | 0 | Edward Eager (1911-1964) worked primarily as a playwright and lyricist. It wasn't until 1951, while searching for books to read to his young son, that he began writing children's stories. In each of his books, he carefully acknowledges his indebtedness to E. Nesbit, whom he considered the best children's writer of all time -- "so that any child who likes my books and doesn't know hers may be led back to the master of us all" — biography from Half Magic … (more) |
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Edward Eager has 1 past event. (show)  The "Bookworms" Book Club Kids ONLY book club for ages 8 to 12 meets monthly to discuss two books. Kids Get 15% Off Selections! Book selections for April 15th meeting: Zora and me by Victoria Bond and T.R. Simon Half Magic by Edward EagerSign up with a bookseller at the store or by calling (970)926-7323
Location: Street: 295 Main Street C101 City: Edwards, Province: Colorado Postal Code: 81632-7932 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)
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| Canonical name | | | Legal name | | | Other names | | | Date of birth | | | Date of death | | | Burial location | | | Gender | | | Nationality | | | Country (for map) | | | Birthplace | | | Place of death | | | Cause of death | | | Places of residence | | | Education | | | Occupations | | | Relationships | | | Organizations | | | Awards and honors | | | Agents | | | Short biography | Began writing children's books after searching for books to read to his son. His popular "magic" stories are heavily influenced by the works of E. Nesbit.  | |
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