Books like Magic by the Lake (Tales of Magic #3) by Edward Eager
During a vacation by a lake, four siblings—Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha—discover that the waters are filled with unexpected magic. The children meet mermaids, run afoul of pirates and cannibals, and are joined by a sly elderly turtle and Ali Baba’s forty thieves. Their playful experiments with lake‑made magic culminate in a surprising rescue of their stepfather, Mr. Smith, who is struggling to keep his family bookstore afloat.
First publish date: 1957
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Edward Eager
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