The Trouble with Magic

A friendly wizard who is having trouble with his magic fills Barbara's room with roses, Rick's room with pine trees, and the lake in Prospect Park with sea serpents

Chew, Ruth

Children's Books

Dodd, Mead

A broom found in the backyard, near the peach tree, doesn't sweep very well but can do such things as fly Amy and her friend Jean to a witch's cave

Witch's Broom

For decades, Ruth Chew's chapter books about matter-of-fact magic have enchanted early readers. Now a new generation of fantasy fans can discover the magic in these Stepping Stones books. There's something suspicious about that tree. . . . Jen Mace has just moved to Brooklyn. She misses the woods and fields of her old home, but while walking in Prospect Park, Jen meets Mike Steward. Together they become fascinated by an older gentleman who is always surrounded by birds and seems to appear and disappear quite suddenly. Jen and Mike learn that magic can happen when you least expect it. And though it is very exciting, it can also be dangerous.

A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: Magic in the Park

Literature & Fiction

Random House Books for Young Readers

Jen Mace and her new friend Mike Steward learn that magic can happen when you least expect it. And though it is very exciting, it can also be dangerous. Jen has just moved to Brooklyn. She misses the woods and fields of her old home. But while walking in Prospect Park one day, she meets Mike. Together they are fascinated with the older gentleman who is always surrounded by birds and seems to appear and disappear quite suddenly. For decades, Ruth Chew's books have enchanted early readers with the thrill of magic in their own lives. Now these magical tales are once again available to cast their spell on a new generation of fans.

"Ruth Chew's classic books perfectly capture the joy of everyday magic."—Mary Pope Osborne, bestselling author of the Magic Tree House series Jen Mace and her new friend, Mike Steward, learn that magic can happen when you least expect it. And though it is very exciting, it can also be dangerous. Jen has just moved to Brooklyn. She misses the woods and fields of her old home, but while walking in Prospect Park, Jen meets Mike. Together they are fascinated by the older gentleman who is always surrounded by birds and seems to appear and disappear quite suddenly. For decades, Ruth Chew's books have been enchanting early readers with the thrill of magic in their own lives. Now these tales are once again available to work their spell on a new generation of fans.

A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: Magic in the Park (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

Humor

For decades, Ruth Chew's chapter books about matter-of-fact magic have enchanted early readers. Now a new generation of fantasy fans can discover the magic in these Stepping Stones books. How do you hide a wizard in the attic? When Barbara and Rick Benton find a wizard named Harrison Peabody in an old bottle, they quickly discover that magic isn't as simple as it looks. But even tricky magic is better than no magic, and soon the Bentons fly around Prospect Park with a large black umbrella and befriend a sea serpent in the lake. How can they keep Harrison a secret, though, when he's living in their attic?

A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: The Trouble with Magic

When Barbara and Rick Benton find a wizard named Harrison Peabody in an old bottle, they quickly discover that magic isn't as simple as it looks. But even tricky magic is better than no magic, and soon the Bentons are flying around Prospect Park with a large black umbrella and befriending a sea serpent in the lake. How can they keep Harrison a secret, though, when he's living in their attic? Delightful stories that deal with matter-of-fact magic, Ruth Chew's books have been engaging young readers for over 40 years. Now a new generation can discover the timelessness of these marvelous tales.

When Barbara and Rick Benton find a wizard named Harrison Peabody in an old bottle, they quickly discover that magic isn't as simple as it looks. But even tricky magic is better than no magic, and soon the Bentons are flying around Prospect Park with a large black umbrella and befriending a sea serpent in the lake. How can they keep Harrison a secret, though, when he's living in their attic?Delightful stories that deal with matter-of-fact magic, Ruth Chew's books have been engaging young readers for over 40 years. Now a new generation can discover the timelessness of these marvelous tales.

A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: The Trouble with Magic (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

Read the adventure that started it all—Ruth Chew’s very first story! A Wednesday Witch’s magic is best on Wednesdays. On that day, she goes looking for trouble! And one Wednesday, Mary Jane hears a knock on her front door. A mysterious old lady with a skinny black cat has come to visit. It must be a witch! But what mischief is she up to? 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.

A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: The Wednesday Witch (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: The Wednesday Witch

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The Trouble with Magic

Witch's Broom

A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: Magic in the Park

A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: Magic in the Park

A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: Magic in the Park (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: The Trouble with Magic

The Trouble with Magic

A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: The Trouble with Magic (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: The Wednesday Witch (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

A Matter-of-Fact Magic Book: The Wednesday Witch