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The Magic House Hardcover – January 1, 1992

by Robyn Harbert Eversole (Author), Peter Palagonia (Illustrator)
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April, who sees her house in an imaginative way that can turn the stairs into a waterfall and the living room into a desert, tries to share her vision with her older sister Meredith as Meredith practices her ballet steps
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 10 years
  2. Print length
    1 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 4
  5. Dimensions
    10.25 x 0.25 x 9.25 inches
  6. Publisher
    Orchard Books
  7. Publication date
    January 1, 1992
  8. ISBN-10
    9780531059241
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0531059241
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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

April knows her house is magic--there's a waterfall down the stairs, a desert on the first floor and even two not very scary monsters in the basement. But older sister Meredith, who "didn't believe the house was magic," heartlessly dissolves these fantasies with a dose of reality, telling April to stop sliding down the stairs when April believes she is playing in the waterfall. When Meredith rehearses her role as a swan for a dance recital, April helps her sister "see" a lake with reeds in the front hall. Meredith soon becomes "a white swan on the beautiful blue lake in the middle of April's magic house." Eversole neatly pays tribute to the power of imagination in this inventive twist on sibling interdependence. The reader sees the house's imaginary landscapes through April's eyes, in soft, glowing colors; the children's faces, however, are insufficiently varied in expression and somewhat masklike. Nevertheless, this is a magical and promising first effort for both author and illustrator. Ages 4-7.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2-- April is convinced that her house is magic. A waterfall flows down the stairs, a desert covers the first floor, and two monsters (in the guise of washer and dryer) live in the basement. The only glitch is her big sister, Meredith, who is too mature for this kind of nonsense and is interested in more serious pursuits. When the older girl has a problem getting the right feeling into her role as a swan in an upcoming ballet recital, however, it is April to the rescue. The pool that has been collecting at the bottom of the waterfall in the front hall is the perfect place to imagine being a swan. The sisters share a special moment as Meredith glides over the water, finally realizing the magic of imagination. The dreamlike quality of the illustrations is perfect for this story. Readers see what April is thinking, and Meredith is actually transformed into a swan in the final pages. The book does not leave much to readers' imaginations, but the development of the story hinges on knowing what is in April's mind. Primary graders will be quick to identify with her in the face of a know-it-all older sister, and be encouraged that, despite their range in age, these siblings can still dream together. --Lisa S. Murphy, Dauphin County Library System, Harrisburg, PA
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0531059243
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orchard Books (January 1, 1992)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 1 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780531059241
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0531059241
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 10 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.25 x 0.25 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

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Robyn Eversole

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I write books for development professionals and books for children. People often ask if I am the same Robyn Eversole. The answer is yes!

I am from West Virginia, USA and now live in Tasmania, Australia. I love to write and to talk about writing. I'm also passionate about regions and communities, and what people can do to make a difference in their local place.

If you are interested in my books for children - such as EAST DRAGON, WEST DRAGON and others - please see my Simon & Schuster Author Page (http://authors.simonandschuster.com/Robyn-Eversole/19344526) or just click on the links from this site!

If you are interested in my books about regional and community development - such as KNOWLEDGE PARTNERING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, please see my Routledge author page (https://www.routledge.com/authors/i12209-robyn-eversole) or click on these books! You can also view my university profile at Swinburne University in Melbourne, Australia (www.swinburne.edu.au).

If you would like to contact me directly or book me for a talk or workshop, please visit my Facebook author page (https://www.facebook.com/Robyn.Eversole.authorpage/) or email me directly at: creek@activ8.net.au

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Anne V Hanks
5.0 out of 5 stars Finding an old treasure
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019
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One of the favorite of my daughter . Now of her own daughter. So happy to have found it again! And in great condition !
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akahearoltz
5.0 out of 5 stars Great children's book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2014
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This book is something special I had growing up and wanted to buy a copy, but the cover was not the illustrated version and when ordering I was unsure if it would be the correct one. Fortunately it was. For the seller, I would include the actual book cover in the future.
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Tatia
1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible illustrations and lame story
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2020
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Can not recommend it
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Kat
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2019
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Childhood memory passed to my kids
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Mike Joy
5.0 out of 5 stars The magic of faith
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2007
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The story of childhood make-believe becomes something more when coupled with her jaded sister's realism. It makes a wonderful lesson on faith!
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Leslie Moise, Author
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly magical
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2016
When I read this to my two nieces (6 and 5) they immediately say, "Again, again!" They love how April sees things someone without imagination can't see in her house. The five year old especially loves how April's older sister becomes a swan when she practices ballet using April's imagination as a guide. A wonderful book that captures the magic of childhood.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Read it again!
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2011
As a librarian, I've read this wonderful story to many youngsters. Every time I finish the book, the children say, "Read it again!"
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