Dieser Autor, inspiriert von seiner Kindheitsliebe zu L. Frank Baums Oz-Serie und dem Wunsch, Geschichten für seinen eigenen Sohn zu finden, schuf magische Erzählungen für junge Leser. Er drückte häufig seine tiefe Bewunderung für E. Nesbit aus, die er als die größte Kinderbuchautorin betrachtete. Neben seinen beliebten Kinderbüchern war er auch als bekannter Liedtexter und Dramatiker erfolgreich. Seine einzigartigen Beiträge zur Kinderliteratur entspringen dem persönlichen Bestreben, die Geschichten zu schaffen, die er sich gewünscht hätte.
An American classic about four children who discover that the lake by their summer house is full of magic. They find themselves awash with enchantment as they embark on a summer full of magical adventures including outwitting pirates and giving a helping hand to explorers in the North Pole.
While spending the summer in a house by the sea, four cousins, Roger, Ann, Eliza, and Jack, discover a bank of wild thyme whose magic propels them on a series of adventures back and forth through time.
James, Laura, and Deborah along with their friends Kip, Lydia, and Gordy relate their experiences when the unpredictable old wishing well in the backyard continues to involve them in a variety of magical adventures.
An old well that might be magic affords an exciting summer for the twins, James and Laura, and helps them to right an ancient wrong.
Four children find a magic way to go back into the time of Ivanhoe and Robin Hood.
Four children looking forward to an ordinary summer enjoy a series of fantastic adventures by double-wishing on an ancient coin
Four cousins spending a summer in a house by the sea discover a magic thyme garden from which they embark on a number of adventures in time.
As the final installment in a captivating series, this volume promises to deliver a magical reading experience that has enchanted audiences. Jack Gantos, acclaimed for his Newbery Medal-winning work, weaves a rich narrative filled with humor and poignant moments. Readers can expect a satisfying conclusion that ties together the themes and character arcs developed throughout the series, showcasing Gantos's signature storytelling style.
