half magic

          Half magic is a magical story by Edward Eager. In it, 4 siblings find a half-magic talisman. Before they realize it's true nature, their mother is whisked halfway home in the middle of a boring conversation and the children stuck on a desert island. When the children finally harness the power of the charm, they each get one day with it, and a brilliant adventure ensues,ending up with the children getting a loving stepfather and everyone becoming thoroughly happy. I would recommend this book to anyone seeking a good, old-fashioned adventure, or anyone who loves magical adventures of any kind.