Mrs Coverlet's Magicians [Hardcover]

Mary Nash (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2000

Toad Persever is up to something - his brother and sister are sure of it. Their baby-sitter has been acting very strangely. Could quirky Toad have put her under a magic spell? This is a warm, funny, and magical story of three children "home alone."

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About the Author

Mary Nash is the author of three books about Malcolm, Molly, and the Toad, the protagonists of Mrs. Coverlet's Magicians. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Little Brown & Company (January 2000)
• ISBN-10: 0316598097
• ISBN-13: 978-0316598095
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,194,511 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for your little rascal, November 18, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Mrs.Coverlet's Magicians - Book #2 (Lost Treasures) (Paperback)

I'm an old geezer now, but I did get a kick out of this one when I was a young troublemaker. In contrast to another reviewer, I can recommend this book because it is lacking a socially redeeming message. It is simply a good read, mostly about a little boy brimming with mischief. Back then he elicited admonition and laughter. Today they would diagnosis him as having "ADHD" and put him on Ritalin. It's definitely not in the league with Huck Finn, but it is fun all the same.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Before ther was Harry Potter, there was the Toad., December 3, 2003

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This review is from: Mrs.Coverlet's Magicians - Book #2 (Lost Treasures) (Paperback)

Mary Nash was a terrific writer with a great sense of humor and a mischievous imagination. I've been re-reading this book since the mid-sixties. Very funny. I can't wait until there are grandchildren for me to read this to. While it's a great Christmas story, it can be enjoyed by people of all faiths; the characters are wonderfully human and funny.

Mary Nash wrote a book before this - "While Mrs. Coverlet Was Away" - and another after this - "Mrs. Coverlet's Detectives" - but this was the best of the three.

I don't know if the re-issue has the orginal illustrations by Garret Price, but there's probably an orginal copy in your public library, so check them out when you can. They added a lot to the story. Price's pictures are priceless (pardon the pun).

Incidently, try the chocolate bread pudding recipe. My version is a Thanksgiving standby. Just follow the directions in the book. Serve hot or warm with whipped cream on top.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A book that left a strong memory from my childhood., August 13, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Mrs Coverlet's Magicians (Hardcover)

A wonderful story that has stayed in my mind from my childhood. I would recommend this 100% for a 4-6th grader. A wonderful story of family, warmth and caring, with humor and adventure. I sought this book out for my own children to read, and they enjoyed it thoroughly.