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Edward Eager - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edward McMaken Eager (June 20, 1911 – October 23, 1964) was an American lyricist, playwright, and author of books for children. Eager's works for children were distinctive in their use of the theme o...
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One of my favorite children's authors, Eager isn't nearly as well known as his self-acknowledged inspiration, E. Nesbit. His relative obscurity is undeserved however, as his stories are full of good-natured humor and thoughtful real-world situations, with just a sprinkling of magic for spicy flare.
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books by Edward Eager: science fiction, fantasy, mystery bibliography. ... search by writer, book or series: ... Writers: Edward Eager (1911 - 1964)
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Edward Rutledge Eager, who has been a prominent resident of Canton for many years, is a descendant of one of the old New England families, as noted by Savage in his "Early New England Names." His first ancestor in this country was William Eager, who came to Plymouth, Mass., in the thirties of the seventeenth century.
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What else do readers of Edward Eager read? ... ; What else do readers of Edward Eager read? The closer two writers are, the more likely someone will like both of them. Click on a name to travel along. <<Back to the Start...
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; by Edward Eager; Harcourt Brace; ISBN: 015202073X; 198 pages ... Eager has fun with his farcical land, replete with Robin Hood and his merry band, the nefarious Brian de Bois-Guilbert and Maurice de Bracy, the simpering Rowena and the lovely Rebecca.
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