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Magic Tree House #10: Ghost Town at Sundown — Content Guide for Parents

By Mary Pope OsborneRandom House Books for Young Readers1997-11-18ISBN 978067998339296 pages
Magic Tree House #10: Ghost Town at Sundown

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

The saga and success of The Magic Tree House continues! The tenth adventure, Ghost Town at Sundown, is filled with the excitement, action, and fun facts always found in Magic Tree House books.
Morgan le Fay has promised to make Jack and Annie masters of the tree house if they can solve four riddles. In Ghost Town at Sundown, the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to a ghost town in the Wild West of the 1880s. There, they meet a mustang herder named Slim as they search for the answer to the second riddle.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Magic Tree House #10: Ghost Town at Sundown appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narrative includes elements of danger, such as being threatened by horse thieves. The mention of being frightened by a ghost suggests a mild level of violence, but it is framed within a fantastical context. The story includes elements that may be considered scary for children, such as ghosts and threats from horse thieves. However, it is framed in a way that is suitable for a younger audience.

  • Does Magic Tree House #10: Ghost Town at Sundown have violence?

    The narrative includes elements of danger, such as being threatened by horse thieves. The mention of being frightened by a ghost suggests a mild level of violence, but it is framed within a fantastical context.

  • Does Magic Tree House #10: Ghost Town at Sundown have scary content?

    The story includes elements that may be considered scary for children, such as ghosts and threats from horse thieves. However, it is framed in a way that is suitable for a younger audience.

  • Does Magic Tree House #10: Ghost Town at Sundown have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the search results for 'Ghost Town at Sundown'. The story does not reference any specific religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies.

  • Does Magic Tree House #10: Ghost Town at Sundown have racial/cultural content?

    No racial themes or explicit racism detected in the search results for 'Ghost Town at Sundown'. The narrative does not address issues of race or racial identity.

  • Does Magic Tree House #10: Ghost Town at Sundown have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results for 'Ghost Town at Sundown'. The content is appropriate for children and does not include any strong language.

  • Does Magic Tree House #10: Ghost Town at Sundown have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results for 'Ghost Town at Sundown'. The narrative does not address environmental issues or climate change.

  • Does Magic Tree House #10: Ghost Town at Sundown have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results for 'Ghost Town at Sundown'. The narrative is aimed at children and does not include any themes of a sexual nature.

  • Does Magic Tree House #10: Ghost Town at Sundown have gender roles?

    The series has been noted for depicting women in traditional gender roles, such as busy with domestic tasks. This framing suggests a reinforcement of traditional gender expectations within the narrative context.

  • Does Magic Tree House #10: Ghost Town at Sundown have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for 'Ghost Town at Sundown'. The narrative focuses on Jack and Annie's adventure in a ghost town without any mention of LGBTQ+ characters or themes.