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Magic Tree House 56 Book Mega Set - Mary Pope Osborne (Original Magic Tree House books and Merlin Missions Magic Tree House books) — Content Guide for Parents

By Mary Pope OsborneScholastic2019ISBN 9781338622478
Magic Tree House 56 Book Mega Set - Mary Pope Osborne (Original Magic Tree House books and Merlin Missions Magic Tree House books)

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

About this book

This time-traveling extravaganza invites kids to follow Jack and Annie around the world and all through history-starting at the beginning. 56 books 29 Magic Tree House and 27 Merlin Missions. Subject & Themes: Fantasy, World History, Time Travel, Reluctant Reader Appeal, American History Grades: 2 - 5 Ages: 7 - 10 Titles include Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, Pirates Past Noon, Night of the Ninjas, Afternoon on the Amazon, Sunset of the Sabertooth, Midnight on the Moon, Dolphins at Daybreak, Ghost Town at Sundown, Lions at Lunchtime, Polar Bears Past Bedtime, Vacation Under the Volcano, Day of the Dragon King, Viking Ships at Sunrise, Hour of the Olympics, Tonight on the Titanic, Buffalo Before Breakfast, Tigers at Twilight, Dingoes at Dinnertime, Civil War on Sunday, Revolutionary War on Wednesday, Twister on Tuesday, Earthquake in the Early Morning, Stage Fright on a Summer Night, Good Morning, Gorillas, Thanksgiving on Thursday, High Tide in Hawaii, A Big Day for Baseball, Christmas in Camelot, Haunted Castle on Hallow's Eve, Summer of the Sea Serpent, Winter of the Ice Wizard, Carnival at Candlelight, Season of the Sandstorms, Night of the New Magicians, Blizzard of the Blue Moon, Dragon of the Red Dawn, Monday with a Mad Genius, Dark Day in the Deep Sea, Eve of the Emperor Penguin, Moonlight on the Magic Flute, A Good Night for Ghosts, Leprechaun in Late Winter, A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time, A Crazy Day with Cobras, Dogs in the Dead of Night, Abe Lincoln At Last, A Perfect Time For Pandas, Stallion at Starlight, Hurry Up Houdini!, High Time for Heroes, Soccer on Sunday, Shadow of the Shark, Balto of the Blue Dawn, Danger in the Darkest Hour

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Magic Tree House 56 Book Mega Set - Mary Pope Osborne (Original Magic Tree House books and Merlin Missions Magic Tree House books) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The series includes suspenseful situations where characters are chased by dinosaurs and threatened by cowboys with guns. While these scenarios create tension, they are resolved positively, making the overall tone appropriate for children. While the series involves suspenseful situations, it is designed to be age-appropriate and not genuinely frightening. The adventures are intended to intrigue rather than scare young readers.

  • Does Magic Tree House 56 Book Mega Set - Mary Pope Osborne (Original Magic Tree House books and Merlin Missions Magic Tree House books) have violence?

    The series includes suspenseful situations where characters are chased by dinosaurs and threatened by cowboys with guns. While these scenarios create tension, they are resolved positively, making the overall tone appropriate for children.

  • Does Magic Tree House 56 Book Mega Set - Mary Pope Osborne (Original Magic Tree House books and Merlin Missions Magic Tree House books) have scary content?

    While the series involves suspenseful situations, it is designed to be age-appropriate and not genuinely frightening. The adventures are intended to intrigue rather than scare young readers.

  • Does Magic Tree House 56 Book Mega Set - Mary Pope Osborne (Original Magic Tree House books and Merlin Missions Magic Tree House books) have religious themes?

    The series includes elements of Arthurian legend, featuring characters like Morgan le Fay and Merlin the Magician. These figures are tied to historical and mythological narratives, suggesting a blend of fantasy with cultural storytelling.

  • Does Magic Tree House 56 Book Mega Set - Mary Pope Osborne (Original Magic Tree House books and Merlin Missions Magic Tree House books) have racial/cultural content?

    The series features diverse historical settings and characters but does not explicitly address race as a central theme or issue. The focus is on adventure and exploration of different cultures.

  • Does Magic Tree House 56 Book Mega Set - Mary Pope Osborne (Original Magic Tree House books and Merlin Missions Magic Tree House books) have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book series. The language used is suitable for children and focuses on adventure and learning.

  • Does Magic Tree House 56 Book Mega Set - Mary Pope Osborne (Original Magic Tree House books and Merlin Missions Magic Tree House books) have climate change?

    The series explores various historical and scientific themes but does not specifically address climate issues or environmental activism as a central theme.

  • Does Magic Tree House 56 Book Mega Set - Mary Pope Osborne (Original Magic Tree House books and Merlin Missions Magic Tree House books) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book series. The narrative focuses on adventure and exploration without any themes of a sexual nature.

  • Does Magic Tree House 56 Book Mega Set - Mary Pope Osborne (Original Magic Tree House books and Merlin Missions Magic Tree House books) have gender roles?

    The series features both male and female protagonists, Jack and Annie, but does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. Their adventures are centered on exploration rather than gender dynamics.

  • Does Magic Tree House 56 Book Mega Set - Mary Pope Osborne (Original Magic Tree House books and Merlin Missions Magic Tree House books) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book series. The focus is on the adventures of siblings Jack and Annie as they explore different historical periods and places.