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Magic Tree House Fact & Fiction: Pirates — Content Guide for Parents

By Mary Pope Osborne, Will OsborneRandom House Children's Books2014-10-14ISBN 9780553521603256 pages
Magic Tree House Fact & Fiction: Pirates

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

About this book

Read the adventure and track the facts—it's two great ebooks in one!
 
Join Jack and Annie as they travel to the time of pirates and treasure maps in Magic Tree House® #4: Pirates Past Noon. Then uncover the facts behind the fiction in Magic Tree House® Fact Tracker: Pirates. It’s two favorite ebooks in one! Find out why Mary Pope Osborne’s #1 New York Times bestselling series is such a hit with kids, parents, and teachers around the world.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Magic Tree House Fact & Fiction: Pirates appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes elements of danger such as pirates armed with guns and knives. It also mentions historical events involving slavery and killings, but the overall presentation is calibrated for young readers, indicating that no one is seriously harmed. The book contains elements that may be scary for young children, such as pirates and disaster sites like the Titanic, but it is designed to be appropriate for ages 6-7, ensuring that the fear factor is manageable.

  • Does Magic Tree House Fact & Fiction: Pirates have violence?

    The book includes elements of danger such as pirates armed with guns and knives. It also mentions historical events involving slavery and killings, but the overall presentation is calibrated for young readers, indicating that no one is seriously harmed.

  • Does Magic Tree House Fact & Fiction: Pirates have scary content?

    The book contains elements that may be scary for young children, such as pirates and disaster sites like the Titanic, but it is designed to be appropriate for ages 6-7, ensuring that the fear factor is manageable.

  • Does Magic Tree House Fact & Fiction: Pirates have religious themes?

    No religious content or themes detected in the search results.

  • Does Magic Tree House Fact & Fiction: Pirates have racial/cultural content?

    The book mentions Christopher Columbus and presents a critical view of his actions, portraying him as a thief rather than a hero. This suggests a framing that critiques historical narratives surrounding race and colonialism.

  • Does Magic Tree House Fact & Fiction: Pirates have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results.

  • Does Magic Tree House Fact & Fiction: Pirates have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results.

  • Does Magic Tree House Fact & Fiction: Pirates have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results.

  • Does Magic Tree House Fact & Fiction: Pirates have gender roles?

    The narrative depicts women in traditional roles, primarily engaged in domestic tasks like sewing, while the main adventures are primarily undertaken by male characters, suggesting a reinforcement of traditional gender roles.

  • Does Magic Tree House Fact & Fiction: Pirates have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for the book.