Part of Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions, book 20
First published 2012
Jack and Annie step out of the magic tree house into a mountain village in southeast China. They need to locate a specific type of food, but their mission seems straightforward for once. The siblings find themselves near a renowned panda reserve, surrounded by the stunning landscape of southeastern China's peaks. Then the ground begins to shake. They have arrived on the day of a massive earthquake, one that will be remembered throughout history. As the earth trembles beneath their feet, Jack and Annie must navigate both their original quest and this unexpected natural disaster. The brother and sister team faces dangers they never anticipated when they first climbed into the magical tree house. Their search for food becomes secondary as survival takes priority. This adventure tests their courage and resourcefulness in ways their previous time travels never did.
Genres: fiction, adventure, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, survival
Setting: China, Southeast China
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
120 pages · Hardcover · Random House Books for Young Readers