Part of Magic Tree House, book 35
First published 2021
Jack and Annie find themselves transported to Yosemite National Park, landing in the tallest tree on earth. Their mission seems clear: they must save the wilderness from some unknown threat. But as they explore the grand and peaceful landscape around them, the siblings struggle to understand what danger could possibly exist in this beautiful place. Armed with their sketchbooks, Jack and Annie encounter two mysterious travelers and come face to face with a grizzly bear. Through these meetings, they discover that some dangers cannot be seen but must be felt. The wilderness needs protection, but not in the way they first imagined. Jack and Annie learn that true threats to nature often hide beneath the surface, requiring both courage and compassion to understand and address.
Genres: nature, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: California, Yosemite National Park
Period: 21st-century
112 pages · Hardcover · Random House Books for Young Readers