Part of Magic Tree House, book 14
First published 2008
Jack and Annie step out of the Magic Tree House into ancient China. The powerful Dragon King has commanded his soldiers to destroy every book in the empire. Flames consume scrolls and manuscripts while people flee in terror. Jack and Annie watch helplessly as centuries of knowledge turn to ash. They must find a way to rescue at least one book from the burning. But the emperor's guards patrol everywhere, searching for anyone who defies the order. Time runs short as the soldiers close in. Jack and Annie face an impossible choice between their own safety and saving the written word. Their mission will test their courage against one of history's most ruthless rulers. The fate of knowledge itself hangs in the balance.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: China, Magic Tree House
Period: Ancient
68 pages · Paperback · Random House for Young Readers