Part of Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions, book 9
First published 2007
Merlin has fallen into a mysterious silence in Camelot. The great magician refuses to eat, sleep, or speak to anyone. Morgan le Fay knows only Jack and Annie can help break this spell. She sends the siblings from Frog Creek on an urgent mission through the magic tree house. They must discover one of the four secrets of happiness to save Merlin. Their destination takes them to feudal Japan in the 1600s, to the bustling capital city of Edo. Jack and Annie find themselves in a world of samurai warriors, ancient traditions, and breathtaking beauty. They carry only a research book and a magic wand governed by three important rules. As they navigate this foreign land, they must solve the puzzle of happiness while avoiding the dangers that surround them. The fate of the beloved magician depends on their success in this distant time and place.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, quest
Setting: Camelot, Edo, Feudal Japan
Period: 1600s
121 pages · Paperback · Listening Library (Audio)