Part of Magic Tree House, book 24
First published 2010
Jack and Annie step out of the magic tree house into California in 1906. They have barely gotten their bearings when the ground begins to shake violently beneath their feet. The famous San Francisco earthquake has begun, and the city trembles around them. Buildings sway and crack as the massive tremor rocks everything in sight. The brother and sister find themselves caught in one of the most devastating natural disasters in American history. They must navigate the chaos and destruction while the earth continues to move under them. As they witness the earthquake's power firsthand, Jack and Annie discover how people respond when their world literally falls apart. The story captures their fear and wonder as they experience this historic moment that changed San Francisco forever.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: California, San Francisco
Period: 1906
96 pages · Paperback · Random House for Young Readers