Part of Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions, book 15
First published 2010
Jack and Annie arrive in Ireland on their latest mission to find and inspire creative people. They encounter a young Irish girl whose life will take an extraordinary turn after their magical adventure together. The siblings must figure out how to spark the creativity that lies dormant within her. Their encounter will transform this girl into Lady Gregory, a woman who will dedicate her life to reviving Irish legends and folklore. She will establish a theater that becomes central to Irish cultural life. Through her work, she will help the Irish people reconnect with their heritage and restore their national pride. Jack and Annie discover that sometimes the most important magic happens when you help someone else find their true calling.
Genres: adventure, fantasy
Vibes: thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, time-travel
Setting: Ireland
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century
128 pages · Hardcover · Random House Books for Young Readers