Part of Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions, book 7
First published 2006
Jack and Annie receive their next assignment from Merlin. They must travel to Paris more than a century in the past to deliver a crucial message. Their destination is the 1889 World's Fair, where the newly constructed Eiffel Tower dominates the landscape. The fairgrounds sprawl beneath the iron tower, packed with exhibits from across the globe and teeming with visitors. Jack and Annie face a daunting challenge. They need to locate four specific magicians among the massive crowds, but they don't know what these magicians look like or where to find them. The children must navigate the bustling fair while racing against time to complete their mission. As they search through the exhibits and attractions, they discover that identifying the magicians will require more than just luck. The adventure combines the excitement of time travel with the wonder of one of history's most spectacular exhibitions.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, fantasy, 19th-century
Vibes: fast-paced, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Paris, Eiffel Tower, World's Fair
Period: 1889
111 pages · Hardcover · Random House