Part of Magic Tree House, book 5
First published 1996
Jack and Annie stumble upon a mysterious tree house packed with books that possess an extraordinary power. When the siblings open these volumes, they find themselves transported across vast distances and through different eras of history. Each book becomes a portal that whisks them away from their ordinary lives into adventures they never imagined possible. The tree house serves as their launching pad for journeys that span continents and centuries. Jack and Annie must learn to navigate these magical travels, discovering that the books hold the key to returning home safely. Their bond as brother and sister becomes crucial as they face the unknown together. The magic they uncover transforms their understanding of what books can do and opens up a world where reading becomes the ultimate adventure.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, magic
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, portal-fantasy
Setting: Tree House
Period: Different Eras of History
82 pages · Paperback · Scholastic Inc.