Part of Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions, book 6
First published 2005
Jack and Annie find themselves transported to a vast Middle Eastern desert on another mission from the wizard Merlin. Armed with only a cryptic rhyme as their guide, the siblings must navigate scorching sands and find their way in an unfamiliar land. They encounter a nomadic Bedouin tribe who welcomes them into their world of camel caravans and desert survival. The children discover how these desert dwellers find water at hidden oases and preserve their stories through ancient scripts. But when fierce sandstorms threaten to engulf everything in their path, Jack and Annie must use what they have learned to complete their quest. This adventure teaches them that wisdom comes not just from books but from the people who call the harshest places on Earth their home.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Middle Eastern Desert, Bedouin Tribe
Period: Present Day
128 pages · Hardcover · Random House Books for Young Readers