Part of Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions, book 21
First published 2013
Jack and Annie step out of their magic tree house into ancient Greece. They find themselves face to face with a young boy who will grow up to become Alexander the Great. The boy struggles with a magnificent but wild stallion named Bucephalus that no one can tame. Jack and Annie watch as the future conqueror approaches the powerful horse. They must figure out how to help without changing history. The adventure tests their courage as they navigate the dangerous world of ancient Macedonia. Through their encounter with Alexander and Bucephalus, Jack and Annie discover that even the greatest leaders start as children who must overcome their fears and prove themselves worthy of greatness.
Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: fast-paced, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Ancient Greece, Macedonia
Period: Ancient
120 pages · Hardcover · Random House Books for Young Readers