Part of Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions, book 4
First published 2011
Merlin the magician has vanished along with Morgan le Fay. Jack and Annie must find them before they disappear forever. The siblings team up with their friends Teddy and Kathleen for a rescue mission to the Land-Behind-the-Clouds. This frozen kingdom stretches endlessly under gray skies, covered in ice and snow. An Ice Wizard rules this bitter realm, and he blocks their path with a mysterious riddle. Jack and Annie face their deepest fears as they struggle to solve his puzzle. Time runs short with each passing moment. The cold seeps into their bones while they search for clues. Their friendship with Teddy and Kathleen gives them strength, but the wizard's challenge tests everything they know about courage. If they fail to complete their mission in time, Merlin and Morgan will be lost to them forever. The fate of their beloved mentors rests in Jack and Annie's hands as they battle both the elements and their own doubts.
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, quest
Setting: Land-Behind-the-Clouds
144 pages · Paperback · Random House Books for Young Readers