Magic Tree House #4: Pirates Past Noon by Mary Pope Osborne - Pirates Past Noon is the fourth book in the Magic Tree House series written by Mary Pope Osborne. - The story follows the adventures of siblings Jack and Annie as they travel to the past using their magical tree house. - In this book, the tree house takes them to a pirate ship in the Caribbean Sea during the golden age of piracy. - Jack and Annie must find a way to avoid being caught by the pirates while also searching for clues to help them solve a riddle and find their way back home. - Throughout their journey, they encounter famous pirates such as Blackbeard and learn about the life of a pirate. - The book incorporates historical facts and elements of fantasy, making it an educational yet exciting read for young readers.
Eight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods during their summer holiday, when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . .
Eight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods during their summer holiday, when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. Eight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods during their summer holiday, when they find a mysterious tree house full of books.
- The book incorporates historical facts and elements of fantasy, making it an educational yet exciting read for young readers. - Pirates Past Noon teaches important lessons about bravery, friendship, and problem-solving. - The Magic Tree House series has been praised for its ability to engage young readers and spark their interest in history and adventure.
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Eight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods during their summer holiday, when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . .
Jack and Annie get more than they had bargined for when Jack opens a book about dinosaurs and wishes he could see them for real. They end up in prehistoric times with Pteranodons, Triceratops and a huge Tyrannosaurus Rex! How will they get home again? The race is on . . . !
Read moreEight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods during their summer holiday, when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . .
Jack and Annie find themselves on another adventure - this time they're in medieval England. It's exactly the same as the story book - there's a castle and a banquet and knights on horseback. But when they find themselves locked in a dungeon, Jack starts to wonder if they'll ever get home again . . .
Read moreEight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods during their summer holiday, when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . .
When they're whisked away to ancient Egypt in the tree house, Jack and Annie learn how to read hieroglyphics with the help the ghostly Queen of the Nile.
But secret codes aren't the only puzzle they have to solve. How do they get out of the pyramid full of mummies? And there's still the problem of who all these magical books belong to. Who is this mysterious M?
Read moreEight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods during their summer holiday, when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . .
Jack and Annie are in a treasure trove full of trouble!
Stuck on a desert island, captured by the evil Captain Bones and his gang and a huge storm at sea . . . For a while, it looks like they might not get home safely after all. And they discover that their adventures are even more magical than they had first thought . . .
Read moreEight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods during their summer holiday, when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . .
Morgan le Fay - the owner of the Magic Tree House and all its mysterious books is missing and needs Jack and Annie's help! They follow her clues to Japan where they find themselves in the middle of a feud between Japanese ninja warriors and Samurai warlords. Will Jack and Annie find the tree house again? Or will they be caught up in a terrifying battle?
Read moreEight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . .
Jack and Annie might be on their scariest adventure yet - on the Amazon river! There are army ants, jaguars and piranas, as well as vampire bats, snakes and even crocodiles! And they've still got to find another clue to help rescue Morgan, the owner of the Magic Tree House. For a while, Jack and Annie are worried that they might be stuck in the rain forest for ever . . . But the over-active monkey they meet turns out to be friendlier than they first thought!
Eight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . .
Jack and Annie travel back in time, wearing only their swimsuits! When the tree house lands in the freezing Ice Age, they have to hide from hunters and escape from a great cave bear. But when Jack and Annie are chased by a fierce sabretooth tiger and fall into a hunting trap, they're really stuck. Will anybody come to their rescue?
Eight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods during their summer holiday, when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . .
Jack and Annie are whisked into the future - to an exciting outer-space hotel! But they've only got two hours before they run out of air . . . Will the mysterious moon man and his map help them get back safely?
Read moreAfter a break from their trips in the tree house, Jack and Annie are delighted to find that it's back! Morgan le Fay needs their help, but they'll have to become Master Librarians first, and that means solving four riddles. For the first one, Morgan sends them deep into the middle of the ocean. Jack and Annie ride in a mini-sub and meet jellyfish, sea horses and an octopus. But there are some scary sharks in the deep and the friendly dolphins have to come to the rescue. . .
Read moreThe tree house lands in Wild West America but there's no one around. Has it landed in a ghost town?
When a gang of nasty horse thieves gallop past, it's not long before Jack and Annie are swept up in another adventure. With their new cowboy friend, Slim, they set out across the prairie to rescue Slim's mare from the horse thieves. But Jack and Annie still have their next riddle to solve. Will the spooky ghost be any help?
Whisked away to Africa on this adventure in the tree house, Jack and Annie cannot believe all the wild animals they see. They end up showering with elephants, helping wildebeests cross the river and they have a picnic with a maasi warrior! But when their route back to the tree house is blocked by some scary lions they need to come up with a clever plan of escape - and fast!
Read moreJack and Annie are on very thin ice!
Morgan Le Fay, the magical librarian, sends the children and the treehouse to the Arctic and tells them she'll send somebody to meet them there. But they're surrounded by ice and snow and there are huskies and polar bears all around them too - will they freeze to death first?
Read moreNow master librarians, Jack and Annie are sent on a mission to find a lost story - in ancient Rome! It seems peaceful until the ground shakes and they realise they're there on the day that Mount Vesuvius erupts and they're in danger of being buried !
Read moreFor this adventure, Jack and Annie are in Ancient China!
When the tree house lands in ancient China, Jack and Annie are told to beware the fearsome emperor . . . It's not long before they learn the warning is right!
In search of an old Chinese legend, they head to the palace of the dragon king. But he is not pleased to see them! And when they find themselves lost in his spooky burial grounds, only magic will help Jack and Annie escape!
Read moreA tale of high waves and high adventure for Jack and Annie when the tree house lands in the sea off the coast of Ireland. Things get dangerous when Viking ships approach!
Read moreIt's off to Ancient Greece for the children and the tree house ! They land just in time for the exciting Olympic Games, with the athletes, wrestlers and chariot racers all ready to go. But when Annie finds out no girls are allowed, there's trouble in store . . .
Read more- It is recommended for children aged 6 to 9 and has been a popular choice for both independent reading and read-alouds. - Overall, Pirates Past Noon is an enjoyable and educational book that takes readers on a thrilling pirate adventure through history..
Reviews for "Unlocking the Magic of the Nile in Magic Tree House 4"
1. John - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Magic Tree House 4". The plot felt rushed and the characters lacked depth. The whole story seemed predictable and lacked any real excitement. I was expecting a more engaging and adventurous tale, but unfortunately, this book fell short of my expectations.
2. Emma - 1 star - I found "Magic Tree House 4" to be incredibly dull and uninteresting. The writing style was lacking in creativity and the story failed to capture my attention. The main characters, Jack and Annie, were quite bland and their interactions felt forced. Overall, I was bored throughout the entire book and would not recommend it to others.
3. Robert - 2 stars - As a fan of the previous books in the series, I was disappointed with "Magic Tree House 4". The plot seemed lacking and the story progression felt disjointed. The characters were underdeveloped and I didn't feel a strong connection to any of them. I missed the sense of wonder and adventure that was present in the earlier books, and unfortunately, this installment did not live up to my expectations.
4. Sarah - 2 stars - "Magic Tree House 4" was a letdown for me. The storyline felt repetitive and I didn't find anything new or exciting in this particular book. Jack and Annie's adventures and discoveries were becoming predictable and I didn't feel engaged with the plot. I expected more creativity and imagination, but unfortunately, this book didn't deliver.
5. Michael - 1 star - I couldn't get into "Magic Tree House 4" at all. The writing style was simple and lacked depth, making it feel like a poorly written children's book. The lack of character development was disappointing, and the story itself felt rushed and unimpressive. I was hoping for a more captivating and adventurous read, but unfortunately, this book didn't deliver the magic I was expecting.