A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time
A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time
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A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time

Written by Mary Pope Osborne & illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Book #16 in the Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions Series
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6 - 9
Reading age
144
Page count
88
Words per page
520L
Lexile measure
Sep 25, 2012
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Join Jack, Annie and the Magic Tree House in this historical holiday story that puts a twist on Charles Dicken’s classic The Christmas Carol. The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie must help the famous writer Charles Dickens! The brother and sister are whisked back in time to Victorian England and the foggy streets of London. There, Jack and Annie discover that Charles Dickens has been thrown in jail! How can they help him? They will need all their magic-and help from three ghosts-to keep the great writer from ruining his life! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #44, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #16: A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time. Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780375856532
    Publication Date
    September 25, 2012
    Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2010
    Illustration Details
    Sal Murdocca
    Page Count
    144
    Words Per Page
    88
    Audience
    Transitional Reader
    Reading Age
    6 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2009046171
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    1002404114
    Lexile® Level
    520L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.4

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