A Good Night for Ghosts
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009 · Est. 1.5 hour read

A Good Night for Ghosts

By Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator)

Book #14 in the Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions series

Two siblings travel back in time to New Orleans in 1915 to help a young Louis Armstrong discover his musical talents.

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144 pages· 12,378 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Jack and Annie journey to New Orleans, tasked with inspiring a musician destined to bring joy to millions. Amidst the vibrant world of jazz, they encounter real ghosts and a young Louis Armstrong. Can they navigate spectral challenges and ensure the future of music? Dive into this magical adventure where history and the supernatural collide, testing courage and creativity.

From the publisher

Make storytime a little spookier this fall with the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time! Every visit to the magic tree house leads to a time-travel adventure! Jack and Annie are on a mission to find–and inspire–a musician that brings happiness to millions of people. After traveling to New Orleans, Jack and Annie come head to head with some real ghosts, and discover the world of jazz when they meet a young Louis Armstrong. Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #42, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #14: A Good Night for Ghosts. Did you know that the Magic Tree House series has two levels? MAGIC TREE HOUSE: Perfect for readers 6-9 who are just beginning to read chapter books–includes this boxed set! MERLIN MISSIONS: More challenging adventures for experienced readers ages 7-10 The Magic Tree House series has been a classroom favorite for over 25 years and is sure to inspire a love of reading–and adventure–in every child who joins Jack and Annie!

At a glance
Format
Pages
144
Words
12,378
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
490L
Themes & topics
Books about historyBooks about magicBooks about musicBooks about siblingsBooks about ghosts
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
July 26, 2011
First published
January 1, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375856495

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