Balto of the Blue Dawn
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Balto of the Blue Dawn

Written by Mary Pope Osborne · Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Book #26 in the Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions series

Two siblings travel back in time to 1925 Alaska to help deliver medicine during a diphtheria outbreak

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144 pages· 11,730 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Jack and Annie journey to 1925 Alaska, where they meet Balto, a brave husky on a mission to deliver life-saving medicine. As they face treacherous trails and icy dangers, the siblings must help Balto overcome obstacles to save lives. Will they succeed in this perilous quest?

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The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! The magic tree house has returned and it’s taking Jack and Annie back in time to Alaska, 1925. There they meet Balto, a jet-black Siberian husky destined to save victims of the diphtheria epidemic. But the trail isn’t easy, and Balto is going to need Jack and Annie’s help! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #54, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #26: Balto of the Blue Dawn. 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 booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerSuper Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventureFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
144
Words
11,730
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about magicBooks about AlaskaBooks about 20th centuryBooks about time travel
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
2
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
178967
Publication
Published
December 26, 2017
First published
January 5, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780553510881

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