Civil War on Sunday
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2000 · Est. 1 hour read

Civil War on Sunday

By Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator)

Book #21 in the Magic Tree House series

Two siblings travel back in time to the American Civil War to help a magical librarian gather special writings to save the kingdom of Camelot.

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96 pages· 5,986 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Jack and Annie are whisked back to the American Civil War by the Magic Tree House. Amidst cannon fire, they encounter Clara Barton, a renowned nurse, and face their toughest challenge yet—helping wounded soldiers. As they navigate this perilous time, they must find the courage to make a difference, not only in history but in their own lives. Will their actions in the past shape their future? Discover the adventure that tests their bravery and compassion in ways they never imagined.

From the publisher

Cannon fire! That’s what Jack and Annie hear when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the time of the American Civil War. There they meet a famous nurse named Clara Barton and do their best to help wounded soldiers. It is their hardest journey in time yet—and the one that will make the most difference to their own lives!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
5,986
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
Books about magicBooks about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about tree housesBooks about time travel
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
44894
Publication
Published
May 23, 2000
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780679890676

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