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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008 · Est. 2 hour read
Eve of the Emperor Penguin
By Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator)
Book #12 in the Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions series
Two siblings travel through time to find the fourth secret of happiness to save a magician in Camelot.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 5,310 ratings
144 pages· 11,853 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Jack and Annie journey to Antarctica, the last unvisited continent, on a quest to uncover the secrets of happiness. In this icy wilderness, they must rely on the wisdom of penguins to guide them. As they navigate the frozen landscape, will they discover the answers they seek, or will the harsh environment prove too challenging? Join them on this magical adventure where the stakes are high, and the lessons are as profound as the icy depths of the Antarctic seas.
From the publisher
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 arrive on the one continent they haven’t visited before: Antarctica! What can they hope to learn about happiness in such a barren place? Only the penguins know for sure…Jack and Annie are about to find out! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #40, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #12: Eve of the Emperor Penguin. 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
At a glance
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- Pages
- 144
- Words
- 11,853
- Reading age
- 7–9
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 530L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.7
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 125558
Publication
- Published
- December 8, 2009
- First published
- January 1, 2008
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780375837340
- LCCN
- 2008005769
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