Time of the Turtle King
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Time of the Turtle King

By Mary Pope Osborne

Book #38 in the Magic Tree House series

Can Jack and Annie save a tortoise from a volcanic eruption?

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112 pages· 8,744 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Jack and Annie are transported to the Galapagos Islands, where they face a fiery challenge: saving a giant tortoise from an erupting volcano. With newfound expertise and a daring helicopter ride, they must navigate rushing lava and test their courage. Will their magical knowledge be enough to avert disaster and protect the island's ancient inhabitants? Join them on an unforgettable adventure filled with danger and determination.

From the publisher

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie–this time to save a sea turtle! It’s just a regular day when ordinary kids Jack and Annie are whisked away in the magic tree house to the Galapagos islands, where they must save a sea turtle from an erupting volcano! But what do Jack and Annie know about saving a sea turtle?! Plenty, thanks to some magic that makes them experts. A helicopter ride, rushing lava, and a whole lot of determination make this one adventure Jack and Annie will never forget! Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventuresGraphic Novels: Relive the original adventures brought to life with art by Kelly & Nichole Matthews If you’re looking for Merlin Mission #38: Monday with a Mad Genius, it was renumbered as Merlin Mission #10 when the series was rebranded in 2017.

At a glance
Format
Pages
112
Words
8,744
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
460L
Themes & topics
Books about magicBooks about turtles and tortoisesBooks about tree housesBooks about conservationBooks about siblings
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.1
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
September 3, 2024
First published
September 5, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593488577

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