Magic Tree House Collection: Books 21-24

by Mary Pope Osborne

Read by the author
approx. 2 hours, 30 minutes
2 cassettes
In this sixth volume of the best-selling audio series, Jack and Annie are whisked back in time to the Civil War where they meet a famous nurse named Clara Barton; join General George Washington during the Revolutionary War as his army leads a sneak attack against their enemy; attend school in a one-room school house in the 1870s; and experience the famous San Francisco earthquake of 1906.
Volume 6 includes:
Magic Tree House #21: Civil War on Sunday
Magic Tree House #22: Revolutionary War on Wednesday
Magic Tree House #23: Twister on Tuesday
Magic Tree House #24: Earthquake in the Early Morning

About the Author: Mary Pope Osborne is the award-winning author of more than forty books for young people. She is also the reader for all six of her best-selling audiobooks. Ms. Osborne feels that "listening to books is the first step toward helping children develop a love for reading and writing." She and her husband, Will, divide their time between New York City and their home in Connecticut.

Genres: Childrens, Historical Fiction, Magic

301 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Mary Pope Osborne is an American author of children's books and audiobook narrator. She is best known as the author of the Magic Tree House series, which as of 2017 sold more than 134 million copies worldwide. Both the series and Osborne have won awards, including for Osborne's charitable efforts at promoting children's literacy. One of four children, Osborne moved around in her childhood before attending the University of North Carolina. Following college, Osborne traveled before moving to New York City. She somewhat spontaneously began to write, and her first book was published in 1982. She went on to write a variety of other children's and young adult books before starting the Magic Tree House series in 1992. Osborne's sister Natalie Pope Boyce has written several compendium books to the Magic Tree House series, sometimes with Osborne's husband Will Osborne.

Reviews

[Maddie Adams]

Magic Treehouse #21 Civil War on Sunday by Mary Pope Osborne is the first of a four books in volume 6 of the Magic Tree House Series. Jack and Annie are in search of a specific kind of writing, "something to learn" and wish to go to the Civil War. They meet the famous Clara Barton, the famous civil war nurse, and do their best to help her heal wounded soldiers. By following Clara's requests, Jack realizes this is the first writing Morgan needs in order to save Camelot. But the children stay longer and make an amazing and surprising discovery.

I adore the Jack and Annie books. All of them. My dad used to read them to me and my twin brother before bed when we were little. I used to picture me and my brother as Jack and Annie. I think the level of research and detail that goes into each book is truly incredible. This book's story line is great with a brilliant plot twist at the end. I also enjoy the occasional illustration to give us a visual.

These books are short and easy reads for chapter books. But what make them so unique is they are full of historical and non-historical information while being plot driven! This book particularly tells of the Civil War in a kid friendly way that a kid would also find intriguing. I think these books are great learning and literary tools.

[Chase the Fiction Fanatic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating: 5 Stars

I loved these books as a kid and I decided I wanted to read them once again and see how they hold up. Jack & Annie go on more adventures and learn new things as Master Librarians. Books 21-24 are more historically based than the previous books, and I enjoyed seeing how this was implemented in a children's book. There were also several quotes that I added to my favorites list. Surprised at how entertaining & enjoyable these books are. The Magic Tree House books are quick structured reads that are simple, enjoyable, and educational- perfect for young readers.

Happy Reading my Friends.

[Riley Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite set of magic treehouse yet. They need to find writing to save Camelot. They go to the civil war and tend to their great grandparent. They cross the Delaware with Washington. They save a pioneer school house from a twister, and help people in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire. They take the messages from these hard times and tell King Arthur to never give up. I liked all the stories but the civil and revolutionary war books are the best two in the series so far.

[Kassidy Crossley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an amazing book! It has a great adventure storyline! such an easy read!

[Natalia Wipf-Chavez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these! I used them for a history project.

[Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jack and Annie have a new adventure ahead of them as the Magic Tree House whisks them away to San Francisco, California. They arrive in the year 1906 right before the big earthquake! Jack and Annie look down at their clothes and realize they are dressed exactly as other children would be dressed living in 1906! All of a sudden, the ground begins to shake and tremble, and the big earthquake is moving through San Francisco! The children must be brave and help others along the way as they complete a special challenge. Their challenge is to find one more special writing to help Morgan, a magical librarian from the time of Camelot. Can they find it in time to help Morgan save Camelot before they must return home in the Magic Tree House?

I really enjoyed this book because it doesn't have too many details that would be overwhelming for young readers. Mary Pope Osborne puts just enough facts in the book to make it interesting and fast paced but not overwhelming!

I would recommend this book for second and third graders who enjoy adventure and also for those children that are just starting to read chapter books. Possible readalikes would include the "Cam Jansen" series and the "A to Z Mysteries." Both series focus on adventure/mysteries and would be a perfect transition into early chapter books!

[Chase the Fiction Fanatic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating: 5 Stars

I loved these books as a kid and I decided I wanted to read them once again and see how they hold up. Jack & Annie go on more adventures and learn new things as Master Librarians. Books 21-24 are more historically based than the previous books, and I enjoyed seeing how this was implemented in a children's book. There were also several quotes that I added to my favorites list. Surprised at how entertaining & enjoyable these books are. The Magic Tree House books are quick structured reads that are simple, enjoyable, and educational- perfect for young readers.

Happy Reading my Friends.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love reading the Magic Tree House books with my children. We especially liked the first two in this group since my son has a recent interest in American history and specifically the Civil and Revolutionary wars. I do enjoy Ms. Osborne's way of "linking" several of her books together since Jack and Annie often get sent on a series of adventures to be albe to help someone.
Our next one to read is the new Abe Lincoln book. Can't wait!!

[Bri · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book swept me away to this other wonderful world. The setting was brilliantly set. I could totally see it in my mind. But the characters were definitely my favorite part. They are all so colorful, interesting, exciting, and hilarious. The main character is just perfect. The plot moved fast enough that I couldn't stop reading lest I miss something, but the author still took the time to flesh out the details. The details are what really make or break a story.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Magic Tree House: #21-24
Osborne, Mary Pope
a collection of three of the tree house books on audio tape for young children, now being offered in the classroom, the kids in older grades use these on tape books to enhance their learning of the books

[R · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVED the series when I was a kid, and I still do! I would recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy / adventure books!! :)

[Jasmine · Rating 5 out of 5]

it is a good book and it gives you alot of informaition.