Stage Fright on a Summer Night / Good Morning, Gorillas / Thanksgiving on Thursday / High Tide in Hawaii

by Mary Pope Osborne

Stage Fright on a Summer Night
The show must go on! That's what Jack and Annie learn when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to Elizabethan England. There they meet William Shakespeare who’s having a hard time with some of the actors in his latest show. Are Jack and Annie ready to make a big entrance? Or will it be curtains for Shakespeare?

Good Morning, Gorillas
Gentle giants or giant monsters? That's the question Jack and Annie have about gorillas when the Magic Tree House sweeps them to the mountains of Africa. There they meet a group of amazing and sometimes frightening gorillas. Will the gorillas be able to teach him some special magic?

Thanksgiving on Thursday
It’s a time for giving thanks when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to 1621 on the first Thanksgiving Day. The Pilgrims ask them to help get things ready. But Jack and Annie don't know how to do anything the Pilgrim way. Will they ruin the holiday forever? Or will the feast go on?"

High Tide in Hawaii
Catch the wave! That's what Jack and Annie do when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to a Hawaiian island of long ago. They learn how to surf and have a great time - until strange things start happening. Jack and Annie soon discover the cause: A tidal wave is headed their way! Can they help save their new friends in time?

Genres: Childrens, Fantasy, Magic, Audiobook, Historical Fiction

Audio CD

First published January 1, 2003

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

[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 magic as Master Librarians. Each book gets better and better and I was 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.

*Slight spoiler: I love that Jack & Annie learn about sign language it made me so happy.

Happy Reading my Friends.

[Riley Lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve found that I like the harder history books than the looser historical fiction. Shakespeare and Thanksgiving were good and interesting. Hawaii and the gorillas were fine but less compelling. Jack and Annie find everyday magic like theater, friendship, community, and animals. Not the best but not the worst 4.

[Julie Ivens · Rating 5 out of 5]

did you know that after a eath qwake a tsunamis can happen?Jack and annie hit the waves and learn how to surf looking for a ship that hits big and small waves.it turns out its friendship!learn more in this book .

[Rylan M · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nicole Mosley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved these as a child. Taught both history and imagination.

[Cheryl]

Tyler.

[Brady]

Own on CD

[Maya Orama · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story I read today was about a boy and girl going on an adventure to Hawaii . It was morning Annie was getting ready for her next adventure with her brother Jack. Then, he was ready to go and they both got out their room and went down stairs in the back yard. Then they went into the frog creek woods to find the magic tree house. Morgan their best friend was not there. Morgan said that they are to find a book for Hawaii. they then found the book that said Hawaii and Annie wished the magic tree house could teleport them. The tree house started to spin and spin, until it was absolutely quite. Jack looked out the window and saw palm trees. they got out of the tree house and saw houses up were the hills where. They walked all the way up the hill when they saw people dancing. Annie wanted to ask them questions, but they couldn't hear her. Then, a girl grabbed Jack and Annie and was dancing with them. Annie was having fun but Jack was not. when the dance was over, Jack and Annie asked where the action book that Morgan asked for. The children knew were it was, but before they told them, they asked if they want to go serving with them. Annie said yes and Jack also agreed. then, Jack asked one of the kids if they can show him and Annie the book. They showed them the book, and it said that some times there are big earth quakes and other interesting facts of Hawaii. The children gave the book to Jack and Annie as a thank you gift for helping them serve. Jack and Annie said good bye, then went back to the tree house.Morgan was there and she took the book. she told them that the next time their next adventure will be hard. they left and said good bye to Morgan. then, Jack and Annie went home. The end

[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 magic as Master Librarians. Each book gets better and better and I was 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.

*Slight spoiler: I love that Jack & Annie learn about sign language it made me so happy.

Happy Reading my Friends.

[Zachary]

Surfs

[Fuck You · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

[Valeriewong98]

I did not learn anything from this book

[Keniah · Rating 5 out of 5]

i is so cool !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[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!! :)

[Konnor · Rating 4 out of 5]

pretty cool i say1 I really liked it

[Bob]

How can i read this book

[Alberto Lopez · Rating 5 out of 5]

My girls loved this adventure series in audiobook. And what could be better than fun for the whole family while commuting to uneventful places?

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read these when I was little!

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

to time travelling kids look into the different periods of history to solve a mystery

[素婷 彭]

Fun.