Magic Tree House #36: Blizzard of the Blue Moon (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) [Library Binding]

Mary Pope Osborne (Author), Sal Murdocca (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: A Stepping Stone Book(TM)

In this exciting new Merlin Mission, Jack and Annie go back in time to New York City, during one of the darkest periods in the city's history--the Great Depression. Even worse, the city is in the grip of a terrible snowstorm. To stop the blizzard, Jack and Annie must save the unicorn made famous in the Cloister's medieval tapestries. But will that be enough to help a city that faces so many troubles?

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Mary Pope Osborne is the author of all the Magic Tree House books, American Tall Tales (Knopf), The Mysteries of Spider Kane (Yearling), and numerous novels, picture books, and nonfiction titles. She lives in Goshen, Connecticut with her husband, Will, and their two Norfolk terriers, Joey and Mr. Bezo. The author lives in Goshen, CT.

From AudioFile

Jack and Annie find themselves in Depression-era New York City, searching for a unicorn they must free. Mary Pope Osborne obviously loves the city and enjoys sharing its treasures, including Central Park and the Cloisters, with the children in the story and with young listeners. Her narration is as entertaining as her writing. She reads with impeccable pacing, a clear, pleasing voice, and careful attention to dialogue, especially that between Jack and Annie. She also creates fun new voices as we meet curators, cabdrivers, and other long-ago New Yorkers. Children will enjoy listening as this engaging author transports them to one of our great cities, in one of its more somber times. J.C.G. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Library Binding: 128 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (September 26, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037593037X
• ISBN-13: 978-0375930379
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 0.6 x 8.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,387,142 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

"I'm one of those very lucky people who absolutely loves what they do for a living. There is no career better suited to my eccentricities, strengths, and passions than that of a children's book author."--Mary Pope Osborne

Mary Pope Osborne is the author of the popular Magic Tree House series. She works with her husband Will and her sister Natalie on the nonfiction companion series, Magic Tree House Research Guides. Many of her books have been named to best-books lists.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Magic Tree House does it again, January 9, 2007

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Candace "Mom of seven" (Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blizzard of the Blue Moon (Magic Tree House #36) (Hardcover)

We read these books together and although they are all different there are some repetitions from previous books. We love this series, but the last 12 books have to be read in order because of clues. We suggest reading them in number order from one all the way to the last number.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Exciting Book, October 19, 2006

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Cynthia - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blizzard of the Blue Moon (Magic Tree House #36) (Hardcover)

This book is excellent. If you love Unicorns, and I very much do then you will love this cute adorable book. Mary Pope Osborne has done it again with this fantastic story! You won't be disappointed. This book takes place in a blizzard and it's a excellent time to read a story like this coming into the season.

Cynthia Marie Rizzo, author of "Julie and the Unicorn" and "Angela and the Princess"

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book!, October 1, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Blizzard of the Blue Moon (Magic Tree House #36) (Hardcover)

Blizzard of the Blue Moon is one of the greatest book by Mary Pope Osborne! Jack and Annie to New York City, 1938, during the time of the Great depression.
Their mission is to save the very last unicorn to stop the terrible blizzard. They get to know more about the unicorn as they meet Balor and Grinda,the apparintices of the Dark Wizard.
Jack and Annie sucess on saving the unicorn at the end.
I liked the part they meet Teddy,Kathleen,Morgan,and Merlin and recieve
the Wand of Dianthus for proving to Merlin they can use magic wisely and with thought. I highly recomend this book.