Magic Tree House #42: A Good Night for Ghosts (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) [Hardcover]

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)

Jack and Annie are on their second mission to find—and inspire—artists to bring happiness to millions. After traveling to New Orleans, Jack and Annie come head to head with some real ghosts, as well as discover the world of jazz when they meet a young Louis Armstrong!

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About the Author

MARY POPE OSBORNE is the author of the New York Times number one bestselling Magic Tree House series. She and her husband, writer Will Osborne (author of Magic Tree House: The Musical), live in northwestern Connecticut with their three dogs. Ms. Osborne is also the coauthor of the companion Magic Tree House Fact Trackers series with Will, and with her sister, Natalie Pope Boyce.

SAL MURDOCCA has illustrated more than 200 children's trade and text books. He is also a librettist for children's opera, a video artist, an avid runner, hiker, and bicyclist, and a teacher of children's illustration at the Parsons School of Design. Sal lives and works in New York with his wife, Nancy.

From AudioFile

Mary Pope Osborne recounts her latest Jack and Annie adventure. This time the duo is off to New Orleans to convince the young Louis Armstrong to share his talent with the world. As Jack and Annie experience early-twentieth-century New Orleans, Osborne intertwines details of daily life during the period with the story of the early years of the "King of Jazz." Osborne narrates at a slow but purposeful pace. She makes clear that the setting is as much a part of the story as the characters and the action. Her authentic voice speaks directly to listeners and brings her child-friendly characters to life. A.R. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (July 28, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037585648X
• ISBN-13: 978-0375856488
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 0.6 x 8.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #45,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #42 in Books > Children's Books > Travel & Cultures > Explore the World > United States

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.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down!, October 28, 2009

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J. L. Sabharwal "Book Mom" (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magic Tree House #42: A Good Night for Ghosts (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) (Hardcover)

I have to say the series just gets better and better with every book Mary Pope Osbourne writes! Don't be afraid to jump around in the series to get kids hooked! We've read more than 30 books in the Magic Tree House series and my six year old picked up Ghosts after dinner, asked to get up from bed to finish one more chapter and then finished it after breakfast! A real page turner. Glad we got it in hard cover so it will last our favorite books tour of families! Thanks again Mary!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!, September 24, 2009

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W. Mars "blu gozlin" (Findlay, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magic Tree House #42: A Good Night for Ghosts (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) (Hardcover)

I know some would say haw many times can an author take us on a journey with similar characters. I say Mary Pope Osbourne can. I am always surprised to see the story is fresh. I read them with my kids and because I do not want to recommend a book without reading it first.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Book, December 5, 2009

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Magic Tree House #42: A Good Night for Ghosts (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) (Hardcover)

Jack and Annie go to New Orleans to meet Louis Armstrong. He is busy and can't hang out with them, so they tag along with him while he's working. I like the part when Jack and Annie follow Dipper (Louis' nickname) on the road. Jack and Annie have no shoes on so when they walk, they say "Ow!" This book was great because it has food in it, and Jack and Annie and Dipper eat gumbo and doughnuts. Like when they go in the River Cafe and they meet rude waiters there. This was a very interesting book. I would give it about 4 stars.