Magic Tree House #45: A Crazy Day with Cobras (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) [Hardcover]

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

Book Description

Release date: January 11, 2011 | Age Range: 6 - 9 years | Series: A Stepping Stone Book(TM) (Book 45) | Lexile Measure: 570L (What's this?)

The  Magic Tree House series is back, but with the magic tree house comes terrible news: Merlin’s beloved penguin, Penny, has been put under a spell! Jack and Annie must find four things to break the spell. The first is a rare and precious emerald. When the magic tree house whisks them back to India over four hundred years ago to search for the jewel, they discover an amazing and exotic world filled with great danger.

Will Jack and Annie find what they’re looking for? Will they avoid the wrath of the all-powerful Great Mogul, survive a crazy ride on a wild elephant, escape an attack by king cobras—and make it back to the magic tree house alive?

Mary Pope Osborne brings together just the right combination of history, magic, and fast-paced adventure to satisfy kids, parents, teachers, and librarians. Magic Tree House books are known around the world as books that inspire reading.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Amazon Best Books of the Month, January 2011: The first Magic Tree House book was written by Mary Pope Osbourne in 1992, introducing young readers to the clever sibling duo, Jack and Annie, and the magical tree house that transports them on important assignments throughout history. Armed only with their courage and a trove of research books, Jack and Annie have delighted and educated young readers with their heroic adventures in time. In Magic Tree House #45: A Crazy Day with Cobras, Jack and Annie set off on a mission to reverse a spell that turned their dear friend Penny into a stone statue. Their adventure begins with a trip to ancient India, where they must find a magical emerald rose. Along the way, Jack and Annie encounter cobras, wild elephants, and a powerful Great Mogul of India. To make it home safely and accomplish their assignment, Jack and Annie must glean knowledge from their research books about the beautiful and exotic -- but also dangerous -- world of ancient India. The duo’s daring journey through an unknown world of wonder will captivate young readers and leave them eager to read the other books in the series. --Jacqueline Segall --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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.

Product Details

• Age Range: 6 - 9 years
  
• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (January 11, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375868232
• ISBN-13: 978-0375868238
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #202,697 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.

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#95 in Books > Teens

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter loves these books! March 11, 2013

By Tina

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It is a beautiful thing to see your child look forward to ordering their next Mary Pope Osborne book! It is quite an adventure!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars great March 3, 2013

By Stephanie

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this is a good book to read but youll need to have read the other books before this one. overall amazing read

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Series May 6, 2013

By Shopping Momma

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My 6 yr old son loved this one just like he has enjoyed every other book in the series. I highly recommend.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Educational. March 11, 2013

By Lawauna Hardy

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WE JUST LOVE MAGIC TREEHOUSE. This was no exception. Our granddaughter does not care for fiction, so these sets are perfect for her. Educational along with a story.

5.0 out of 5 stars collection March 2, 2013

By KY78

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Another one for the collection! My grandson loves books about snakes, and enjoys this series also. These are great to encourage a love of reading.

3.0 out of 5 stars Cobras all over February 7, 2013

By Bryce Knier

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It was an ok book, but every time I read it I like it more I think that Jack is smart, and Annie is funny I'd recommend this book, because it's for any kid that read most of this series. When they thought the Cobra was right next to them I did to. I hope you find this review helpful.

5.0 out of 5 stars have to finish January 21, 2013

By judy

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have to finish with the series....her books are so fantastic you really you need to read them they will take you away as long as you use your imagination

4.0 out of 5 stars Magic tree house #45 A Crazy day with Cobras January 17, 2013

By maynard haynes

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This book came in good shape. We ordered lt for our son who hasl many of the series. He enjoys them very much.