Magic Tree House #22: Revolutionary War on Wednesday (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) [Paperback]

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

Book Description

Publication Date: September 26, 2000 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: A Stepping Stone Book(TM) (Book 22)

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House!

It is a dark and snowy night

when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to colonial times. General George Washington is about to lead his army in a sneak attack against their enemy. But now a terrible weather is making the great general question his plans. Can Jack and Annie keep history on track? The fate of the country rests in their hands!

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

If it's Wednesday, it must be Revolutionary War day. Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House series, are in for another adventure in their time- and space-traveling tree house. Mysterious magical librarian Morgan le Fay has set four new tasks for the siblings. Jack and Annie must find four special kinds of writing for Morgan's library in order to save Camelot, the ancient kingdom of King Arthur. In Civil War on Sunday, the pair traveled back to the 1860s to collect a list of rules ("something to follow") from famous nurse Clara Barton. Now they discover they must visit another war era: the Revolutionary War. Jack and Annie set aside their apprehension and soon they're spinning back through time to Christmas Day, 1776, on the banks of the Delaware River in Pennsylvania, where they encounter none other than the man on the dollar bill himself, George Washington! The children accidentally-on-purpose end up embroiled in the famous commander-in-chief's mission, where they not only play a part in convincing Washington to carry on with his patriotic duty, but also find the second kind of writing for Morgan's library: "something to send."

Award-winning author Mary Pope Osborne's young adventure series, The Magic Tree House, is immensely popular among children and teachers alike, promoting a fascination with history--and reading--no textbook can match. (Ages 6 to 9) --Emilie Coulter

From the Inside Flap

The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to Colonial America. They arrive just as General george Washington is planning the crossing of the Delaware. Before they know it, Jack and Annie are in a boat with the Father of Our Country as history is made!

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; First edition (September 26, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679890688
• ISBN-13: 978-0679890683
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.3 x 7.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,854 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #3 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > History & Historical Fiction > General
  • #6 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > History & Historical Fiction > United States > Fiction
  • #25 in Books > Children's Books > Literature & Fiction > Historical Fiction > 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.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Series Your Child will Enjoy Reading, October 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Magic Tree House #22: Revolutionary War on Wednesday (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) (Paperback)

The Magic Tree House series got my third Grader son reading. My son couldn't wait to read this one and enjoyed it as much as the others! Number 22 in the series, this installment is true to Jack and Annie's adventures. The book is 2nd in their quest to Save Camelot. Jack and Annie go back to the Revolutionary War period. They learn about America's fight for independence and a lesson about perseverance. I like the way it presents factual events and history to the young reader. The book also gives facts about the Revolutionary War that teachers and parents can build on. Mary Pope Osborne does a wonderful job in writing a series that children anxiously await the next installment!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a really COOL book!, October 1, 2000

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Magic Tree House #22: Revolutionary War on Wednesday (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) (Paperback)

This book is about a boy and girl named Jack & Annie who travel back in time in a Magic Treehouse. This adventure is about George Washington and the Revolutionary War. George was a Captain during the war, and is well-known for crossing the Delaware River. The Revolutionary War is what began the Right of Independence for the Americans. If you like to read or want to know about United States History, this would be a great book for you!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book! Ignore the Bad Reviews if you just want your kids to enjoy reading and be read to!!!!, January 5, 2006

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Mom of Two (NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magic Tree House #22: Revolutionary War on Wednesday (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) (Paperback)

COME ON PEOPLE! First of all this book and the entire series is meant for KIDS NOT ADULTS so go with the flow. Imagine you are a boy or girl who is 5 or 6 and is just starting to enjoy stories and reading. You will love it! The whole point of a book is to have children begging for more. This book and the series does just that! ENOUGH SAID! My 5 yr old loves this book and as a result he has become interested in American History. This appetite he has led us to purchase many more books on history. In my opinion, the book has accomplished what I wanted. AN INTEREST IN LEARNING! AN INTEREST IN HISTORY! AND AN INTEREST IN READING! The text should be simple! The text should be silly at times! Thank you to Mary Pope Osborne for creating a wonderful series which I believe has turned my child into a history buff eager to learn everything about America!