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The Magic Tree (aka Magiczne Drzewo)

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Magiczne Drzewo (The Magic Tree) is an Emmy Award winning Polish TV series geared at children directed by Andrzej Maleszka. It consists of seven episodes that are like short movies. They are not connected sequentially but by the basic plot that sets the story. Each episode has the same introduction showing us how an old Oak tree is hit by lightning and falls to the ground. This is no ordinary tree, but a magical one. After its wood is sent around the world for various products, strange events start to happen.

All of the main characters in each of the stories are children, but this series will amuse adults too. The products from the magic tree all have unusual powers. These include: a sled that will obey its owner's commands; a dice with white and black circles on it, and when rolled, bringing luck or misfortune depending on which color comes up; a magic pencil that has the power to make whatever is drawn come to life; a scepter that has the power to make its owners commands come to life in their most literal sense; and even wooden shoes that make the wishes of the person who wears them come true.

As you can imagine, these powerful objects in the hands of children brings them great adventures, but they also learn a lesson from their escapades. These are stories in which just about anything can happen and are appealing for those with hearts that love imagination. I think all seven episodes are well done and quite remarkable. Magiczne Drzewo is great entertainment for the whole family.