Thanksgiving on Thursday (Magic Tree House #27) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) "Come on," said Annie..." (more)
Key Phrases: Governor Bradford, Captain Standish, Captain John Smith (more...)

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Product Description

The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to the eve of the first Thanksgiving. There they meet the Pilgrims as well as Squanto, a Native American who helped them. The story offers an age-appropriate, in-depth picture of what life was really like for early settlers, as well as the usual Magic Tree House adventure and excitement.

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The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to the eve of the first Thanksgiving. There they meet the Pilgrims as well as Squanto, a Native American who helped them. The story offers an age-appropriate, in-depth picture of what life was really like for early settlers, as well as the usual Magic Tree House adventure and excitement.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; 1st edition (September 24, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375806156
• ISBN-13: 978-0375806155
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,779 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This is item 27 in The Magic Tree House Series.

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK!, October 15, 2002

A Kid's Review

I like this book very much. Jack and Annie are whisked back to the first Thanksgiving in 1621. But they failed to catch eels and clams and burnt Priscilla's Thanksgiving turkey when Jack dropped it into the fire. They found the magic of community, however, in spite of everything.
Read more Magic Tree House books! "High Tide in Hawaii" is coming soon!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Better books about Thanksgiving available, November 10, 2003

By	antzwa "antzwa" (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

The Magic Treehouse books are great for young readers to read independently. After they're done with one, they usually can't wait for the next. Unfortunately, the first Thanksgiving feast is treated in a rather superficial way. If you're just looking for another MT book, fine, go ahead and buy this...

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Make History Fun!, February 20, 2004

By	Red Bird (Richmond, KY USA) - See all my reviews

This book allows children to experience another time and place. This is an excellent supplement to the elementary curriculum. This book is easy to read and makes learning about history, fun. This book will teach children about a way of life that they are unfamiliar with. Students will learn how people back then dressed, how they hunted and prepared food, and how they worked together as a community. Children will learn more than just history from this book. This book emphasizes the value of others and of working together. This book will also get children excited about reading and it will also encourage them to write and to keep their own personal journal of adventures. This book is an excellent teaching resource.