Christmas in Camelot (Magic Tree House, No. 29) (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) "Sunlight had faded from the late-afternoon sky..." (more)
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Amazon.com Review

A cup, a compass, a key: the magic tree house has brought siblings Annie and Jack to Camelot, where they embark on a mysterious mission to find these enigmatic gifts. In this special hardcover addition to the bestselling Magic Tree House series, the young adventurers must travel to the Otherworld, an "ancient, enchanted land beyond the edge of the Earth, the place where all magic began" to save Camelot from dark wizard Mordred's evil spell. If they fail, Camelot will be forgotten forever. Fans of the beloved, highly readable series by Mary Pope Osborne will rise to the challenge of this longer, more complex companion to her other titles, which include Earthquake in the Early Morning and Twister on Tuesday. As in every story in the sequence, Jack and Annie bravely plunge into their quest, learning about a culture and time very far removed from their own, and prove once again that children can make a difference. (Ages 6 to 9) --Emilie Coulter

From Publishers Weekly

With a dose of seasonal enchantment, the latest Magic Tree House installment takes readers not to a historical era, but to the legendary Round Table in Christmas in Camelot by Mary Pope Osborne, illus. by Sal Murdocca.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 116 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; 1st edition (October 23, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037581373X
• ISBN-13: 978-0375813733
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,648 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This is item 29 in The Magic Tree House Series.

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Third Grade Teacher & Parent, November 8, 2001

By	Cheryl L. Martinelli "jmartinelli01" (Goshen, CT United States) - See all my reviews

Mary Pope Osborne has done it again! The adventurous Jack and Annie travel in their tree house to a time where King Arthur, Queen Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table need help in keeping the magic and spirit of Camelot alive. The author has done her research in order to create the adventure of a time long ago, yet readable for today's children. Magic and beasts arise, but good prevails due to Jack and Annie's persistance!
A good read aloud or independent read.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas in Camelot, November 29, 2001

By A Customer

A great title in a long list of great, series books! As a third grade teacher, I cannot recommend these books enough! The repetition or similarity of themes, characters, and plot make it very easy for children to utilize comprehension strategies. They can easily predict what will happen, understand the characters, and thoroughly enjoy the stories! YEAH!

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas In Camelot, November 21, 2001

By A Customer

I wanted my son to enjoy reading so the media specialist at his school recommended this series. We have read every one and truly love them. My entire family gathers around whenever we read one. Mrs. Osborne truly has a gift for getting children interested in reading. She has a wonderful way of mixing fact and fantasy. This book was a wonderful journey back to Camelot.