Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House!
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Jan 17, 2012
Kat
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The first grade teacher at our local elementary school introduced us to this series. (Thanks JD!)
My daughters enjoyed them all, but this was the favorite of my eldest, who now attends the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival with me each summer. (Thanks Mary Pope Osborne!)
My daughters enjoyed them all, but this was the favorite of my eldest, who now attends the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival with me each summer. (Thanks Mary Pope Osborne!)
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Oct 07, 2011
Simon
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Now this book and the 3 after it are all written AFTER "Christmas in Camelot", so they kind of take place after those events, but it is never really spoken of, so the books were carried on as part of the original series.
This book was very good,I enjoyed the magic of it and the idea that everyday people can achieve magic from all over the regular routines of life were exciting and fun.
I actually read this book cover to cover for the forest time 2 weeks ago. When I ha More...
This book was very good,I enjoyed the magic of it and the idea that everyday people can achieve magic from all over the regular routines of life were exciting and fun.
I actually read this book cover to cover for the forest time 2 weeks ago. When I ha More...
Jun 28, 2011
Cathy
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Mary Pope Osborne treats readers to an inside look at one of her favorite subjects—the theater. Jack and Annie travel back to Elizabethan England where they meet the Bard of Avon himself, William Shakespeare, and luckily for them he is desperate for two small actors for his latest play!
I love the way Osborne introduces topics that children are not usually exposed to and simply bring them to life and possibly pique their interest. This book compares the theatre then and now and intro More...
I love the way Osborne introduces topics that children are not usually exposed to and simply bring them to life and possibly pique their interest. This book compares the theatre then and now and intro More...
Jan 25, 2012
Analissa
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This story was one of the many story's of two siblings who travel through time in their magic tree house to learn and discover other eras. Jack and Annie, on this journey, travel back to Shakespearean times where the infamous plays of the theater take place. These books are great for children who are working on becoming more advanced readers. It makes them think and put clues together to understand the plot and the meaning behind it. This series emphasizes the importance of theater and how magic
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Jan 16, 2010
Cathy
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This series of 4 books is about the kids' personal growth. This one featured Shakespeare and Jack getting over stage fright. I think Jack and Will connected, writer to writer ☺ The book is a wonderful introduction to Shakespeare's works; I wonder how many children want to see A Midsummer Night's Dream after reading this? I know I do! Annie is also her typical adorable self, confident and charming on stage, and stubbornly fighting for an animal's rights behind the scenes. I also enjoyed the part
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Jan 25, 2010
Marco
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This story is about the time whaen Annie and Jack visited Old England and soon discovered that they lived really differently then right now. The ysaw the old london bridge they read in their research book that the old London bridge always falls down and Annie mentioned thats where they got that old song"London Bridge is fallen down,falling down...London Bridge is falling down.....". They soon saw a lot of people ran quickly towards a large theartre and kids told Annie and Jack "hu
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Jul 17, 2010
Sarah
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Stage Fright on a Summer Night by Mary Pope Osborne is my son's favorite Magic Tree House. The time travel story that takes Jack and Annie back to meet William Shakespeare captured his imagination and ended up being the topic of conversation at every meal for about a week.
I don't share my son's enthusiasm for this book but since the goal was for him to read and he did so with enthusiasm, my rating at the end reflects his feelings for the book. My problem with the book is the choice f More...
I don't share my son's enthusiasm for this book but since the goal was for him to read and he did so with enthusiasm, my rating at the end reflects his feelings for the book. My problem with the book is the choice f More...
Jun 10, 2009
Dolly
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"A Midsummer Night's Dream" is my favorite play by William Shakespeare, so to have it highlighted in this story was an absolute delight. The bard's appearance was more thrilling for me than for our girls, as they have not read any of his plays yet, but this was a wonderful introduction. I look forward to reading at least parts of some of his plays to them, although they might not be ready for the whole thing yet.
We've really enjoyed this series so far and eagerly antici More...
We've really enjoyed this series so far and eagerly antici More...
Jun 22, 2011
Laura
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My favorite of the series so far; the story of Jack and Annie's turn at the Globe Theater was less formulaic than some of the previous installments. The time travellers were never in any serious danger but perhaps that is what made the plot develop more organically? I was amused by the sporadic inclusion of lines from Shakespeare's plays, and by the resolution of the subplot involving a tame bear.
Jun 21, 2009
Gavin
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17th century London and Shakespeare's Globe are the destinations for Jack and Annie in this installment of the series. London Bridge had not yet fell down and been replaced by another bridge. Jack and Annie help Bill the bard with a production and give him an idea (uncredited) for A Winter's Tale. Sean enjoyed it well enough.
Jul 27, 2010
Gabriel
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Jack and Annie traveled back to Elizabethan England, also called Merry Olde England. Queen Elizabeth had black teeth because she ate too many sweets. She went 20 years without looking in a good mirror. There was a rule in the Globe Theater that no girls were allowed on the stage because it was against the law.
May 16, 2009
Heather
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My daughter and I have been listening to these books on CD as well as reading them aloud. I'm surprised how much a three year old has gotten into them. They are fun and well written and perfect for young kids. I only give them three stars because as an adult, I'd love to have more of each adventure!
Feb 01, 2010
Daddysgirl
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The show mmust go on!
that is what jack and annie learin when the magic tree house whisks them back to elizabethan england. There they meet willaim shakesspeare himslef one of the greaest writrers of all time! but mr. shakesspeare having a hard time with some of the actors in the show.
that is what jack and annie learin when the magic tree house whisks them back to elizabethan england. There they meet willaim shakesspeare himslef one of the greaest writrers of all time! but mr. shakesspeare having a hard time with some of the actors in the show.
Jul 21, 2011
Gray
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I learned about William Shakespeare who wrote plays and some people called him Will. Puck was the guys who led people to the stage. I learned about Merry Old England and they called it Olde. Queen Elizabeth was in it and her teeth were black from too much sugar.
Oct 29, 2010
Jodi
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Really liked this one and enjoyed all the quotes from Shakesphere and the facts about him, Queen Elizabeth and the Globe Theater. I also learned that he coined the words "upstairs," "downstairs," "good riddance," "for goodness sakes", and "shooting star." Who knew?
Jan 01, 2011
Twyla
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Jack and Annie were going to somewhere in the Magic Treehouse and they found out that the song London Bridge was real. And they went to a place for a show. And they were missing two people and so Jack and Annie went for the missing people and Jack didn't go.
Apr 08, 2009
Damien
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Shakespeare made the play "A Midsummer's Night Dream". They performed it at the Globe Theater and there were 3000 people there, so it must have been a popular play. They performed it for Queen Elizabeth the first at her palace too.
Jul 29, 2011
Deni
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I'm obviously too old for these books, [I'm 16] but they're like a guilty pleasure. I'm rating it three stars because they are basic and repetitive. However, they're great books for little kids!
Dec 07, 2010
Stephanie
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The book successfully introduces kids to historical facts about Shakespeare and his theater, while also having a fun story about Jack and Annie and their adventures in "merry olde England".
Jul 07, 2010
Anna
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Jack and Annie were supposed to make daytime into night. They did a play with Shakespeare. Annie freed a bear and dressed it up and put it in a real play because it was a tame bear.
Apr 19, 2011
Nick
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Great transitional book for students. It was a fun enjoyable read that most students would love. It has some pictures as well.
Dec 19, 2010
R
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I absolutely LOVED the series when I was a kid, and I still do! I would recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy / adventure books!! :)
Apr 12, 2009
Abigail
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About when Jack and Annie travel back in time to Shakespear's time in London.
