The Magic Tree House series has become a staple for inspiring kids to read. Christmas in Camelot is a very special Magic Tree House book. Here, aut...
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Jan 23, 2010
Cathy
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My first Merlin Mystery! There is a big shift in theme here. This book doesn't deal with the kids on an adventure into history, but instead into fantasy. Instead of facts and history, they learned about the power of memory and imagination. Maybe even that some things don't have to be true to be important. Jack doesn't even have time to take notes! Anyway, it was a traditional fantasy adventure, quest and all. Some of the fun mythological elements, in addition to Camelot and it's denizens, were t
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Dec 14, 2009
SarahC
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The Magic Tree House series and the fact guides that are published along with the series by Osborne are good early chapter books and I have enjoyed the few I have read. However, Christmas in Camelot isn't one of the best for either fans of the series or those looking for King Arthur stories.
Since the Athurian characters are dear to my heart I would have loved to see the legend described more, but perhaps Osborne did that in an earlier Tree House. In this book though, the characters More...
Since the Athurian characters are dear to my heart I would have loved to see the legend described more, but perhaps Osborne did that in an earlier Tree House. In this book though, the characters More...
Oct 12, 2011
Simon
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I loved this book! When I learned it was being written, I was so excited because I had thought that the Magic Tree House Books were over. I still had that thought and it lingered. It could just be a Christmas special book.
I was so excited to read it on Christmas eve. But when I read the part about it being "the last adventure" I was so sad and shocked. It was really crazy.
The rest of the book was so magical and it just took me there and I lived it. I got to see More...
I was so excited to read it on Christmas eve. But when I read the part about it being "the last adventure" I was so sad and shocked. It was really crazy.
The rest of the book was so magical and it just took me there and I lived it. I got to see More...
Dec 19, 2011
John
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I'm not sure I would have given this quite so high a rating, but I asked my fifth-grade reading partner. She said five stars, and that's the opinion that counts.
I asked her what she liked about it, and she mentioned the part where the water spilled. I can't go into that without spoiling it, however.
Some of the devices in "Christmas in Camelot" struck me as imitative. It's winter, but not Christmas (thank you, C.S. Lewis). We get past the evil forces in an invisibility cloak More...
I asked her what she liked about it, and she mentioned the part where the water spilled. I can't go into that without spoiling it, however.
Some of the devices in "Christmas in Camelot" struck me as imitative. It's winter, but not Christmas (thank you, C.S. Lewis). We get past the evil forces in an invisibility cloak More...
Jan 16, 2011
Jodi
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My children LOVED this book and begged me all morning to read more of it to them. It is truly a rare lazy Sunday when I don't feel like doing anything and am permitting tv for a change and my children would rather me read to them. We snuggled up for over an hour so we could finish the last half of this book! Lots of cliff-hangers and "danger" that make my children want to find out what happened in the next chapter. We have read 29 books in this series so far and they have become a
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Dec 28, 2010
Brenda
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Aug 09, 2011
Patti
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It was great to finally get a chance to read the first book from the Merlin Missions. Now it seems like we're pretty much caught up, well, almost, anyway. I wish we'd been able to get it earlier; it really sets the tone for the other stories and helps set the stage for a Jack and Annie who are growing up and gaining in maturity.
This story takes place the Christmas after their last mission for Morgan, which if you recall was in the summer. So, it's been several months since our young More...
This story takes place the Christmas after their last mission for Morgan, which if you recall was in the summer. So, it's been several months since our young More...
May 24, 2011
Queen Susan the Gentle
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It all started when they saw a dove in the evening mist. Jack and Annie found inside the treehouse a royal invitation to a Christmas party in Camelot signed with an M. They thought it was from their good friend the enchantress, so they went. But when they get there she tells them Camelot isn't celebrating Christmas. The food is terrible, and no one is smiling. They soon learn Camelot has been robbed of its joy. And all magic has been banned. Soon comes in a thundering Christmas Knight. Jack and
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Jan 03, 2010
Janine
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Sep 04, 2009
Crystal
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DS and I listened to this on audio from the library. We both enjoyed it. The voices are well done and it's very engrossing to both me as a parent and my son the 8-year-old. I like the fantasy-world aspect and I also enjoyed the authors talk at the end about Camelot and how it came from history and from story-telling. Very fascinating. Another great read for DS and I to enjoy in the car on the way to and from school. And it offers a great jumping off point for some discussions.
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Aug 22, 2011
Jeff
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This book is the first book in the series that I have read that stands alone as it's own piece of literature. It tells the tale of Jack and Annie's first adventure in Camelot and thus fully in the realm of fantasy and classical literature. Where the previous adventures were rooted in the historical and scientific past, this one steps out of Celtic mythology and is more well rounded for it. A great addition to Osborne's series for young readers.
Nov 24, 2010
Kati
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Part of the "Magic Tree House" series, this book has Jack and Annie traveling to Camelot where they find things are not as they should be. Jack and Annie agree to go on a quest to the "Otherworld" to try to get find and bring back some water from the cauldron of memory and imagination. Will Jack and Annie be able to get past the keepers of the cauldron and safely bring the water of memory and imagination back to Camelot to restore the joy before it's too late?
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Nov 29, 2009
Sam
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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 forev
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Dec 21, 2011
Eric
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My student needed to read this book for a project in school. This series is wonderfully written and engaging. Osborne does lots of research to make sure that readers learn a little something from each book that she writes. Her husband helps her with the research and even writes nonfiction books to correspond to her books. This book does not have a corresponding book though since it's totally fiction.
Jul 12, 2009
Dolly
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This is a new set of stories in the Jack and Annie saga. The stories are more in depth, longer and with more chapters. Our girls have enjoyed this series immensely and we are excited for these more "mature" books. This book was much more involved with fantasy and magic than the earlier stories, and it'll be interesting to see where the series goes from here.
Dec 09, 2010
Mrs. Kris's Class
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magic tree house is a exiting book. it has lots of action. the book is about a boy and a girl and it has a magical tree house they have a lot of adventures in it but this time they hav to go through a blizzard and save camelot.
i think you should read this book becaus it is exiting.
i think you should read this book becaus it is exiting.
Feb 21, 2010
Gabriel
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Jack and Annie go to another world to find the Water of Memory and Imagination and to save the lost knights; Percivel, Sir Lancelot, Galahad.
My favorite part was when they had to fight the Keepers of the Cauldron with burning sticks. They also got to ride a white stag.
My favorite part was when they had to fight the Keepers of the Cauldron with burning sticks. They also got to ride a white stag.
Mar 30, 2009
Jileen
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Anyone who has 4 to 9 year olds needs to either read these books (The Magic Tree House series) to their kids or have them read themselves. Not quite Harry Potter but still interesting, engaging, and very imaginative for this age group. My 6 year old devours them.
Mar 20, 2011
Lisa
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Hannah and I LOVED this book! It was just the change we needed in the series to keep us going. This book was also 16 chapters instead of the 10 chapters the last 28 books have been. I'm excited that Hannah wants to keep reading this series.
Jul 17, 2011
Adam
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This is probably Natasha's favorite of the series. She has read this one a few times now. She has made it through 30 books of this series and she has doubled her reading speed since starting. She has come a long ways with these books!
Jan 04, 2012
Kaly
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It was great. It was about Jack and Annie going to Camelot for Christmas. At first they thought Morgen sent them the innovation but at the end they found out it was Merlin.I loooooooooooooove this book
May 28, 2010
Christmas in camelot by mary pope osborne now jack and annie go to camelot now it is dark the dark wizard has robbed camelot of its joy will jack and annie go to the otherworld
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!
Jan 17, 2011
Lisa
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Libby's first Chapter Book. I was surprised to learn they read these at school and that it held her interest. Every night she was wanting "another chapter please", which I am thrilled about.
Oct 05, 2010
(youth review)I liked the holiday theme of this book and it was a happy story instead of a sad one like I read last time. I liked it alot and want to read more of them. ~Shelly, MIS, 3rd grade
Jan 12, 2009
lily
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Apr 20, 2010
Anna
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They don't have Morgan anymore but they have Merlin. They go into the cave and four dragons start coming out. They got sticks on fire and they whisked the dragons with the fire.
Apr 22, 2010
Joyce
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What I enjoyed was that Ms. Pope Osborne presented "new" (to me, anyway) elements of the Arthurian/Camelot legend ... made for a fascinating "trip" through familiar territory.
Feb 06, 2012
Owen
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I like this book. They first went to Camelot and found their friends. All of their friends froze. They got a red cloak and then went to a magic world.
Sep 20, 2011
Mustang
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I like the part where Jack and Annie {main characters} need help and I think it was Morgon or merlin sent a fling snow like color buck.
