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The Imagination Station #1
Voyage with the Vikings
While visiting Mr. Whittaker at Whit's Soda Shoppe, Beth and Patrick find a mysterious letter in the Imagination Station requesting a Viking sunstone. The letter is old and says that someone named Albert will be imprisoned if the sunstone isn't found. Mr. Whittaker sends cousins Patrick and Beth to Greenland circa 1000. On their quest for the sunstone, the cousins meet Vikings Erik the Red and Leif Eriksson--and find the sunstone as they join Leif on his first voyage to North America. But the adventure is just beginning, for when they return to Mr. Whittaker's workshop with the sunstone, there is another note waiting for them, requesting a silver goblet. Join Patrick and Beth as they continue their travel to various lands and time in the Imagination Station book series.
128 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2011
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About the author
Marianne Hering
97 books39 followersMarianne Hering is a prolific writer, having written hundreds of articles and a number of books for children and parents. For nine years she worked for several magazines in Focus on the Family’s periodicals department and became the editor of Clubhouse, a Focus on the Family children’s magazine with a circulation of more than 100,000.
As a book developer for Focus on the Family, she and coauthor / creative director Paul McCusker launched the Adventures in Odyssey book series The Imagination Station in 2010. Currently the series includes 19 books, with two more contracted for 2017 release. Paul bowed out of his role in 2015 to pursue other creative avenues. The combined sales are more than 450,000.
Currently Marianne is a freelance writer taking assignments. She and her husband live in Colorado with their twin sons.
As a book developer for Focus on the Family, she and coauthor / creative director Paul McCusker launched the Adventures in Odyssey book series The Imagination Station in 2010. Currently the series includes 19 books, with two more contracted for 2017 release. Paul bowed out of his role in 2015 to pursue other creative avenues. The combined sales are more than 450,000.
Currently Marianne is a freelance writer taking assignments. She and her husband live in Colorado with their twin sons.
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August 28, 2012
For what it is, I liked this book okay. It's the first book in a series about two children who travel around in the Imagination Station. It has a Magic Tree House #1-4 feel, but the story isn't held together as well. (And I don't like Patrick and Beth as well as Jack and Annie.) Patrick and Beth are sent back to Viking times in search of a Sunstone. They meet Erik the Read and Leif Eriksson. Leif has converted to Christianity so he is portrayed as kindly and nice, whereas Erik the Red still believes in the Norse gods and is portrayed as an uncouth brute.
I understand that this was written as a Christian series and it is great that Beth and Patrick model Christian kindness and charity, but...I thought it was a little overdone. For instance, Leif tells Patrick he wanted them to stay in the church because idol worship will be going on outside and Patrick gasps (supposedly in horror) and must rush back to save Beth incase she ends up in the same room where "idol worshipping" was happening. I think you can demonstrate Christian values without constantly showing how the "other" people are completely backwards, wrong and ridiculous.
I know this is just a children's book and I don't think children would think of it as deeply as I did. I'm also madly in love with all things Norse and probably a little biased against anything that disparages Norse beliefs. Children would probably just think the Vikings and Polar Bears were cool.
I'd still pick Magic Tree House. Teachers could never read this in school because of the heavy religious overtones. It's super easy and took me approximately 15 minutes to read.
I understand that this was written as a Christian series and it is great that Beth and Patrick model Christian kindness and charity, but...I thought it was a little overdone. For instance, Leif tells Patrick he wanted them to stay in the church because idol worship will be going on outside and Patrick gasps (supposedly in horror) and must rush back to save Beth incase she ends up in the same room where "idol worshipping" was happening. I think you can demonstrate Christian values without constantly showing how the "other" people are completely backwards, wrong and ridiculous.
I know this is just a children's book and I don't think children would think of it as deeply as I did. I'm also madly in love with all things Norse and probably a little biased against anything that disparages Norse beliefs. Children would probably just think the Vikings and Polar Bears were cool.
I'd still pick Magic Tree House. Teachers could never read this in school because of the heavy religious overtones. It's super easy and took me approximately 15 minutes to read.
March 17, 2021
In this book Mr. Whittaker sent two children, Patrick and Beth, in the Imagination Station for two reasons. First, he wanted a sunstone. Second, he wanted them to have fun in the Viking times. They did have a lot of fun and they found the sunstone. (The sunstone was for saving a person in a tower.)
November 13, 2018
My children love these little books. They thoroughly enjoy each and every story, as if they are all unique and individual without any cause for similarity among them. Even though sometimes, they might seem tedious and repetitive to me as a parent, I do enjoy being able to read short-stories to my children that are clean and respective.
November 22, 2011
Decent Christian version of The Magic Tree House series.
September 16, 2024
Read to my son for bedtime. He liked it! It was fun, and the suspense kept him interested. It was fun to talk about viking explorers, and since he'd been learning about Lief Erikson in school, it was interesting for him to hear a stories about Erik and Lief, albeit fictionalized.
It's a nice alternative to the Mary Pope Magic Treehouse books, if you don't feel comfortable about some of the magic stuff in her stories. With her stuff it's magic and wizards that make the time travel happen, while in these stories it's the "imagination station" time machine sort of thing.
It's a nice alternative to the Mary Pope Magic Treehouse books, if you don't feel comfortable about some of the magic stuff in her stories. With her stuff it's magic and wizards that make the time travel happen, while in these stories it's the "imagination station" time machine sort of thing.
April 5, 2015
I read this aloud to my two oldest boys, ages 7 and 8. Honestly, I got into the book right away and wanted to finish it at a faster pace than they did. They were slower to get into it and were content to only read one chapter at a time. They would probably rate it 3 stars.
I'm giving it 5 stars for the following reasons:
•I really did enjoy the story.
•It caused me to research Leif the Viking to see how much of the story was true. I love learning!
•My boys connected with the story.
•It portrayed a Christian worldview
•It was GOOD--no worldly, immoral, or bad-influence junk in it. It is the kind of book I want my kids to read.
I'm giving it 5 stars for the following reasons:
•I really did enjoy the story.
•It caused me to research Leif the Viking to see how much of the story was true. I love learning!
•My boys connected with the story.
•It portrayed a Christian worldview
•It was GOOD--no worldly, immoral, or bad-influence junk in it. It is the kind of book I want my kids to read.
September 29, 2020
"I like that they didn't die. In the voyage one viking saved them by putting them in a church because he knew Erik the Red, the viking who wanted to hurt them would never go in a church. Erik the Red was the ruler of Greenland and his wife was Thjodhild. I don't know how to pronounce that. Erik the Red and Beth played the game of chess and the girl who had a weird name said they could call her Hilda. Beth won because she had her king and queen and Erik didn't so he lost." -Cadee, age 8
May 13, 2017
Read this with my seven-year-old, who enjoyed it. I was underwhelmed.
March 21, 2020
Two cousins, Beth and Patrick hop inside the Imagination Station, to travel back to the time of the Vikings in order to retrieve a Viking Sunstone. Mr Whittaker - a kind and mysterious inventor needs one to save Albert. But they don't know why he needs it, where and how to find it, or who Albert even is.
In fact there are many mysteries surrounding the kind old inventor, but during this book, the cousins manage to have an action-packed adventure in just a few short chapters. They meet Erik the Red, the fearsome Viking, and his son Leif, are nearly trampled by a herd of reindeer, face an angry polar bear, engage in a dangerous chess game, and learn the importance of being kind to your enemies.
I would highly recommend this book and the series to young, developing readers. It was simple, yet very exciting and there are mysteries yet uncovered, which make you want to read more!
In fact there are many mysteries surrounding the kind old inventor, but during this book, the cousins manage to have an action-packed adventure in just a few short chapters. They meet Erik the Red, the fearsome Viking, and his son Leif, are nearly trampled by a herd of reindeer, face an angry polar bear, engage in a dangerous chess game, and learn the importance of being kind to your enemies.
I would highly recommend this book and the series to young, developing readers. It was simple, yet very exciting and there are mysteries yet uncovered, which make you want to read more!
August 16, 2022
I read this book for a second time now. The series came out when I was young but only read the first book. I recently found a later book in the series and want to read the book about the orphan train bit thought I shoukd probably read the other books first. Even though it is a kids book and is meant for a much younger audience I liked it. It was cute and nice to read a book that went by faster and wasn't very long. Not my favorite book but it's really cute and I'll be reading the other books in this series that I never got to. I love the characters in this book and live that the kids are being so brave and good examples to the young kids readingvthis book series. Overall I enjoyed this cute book and would say this is best suited for kids that are in their first years of school. I've seen other people say thus reminds them of the Magic tree house books and I have to agree!
December 19, 2022
There isn’t much that I can say about this but it was super cute. I liked it. It’s a Christian form of Magic Tree House. Instead of siblings, it’s cousins. Instead of a tree house, it is a machine that was made by Mr. Whittaker who owns Whit End. It’s a definite book series I will get for my son when he is old enough to read.
September 15, 2022
Read aloud for school. Went perfectly with our Viking study and my 7yo loved it.
October 2, 2022
I'm reading this series to my kids. I like that the books incorporate real characters from history, and they definitely keep the kid's attention.
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February 22, 2022Magic Tree House meets Adventures in Odyssey
June 15, 2015
I dreaded reading this aloud every night, even though my kids liked it well enough. It's definitely an easy chapter book, written with choppy phrasing and easy vocabulary that made it tedious for me. It is a very quick read and not really worthy of being savored, anyway.
If your children are already interested in Vikings, or looking for an easy chapter book series that's maybe a bit more intellectual than some, then this book is a fine read.
However, if you are looking for something really excellent to spark an interest in Viking history, try the lovely picture book Leif the LuckyLeif the Lucky, or the more challenging Viking TalesViking Tales.
This series is markedly Christian, which is appealing for us, but obviously written to highlight moments in Christian history without much context. The ending is a cliff-hanger, and I can tell by the synopsis of the next book that the series will likely continue pulling you from one book to the next. I don't have it in me to read the others aloud, so we'll maybe revisit them when my children are old enough to read themselves.
If your children are already interested in Vikings, or looking for an easy chapter book series that's maybe a bit more intellectual than some, then this book is a fine read.
However, if you are looking for something really excellent to spark an interest in Viking history, try the lovely picture book Leif the LuckyLeif the Lucky, or the more challenging Viking TalesViking Tales.
This series is markedly Christian, which is appealing for us, but obviously written to highlight moments in Christian history without much context. The ending is a cliff-hanger, and I can tell by the synopsis of the next book that the series will likely continue pulling you from one book to the next. I don't have it in me to read the others aloud, so we'll maybe revisit them when my children are old enough to read themselves.
June 30, 2015
A friend of mine recommended this series as one her 5 and 7 year old kids Loved listening to. My 4 and 6 year old kids definitely enjoyed listening, but I found it a little irritating to read aloud. Certainly it is designed as a "first chapter book" for independent reading, and in that context it undoubtedly works well. I, however, am frustrated with adults who act like children, and every single one in this book did so. The plot barely held together and everything was so very, very simplistic and unbelievable that I had trouble holding back sighs as I read. On the plus side there was the overt, integrated Christianity that I would expect from a Focus on the Family book, and for that reason alone I won't be tossing the series out, although I think I will hold the rest in reserve for use after my kids have learned to read to themselves. In the meantime I will continue to read good, solid children's lit aloud - the Little House books, Edith Nesbit, even Beverly Cleary - something I can sink my own teeth into that is nevertheless entertaining and edifying for the kids.
August 10, 2015
When I read the description of this story it sounded amazing. Kids travel back in time to find a sunstone to save a friend in a tower? Sounds brilliant.
Not so much. It is actually a very preachy Christian story. Hardly any plot, just the children meeting Erik the Red and his son Leif. Erik still believes in Norse gods and Leif is a Christian.
Onslaught of heavy handed Christian mentality. Erik says he is going to send the kids to their Gods and Patrick says God. There is only one. Really? In that moment?
If you are looking for a very loose historical book that follows strictly allow Christian beliefs then you have come to the right place.
If you are looking for a adventure story, look elsewhere.
Not so much. It is actually a very preachy Christian story. Hardly any plot, just the children meeting Erik the Red and his son Leif. Erik still believes in Norse gods and Leif is a Christian.
Onslaught of heavy handed Christian mentality. Erik says he is going to send the kids to their Gods and Patrick says God. There is only one. Really? In that moment?
If you are looking for a very loose historical book that follows strictly allow Christian beliefs then you have come to the right place.
If you are looking for a adventure story, look elsewhere.
August 27, 2015
nice chapter story for upper elementary. Two cousins time travel and meet Leif Ericson and Eric the Red.
May 19, 2016
Interesting chapter book for young readers, with some history, time travel and faith. Not bad for kids transitioning to chapter books, but older kids and adults will probably be unsatisfied.
May 3, 2024
It's not a bad read, but it seemed too different from the Imagination Station adventures in the audio episodes of Adventures in Odyssey.
October 24, 2021
Imagination Station is the Christian version of Magic tree house that features characters from Adventures in Odyssey. While I have had heard of Adventures, it was not something I watched growing up so when I came across this series I watched a few episodes online. Not being entirely familiar with Adventures in Odyssey characters, I found that still enjoyed this.
In the first book we’re are introduced to cousins egg and Patrick. They are sent on a quest by Mr. Whittaker to find a sunstone. They find themselves in Greenland during the time of Erik the Red and his son Leif Eriksson. I found this story interesting and actually learned that Leif Eriksson was a Christian (converted). While this was published in 2011 I wish it would have been out when I was younger. I can remember loving the Magic Tree House books when I was 7/8. One difference I noticed besides the obvious was that at the end of the book there wasn’t a few pages dedicated to telling a little about the time period or the historical figures. As it’s been about 20 years since I’ve actually read a Magic Tree House book I could just be miss remembering the books having this. Another that I noticed from looking at the series line up is that Imagination Station seems to feature Biblical figures and focuses some on Christian history. Which makes since seeing what is derived from and that Adventures in Odyssey it’s is from Focus on the Family. Magic Tree House on the other hand focused on general history and historical figures, at least the books that were out when I read them did.
I think fans of the Magic Tree House books should definitely checkout Imagination Station. Both would be perfectly fine for kids to read.
In the first book we’re are introduced to cousins egg and Patrick. They are sent on a quest by Mr. Whittaker to find a sunstone. They find themselves in Greenland during the time of Erik the Red and his son Leif Eriksson. I found this story interesting and actually learned that Leif Eriksson was a Christian (converted). While this was published in 2011 I wish it would have been out when I was younger. I can remember loving the Magic Tree House books when I was 7/8. One difference I noticed besides the obvious was that at the end of the book there wasn’t a few pages dedicated to telling a little about the time period or the historical figures. As it’s been about 20 years since I’ve actually read a Magic Tree House book I could just be miss remembering the books having this. Another that I noticed from looking at the series line up is that Imagination Station seems to feature Biblical figures and focuses some on Christian history. Which makes since seeing what is derived from and that Adventures in Odyssey it’s is from Focus on the Family. Magic Tree House on the other hand focused on general history and historical figures, at least the books that were out when I read them did.
I think fans of the Magic Tree House books should definitely checkout Imagination Station. Both would be perfectly fine for kids to read.
August 29, 2024
Good for young readers. I would read a chapter, then my son, and then I would ask him to recap the chapter for me, to see if he is understanding well. I like the historical venture with Christian teachings, the examining (in passing really) of things used in that area, like the chess pieces, capes, sword, ship, and different sunstones. It was darker than I expected, at times, not in an extreme way at all, but giving a serious tone that could easily be true for people of the era.
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January 5, 2021
This book series was recommended to me by other catholic parents and it was a great find. My 2nd Grader has been tearing through books lately!
In this first book, Beth and her cousin Patrick visit Mr. Whittaker at Whit's End. They travel back in time with the Imagination Station to Viking times. They meet Erik the Red, his wife Hilda and his son Leif in their quest to find the Sunstone and help Mr. Whittaker's mysterious friend Albert. Along the way, they learn about false gods and the importance of loving your enemies. Beth also has the chance to prove that Christians can win by being smart. It was a very gentle, age-appropriate book.
There are currently 27 books in this series, which has been described as a Christian version of The Magic Tree House series. In each book, the children travel back in time to a different period and history/science lessons are woven into their adventure. The series is published by Focus on the Family, an evangelical Christian organization, that is very Catholic-friendly in my experience. The books are ultra-clean with an unapologetically christian worldview and moral lessons explicitly stated in the last chapter.
As a parent, I was able to read this book in less than 45 minutes. It was a very simple and innocent story. I would not recommend it for adults as it doesn't have any subtext or literary meat. This is NOT great literature. But for young readers, it is well suited. The chapter book featured large font and pictures to encourage independent young readers. These books are targeted at children age 7 and up.
In this first book, Beth and her cousin Patrick visit Mr. Whittaker at Whit's End. They travel back in time with the Imagination Station to Viking times. They meet Erik the Red, his wife Hilda and his son Leif in their quest to find the Sunstone and help Mr. Whittaker's mysterious friend Albert. Along the way, they learn about false gods and the importance of loving your enemies. Beth also has the chance to prove that Christians can win by being smart. It was a very gentle, age-appropriate book.
There are currently 27 books in this series, which has been described as a Christian version of The Magic Tree House series. In each book, the children travel back in time to a different period and history/science lessons are woven into their adventure. The series is published by Focus on the Family, an evangelical Christian organization, that is very Catholic-friendly in my experience. The books are ultra-clean with an unapologetically christian worldview and moral lessons explicitly stated in the last chapter.
As a parent, I was able to read this book in less than 45 minutes. It was a very simple and innocent story. I would not recommend it for adults as it doesn't have any subtext or literary meat. This is NOT great literature. But for young readers, it is well suited. The chapter book featured large font and pictures to encourage independent young readers. These books are targeted at children age 7 and up.
February 21, 2023
The Imagination Station Voyage with the Vikings was about two cousins named Beth and Patrick who had to go back in time so they could save Mr. Whittaker's friend Albert. They needed a sunstone or Albert would get locked in a castle forever. First they fought off a herd of elk. Then they met two viking, Erick the Red, king of the Vikings and Leif, the prince of the Vikings. Beth and Patrick were hiding from Erick the Red because he was going to turn them into slaves. Then, Beth went against him in chess and won him. Then, they got Erick the Red's sword. They thought the sword had a sunstone on it, but it didn't. Then, prince Leif was sailing away so Beth and Patrick did too. Then, when they were going home, Leif gave them a sunstone for a gift before they leave and they went home. They thought they saved Albert but the man said they also needed to get him their missing silver cup. That is how it ends.
What I liked about it was that they hid in the church from Erick the Red because Erick the Red would not go near the church because he was not christian.
What I liked about it was that they hid in the church from Erick the Red because Erick the Red would not go near the church because he was not christian.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 23, 2019
I read this book aloud to my kids, and it is the first book in a while where my 8 year old son was begging me to read one more chapter! We all really enjoyed it, and especially how it imaginatively tied in to our history lessons. The writing isn't amazingly special, but the story is written in an exciting way that kept my kids interested.
I will note for parents that there is some talk of Viking "gods" in this story, but it's made really clear that they are worshipping false gods and highlights Leif Erikson's Christian faith. There is also one point where Patrick looks at a boiling pot and mentally compares it to a "witch's caldron".
Overall, it was like reading an episode of Adventures In Odyssey, and we enjoyed it! I felt like the faith lesson at the end could have been stronger but it wasn't bad. 4 stars, and we are looking forward to starting the next one together!
I will note for parents that there is some talk of Viking "gods" in this story, but it's made really clear that they are worshipping false gods and highlights Leif Erikson's Christian faith. There is also one point where Patrick looks at a boiling pot and mentally compares it to a "witch's caldron".
Overall, it was like reading an episode of Adventures In Odyssey, and we enjoyed it! I felt like the faith lesson at the end could have been stronger but it wasn't bad. 4 stars, and we are looking forward to starting the next one together!
November 2, 2022
Veryyy good. Berry berry good.
I would recommend this to Anyone. I feel like this book would be great for anyone, any age because there’s an excellent portrayal of Christian faith and it’s just so funnnn.
Basically I felt like it was extremely similar to Magic Tree House books, for example when Beth and Patrick are traveling through time the book says, “the machine whirled. Suddenly, everything went black.
And when Jack and Annie are traveling through time in MTH the book says, “Then everything was still. Absolutely still.
As you can see it is very similar.
I think I like TIS better because instead of just putting them straight into danger, Mr Whitaker actually gives them things to help them, unlike Morgan Le Fay who just says, “Have fun! And be careful not to get eaten by lions.” When it’s too late for them to go back!
Anyway sorry for raving, TIS > MTH.
I would recommend this to Anyone. I feel like this book would be great for anyone, any age because there’s an excellent portrayal of Christian faith and it’s just so funnnn.
Basically I felt like it was extremely similar to Magic Tree House books, for example when Beth and Patrick are traveling through time the book says, “the machine whirled. Suddenly, everything went black.
And when Jack and Annie are traveling through time in MTH the book says, “Then everything was still. Absolutely still.
As you can see it is very similar.
I think I like TIS better because instead of just putting them straight into danger, Mr Whitaker actually gives them things to help them, unlike Morgan Le Fay who just says, “Have fun! And be careful not to get eaten by lions.” When it’s too late for them to go back!
Anyway sorry for raving, TIS > MTH.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 28, 2025
Mostly good!
One nitpick: why is this book and series so obsessed with slaves?
Page 35:
“The boy had no fear of the reindeer," he said. "He must be Norse-a Viking. He has the light hair."
The Red Viking studied Beth for a moment. He did not seem pleased.
"The girl prisoner is small and dark haired," the man said. "She has the look of a house slave."
Page 40:
“You may watch over these children," Erik said to Leif. "But if I ever find them alone, I will take them as slaves!"
Page 41:
“Will your father really make us his slaves?" Patrick asked.
"Yes," Leif said.
Page 63:
"Erik ordered me to help cook," Beth said.
"He wants me to learn to be a house slave.
That way he can sell me for more money."
Page 67:
Erik groaned. "You are too kind to slaves.”
Page 82:
"Stay? Leif is leaving for Norway," Beth said. "Then Erik the Red will make us his slaves. He might even sell us to a farmer.”
One nitpick: why is this book and series so obsessed with slaves?
Page 35:
“The boy had no fear of the reindeer," he said. "He must be Norse-a Viking. He has the light hair."
The Red Viking studied Beth for a moment. He did not seem pleased.
"The girl prisoner is small and dark haired," the man said. "She has the look of a house slave."
Page 40:
“You may watch over these children," Erik said to Leif. "But if I ever find them alone, I will take them as slaves!"
Page 41:
“Will your father really make us his slaves?" Patrick asked.
"Yes," Leif said.
Page 63:
"Erik ordered me to help cook," Beth said.
"He wants me to learn to be a house slave.
That way he can sell me for more money."
Page 67:
Erik groaned. "You are too kind to slaves.”
Page 82:
"Stay? Leif is leaving for Norway," Beth said. "Then Erik the Red will make us his slaves. He might even sell us to a farmer.”
March 20, 2018
Cousins Beth and Patrick go to Witt's End. They want to go for a ride in the imagination station that can take you to different times in history. Today, they find a note in the machine that asks for a Viking sunstone. So Beth and Patrick get into the imagination station and go back to the Viking times. There they meet Erik the Red and his son, Leif. They join Leif as he voyages to North America. During the trip, they find the sunstone.
When they get back to Witt's End, they are surprised because there is another note waiting for them, this time, asking for a silver goblet. Read the next book in this series to find out about Beth and Patrick's adventures of finding the silver goblet!
This book is cool. I really like it.
When they get back to Witt's End, they are surprised because there is another note waiting for them, this time, asking for a silver goblet. Read the next book in this series to find out about Beth and Patrick's adventures of finding the silver goblet!
This book is cool. I really like it.
April 24, 2021
Beth and Patrick go back 1,000 years to Viking time! Patrick is so excited! Mr. Whittaker gives Beth a bag of chess pieces. They go to a Viking ship.
They meet Erik the Red and he is being really mean. But his son, Lief isn't. Then they find out Leif is leaving on the boat that has the imagination station on it!
They come on the boat and sail away from the shore where Erik is. While they are on the boat, Lief takes a fancy stone. He says it is a sunstone. He has another one so they trade the sunstone and the chess pieces. Just then the red button on the imagination station appears! They say goodbye to Leif before pressing the button.
I would recommend this book because Beth and Patrick found what they were looking for.
Reviewed by 8 yo for a book report
They meet Erik the Red and he is being really mean. But his son, Lief isn't. Then they find out Leif is leaving on the boat that has the imagination station on it!
They come on the boat and sail away from the shore where Erik is. While they are on the boat, Lief takes a fancy stone. He says it is a sunstone. He has another one so they trade the sunstone and the chess pieces. Just then the red button on the imagination station appears! They say goodbye to Leif before pressing the button.
I would recommend this book because Beth and Patrick found what they were looking for.
Reviewed by 8 yo for a book report
February 13, 2025
If you liked the idea of the Magic Tree House books but couldn't bear the thought of reading them to your kids thanks to the bratty characters and overabundance of sentence fragments, this book is everything you're looking for. It's a fun excursion into the past with a level of danger that's appropriate for a fairly young audience, and it brought back memories for me of listening to and watching Adventures in Odyssey episodes as a kid. This is definitely going on the list of books to try reading to my kid.
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