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Jack and Annie continue their quest for the secrets of happiness–secrets they need if they’re going to save Merlin. But when the magic tree house leads them to a tiny deserted island in the middle of the ocean, they’re not sure who needs help more–Merlin or themselves! The brother and sister... read more
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Summary edit
Jack and Annie are searching for a secret of happiness and they go to the ocean. They board a ship, and Jack gets seasick. They both lean over the edge and an octopus grabs them. The octopus talks and lets go. Jack and Annie find the secret and both go back home. Squids
Characters/People edit
- Jack: A boy who is a little shy. Jack and his sister Annie are transported by a magic tree house through time and space to places real and mythical. Jack is the "brainiac" of the two, he does all the research.
- Annie: Jack's sister that takes risks and can talk to animals. Jack's sister, she loves animals, relies on her instincts, and is always willing to take a chance.
- Merlin: A magician who lives in Camelot.
- Morgan le Fay: A magical librarian from the enchanted time of Camelot. She sends Jack and Annie on special missions in the Magic Tree House.
- Kathleen: She is a selkie—a seal that can also change into a person. She is Teddy's friend and also an apprentice to Merlin; she helps Jack and Annie on their missions.
- Teddy: A young sorcerer-in-training and apprentice to Merlin and Morgan le Fay; he helps Jack and Annie on their missions.
- Henry: A scientist
- Tommy: An able seaman
- Joe: An able seaman
- Professor Thomson: A scientist
- Captain: of the HMS Challenger
Setting & Locations edit
- The ocean: Has islands and ships sailing on foamy water.
- Frog Creek, Pennsylvania: Where Jack and Annie live.
- On board the HMS Challenger
First Sentence edit
Jack felt raindrops.
Table of Contents edit
Prologue (1)
1. Back to the Sea (3)
2. Pirates Again? (10)
3. A Creature Named Henry (24)
4. Off the Ship! (33)
5. Ooze (42)
6. Pea Soup (52)
7. Help! (62)
8. Monster of the Deep (70)
9. Think! Think! (79)
10. The Heart of the Ocean (86)
11. Good-bye, Mates (95)
Author's Notes (104)
Fun Activities for Jack and Annie and You! (108)
Series & Lists edit
This is book 39 of 50 in Magic Tree House. (standard series)
Preceded by Monday with a Mad Genius, and followed by Eve of the Emperor Penguin.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Mary Pope Osborne (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Salvatore Murdocca (Illustrator)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Country: Unites States
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: 0375837310
Page Count: 106
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Country: Unites States
Publication Date: 2008
ISBN: 0375837310
Page Count: 106
Subjects edit
- Books › Literature & Fiction › World Literature › Mythology › Children's Books › Other
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Horror › Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths › Other
- Books › Children's Books › Authors & Illustrators, A-Z › ( O ) › Osborne, Mary Pope
- Books › Children's Books › History & Historical Fiction › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Action & Adventure
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 9-12
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