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Eve of the Emperor Penguin
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Magic Tree House: Book 40

Eve of the Emperor Penguin (2009) (edit title/settings)

by Mary Pope Osborne (Author) (edit contributors)

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JACK AND ANNIE continue their quest for the secrets of happiness—secrets they need to save Merlin. This time, the Magic Tree House takes them to the one continent they haven’t visited before: Antarctica! What can they hope to learn about happiness in such a barren place? Only the penguins know... read more

Summary edit see section history

Jack and Annie go to Antarctica and look for a secret of Happiness for Merlin. They do and give him a baby penguin and he is much happier.

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Jack: 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, she loves animals, relies on her instincts, and is always willing to take a chance.
  • Merlin: A magician who lives in Camelot.
  • Morgan le Fey: A magical librarian from the enchanted time of Camelot. She sends Jack and Annie on special missions in the Magic Tree House.
  • Teddy: A young sorcerer-in-training and apprentice to Merlin and Morgan le Fay; he helps Jack and Annie on their missions.
  • 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.
  • Nancy Tyler: Antarctica guide, bus driver, and flight mechanic
  • Pete: Helicopter pilot in Antarctica
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First Sentence edit see section history

Jack was raking leaves on a chilly November afternoon.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Prologue
1. Smile
2. Lots of Ice
3. Short Grown-ups
4. Happy Campers
5. Lava Bombs
6. All Fall Down
7. The Emperor
8. A Good Story
9. Penny and Merlin
10. The Secret
More Facts About Antarctica
More Facts About Penguins

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 40 of 50 in Magic Tree House. (standard series)

Preceded by Dark Day in the Deep Sea, and followed by Moonlight on the Magic Flute.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Mary Pope Osborne (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Salvatore Murdocca (Illustrator)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Country: United States
Publication Date: December 8, 2009
ISBN: 978-0375837340
Page Count: 110

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Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Penguins and Antarctica

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