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Camp Time in California

by Mary Pope Osborne

Book Details

Publisher:National Geographic Books
Published:2021-03-02
Pages:128
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away through time with Jack and Annie--this time to the Yosemite National Park! Jack and his sister, Annie, must go to California! They must look at nature! They must save the wilderness! Save it from what, exactly? That's what Jack and Annie must find out when the magic tree house lands in the tallest tree on earth. The nature around them is so grand and peaceful--is it really in danger? Two travelers, two sketchbooks, and one gri

Our Review

This time-travel adventure whisks readers to Yosemite National Park, where Jack and Annie must uncover a hidden threat to California's wilderness. The siblings arrive in the tallest tree on earth, sketchbooks in hand, ready to document nature's wonders while solving an environmental mystery. Their peaceful exploration of grand sequoias and majestic landscapes soon reveals that even the most breathtaking wilderness needs protection. This installment blends natural history with adventure as the duo navigates the challenges of conservation.

What makes this journey compelling is how it transforms environmental awareness into an urgent mission, showing young readers that nature's preservation requires active participation. The sketchbook element adds an engaging layer, encouraging observation skills while the California setting provides stunning backdrop for the ecological storyline. Fans of the series will appreciate how this adventure balances educational content with the familiar magic tree house formula, creating another satisfying chapter that makes conservation feel both immediate and magical.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction