Wednesdays with David: Tonight on the Titanic

The Magic Tree House #17

Tonight on the Titanic

By Mary Pope Osborne

Random House 1999

71 pages

From our shelves

The story: Jack and Annie set off on a mission to save a puppy who is under a spell. In order to set him free, they must bring back a gift from a lost ship - The Titanic! Can Jack and Annie save their new friends? Can they save themselves?

Mama opines: I was a bit wary about David reading this one because it's obviously a very sad story. I didn't want him to freak out if we decide to go on a cruise someday or the next time his grandparents invite him to come on their boat. I have to applaud Mary Pope Osborne for handling this tragedy in a way that is good for kids. He knows the story now, but Osborne does it in a way that isn't terrifying for her readers. 

Thoughts from David: Well, you could say to your friends that it is Magic Tree House. Y'all know that it does have Jack and Annie, two characters who always save the world. You do know that it's called Magic Tree House because it's a magic tree house! Their friend is Morgan le Fay. Sometimes I say to my friends, "Have you ever read Magic Tree House books?" I've got to say that Magic Tree House is a little magical. Sometimes I feel magic feelings stirring in my head. Sometimes when I read a Magic Tree House book, they are so confusing that my brain spins around in my head! Well, that's all for now! Bye!

Signed,

David

Happy Reading! 

Wednesdays with David: The Magic Tree House Series

The Magic Tree House Series

By Mary Pope Osborne

Mostly from our collection; some from the library

                                


The story: Jack and Annie are a brother and sister living in Pennsylvania. One day, they discover a mysterious tree house in the woods behind their house. The tree house is full of books and takes them to any place they point to. They soon discover that the tree house belongs to the magician Morgan Le Fay and she needs their help. Jack and Annie soon set off on adventures to the time of the dinosaurs, the time of pirates, and even to the moon!

Mama opines: I like that these books give a little bit of history in a way that the small people still find entertaining. David chose several books in this series as prizes during the summer reading contest at our library. They are short enough to read in one sitting, but have enough information that I feel as if he is really learning something about dinosaurs or knights.

Thoughts from David: I like it because there are tornadoes in it and I like the pirate one because the pirates want them to find the treasure because pirates like treasure. I like them because they are funny. My favorite one so far is Sunset of the Sabertooth. 

Do you have a favorite Magic Tree House book?