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A Perfect Time for Pandas (Magic Tree House (R) Merlin Mission) Paperback – July 22, 2014

by Mary Pope Osborne (Author), Sal Murdocca (Illustrator)
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The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!

Time-traveling brother-and-sister team Jack and Annie have to find a certain kind of food. The magic tree house whisks them off to a village in the mountains of southeast China, close to a world-famous panda reserve. Will it be their easiest adventure yet? Not a chance! Jack and Annie don't know it, but they’ve arrived on the day of a historic earthquake!

Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #48, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #20: A Perfect Time for Pandas.

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  2. Book 20 of 27
    Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions
  3. Print length
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  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    2 - 5
  6. Lexile measure
    540L
  7. Dimensions
    7.64 x 5.2 x 0.35 inches
  8. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    July 22, 2014
  10. ISBN-10
    9780375867989
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MARY POPE OSBORNE is the author of the New York Times number one bestselling Magic Tree House series. She and her husband, writer Will Osborne (author of Magic Tree House: The Musical), live in northwestern Connecticut with their three dogs. Ms. Osborne is also the coauthor of the companion Magic Tree House Fact Trackers series with Will, and with her sister, Natalie Pope Boyce.
 
SAL MURDOCCA has illustrated more than 200 children's trade and text books. He is also a librettist for children's opera, a video artist, an avid runner, hiker, and bicyclist, and a teacher of children's illustration at the Parsons School of Design. Sal lives and works in New York with his wife, Nancy.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0375867988
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers; NOV edition (July 22, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780375867989
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0375867989
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 540L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.87 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.64 x 5.2 x 0.35 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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ABOUT MAGIC TREE HOUSE®:

Widely regarded among parents, teachers, and librarians for its power to instill a passion for reading, Mary Pope Osborne’s award-winning, #1 New York Times best selling Magic Tree House series is an international phenomenon and has sold more than 134 million books worldwide since its debut in 1992. The books have been translated into 33 different languages in over 30 international markets. All Magic Tree House books are available in print, as ebooks and Listening Library audio books, which are all narrated by Mary Pope Osborne. Visit WWW.MAGICTREEHOUSE.COM for more information about the series, activities, and more.

MARY POPE OSBORNE is an ardent advocate and supporter of children’s literacy, and the award-winning author of more than 100 books for children and young adults, including novels, retellings of mythology and folklore, picture books, biographies, and mysteries. From 1993–1997, Ms. Osborne served as president of the Authors Guild, the country’s leading organization for published authors. She has traveled extensively in the U.S. and abroad, visiting schools and speaking on issues related to children’s literacy. She spoke at the UN regarding the importance of worldwide literacy and was profiled on NBC’s Rock Center with Brian Williams for her continued efforts. Mary has donated over 350,000 books to underserved children across the country through her Gift of Books program. She resides in Connecticut. The creator of the Magic Tree House series, Ms. Osborne is also the coauthor of the companion Magic Tree House Fact Trackers series with her husband, WILL OSBORNE, and her sister, NATALIE POPE BOYCE.

Follow Mary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaryPopeOsborne

The Magic Tree House Classroom Adventures Program is a free, comprehensive set of online educational resources for teachers developed by Mary Pope Osborne as gift to teachers, to thank them for their enthusiastic support of the series. Complete with free online resources including lesson plans, curriculum guides, and creative activities, the Classroom Adventures Program incorporates every book in the series, including the nonfiction Fact Tracker titles, enabling teachers to build upon students’ interest in Jack and Annie’s adventures, while simultaneously meeting core curriculum standards across a multitude of subjects. Educators can learn more at WWW.MTHCLASSROOMADVENTURES.ORG.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book and great series!
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My 7 yr old loves these books and she enjoyed this one, too. She read the whole series within the last year and it's been her favorite of all the series she's read so far. I like how they combine history with modern day and Magic. My daughter has learned a ton about history (and she doesn't even realize it!).
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This book was great! I recommend you would read this book if you are ages 7+.This book was great (and good price ,too).
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5.0 out of 5 stars Granddaughter loves these book!!!
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These books are fabulous! Start reading these to them when they're about 3 years which is when I started my granddaughter. She is now 7 yrs. old and absolutely adores these books. She now has everyone of them and never tires of these stories. They teach history in a very fun way. Highly recommend!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book!
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My son and I love reading any book by Mary Pope Osbourn. This is another wonderful story that keeps my son interested and wanting to read it over and over. I recommend this book and other books by Mrs. Osborne. A Fantastic Read for children and adults!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Found a Perfect Time to read this book
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My son and I read this while on vacation in Washington DC this summer and he really enjoyed the story. The bonus: We went to the National Zoo and saw the pandas so my son made a self to real world connection. We are going to purchase the Fact Finder book now.
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My daughter loves the Magic Treehouse books and this one didn't disappoint.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book for young reader
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loves Pandas
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Bought as a Christmas gift for my grand daughter aged 7, she is looking forward to reading it, she loves Pandas, nice story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars the adventure continues
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another great episode in the spiritual world composing the intellectual and moral upbringing of Jack and Annie. A founding saga for all 4 to 11 kids. Thanks, MPO, keep up the good work.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Magic Tree House #48: A Perfec Time For Panadas
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My niece really loved reading this book when she was visting me this summer. She reads the book every night before bed. I read the book after she is a sleep.
I lke way the book keep you wanting to read more books about the panadas. My niece really enjoyed reading the book. I recommend this book for children
who loves pandas or for those who are interested in pandas and wanting to learn more about their habitant in China. The book arrived just before my neice did.
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My 8 year old grandson's favorite books. Find them the easiest on Amazon & good pricing.
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