Summer of the Sea Serpent

Another Merlin Mission, with plenty of myths involved. I like how Jack and Annie grow over their adventures, and learn not to judge by appearance and how to be brave. In this one, they must recover the Sword Of Light, much as in the previous two they had to get the Water Of Memory And Imagination an......more

The mythology in this is incredible, the way it connects to Arthurian legend. Jack and Annie have the most spectacular adventures, and just when you think they've done everything anyone could possibly do, from riding tpteradacltes (don't know how to spell it), to acting in a Shakesperean play to tur......more

Nostalgia time! Sometimes, as an adult reader, I like jumping back to childhood favourites. I see some of these at used book stores and I figure, why not? I remember these being so much fun, and oh my goodness, they still are! These are little masterpieces that both children and adults alike can enj......more

I just read this in one sitting with my almost six year old daughter. She was hooked from the beginning. We've only read one other Magic Tree House (Pirates at Noon). I thought this one was better--with a more complete plot, engaging peril and fun fantasy. As an adult reader, I felt much of the plot......more