A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time

Name: A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.25 (4 reviews)
Author: Mary Pope Osborne
ISBN: 9780739372999

Author: Mary Pope Osborne

Series: Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #16

Narrator: Mary Pope Osborne

Unabridged: 1 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 09/14/2010

Categories: Children's Fiction, Historical Stories, Ghost Stories, Holiday Stories

Synopsis

Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Join Jack, Annie and the Magic Tree House in this historical holiday story that puts a twist on Charles Dicken's classic The Christmas Carol--from the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time!

Jack and Annie must help the famous writer Charles Dickens! The brother and sister are whisked back in time to Victorian England and the foggy streets of London. There, Jack and Annie discover that Charles Dickens has been thrown in jail! How can they help him? They will need all their magic-and help from three ghosts-to keep the great writer from ruining his life!

Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #44, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #16: A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time. The Merlin Missions books are more challenging adventures that will delight experienced readers who are fans of the original chapter book series!

The Magic Tree House series has been a favorite for over 25 years and is sure to inspire a love of reading—and adventure—in every child who joins Jack and Annie!

Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid?
• Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books
• Magic Tree House Graphic Novels: Jack and Annie's original adventures come to life with full-color, vibrant art, perfect for graphic novel fans and reluctant readers
• Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader
• Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure
• Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures

About The Author

MARY POPE OSBORNE is the author of all the Magic Tree House books, and with her husband, has written Magic Tree House: The Musical. She currently works with her sister, Natalie Pope Boyce, on the nonfiction companion titles to the Magic Tree House books. She lives in Goshen, Connecticut, with her husband, Will, and their two Norfolk terriers, Joey and Mr. Bezo.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lindsey on January 27, 2023

Loved the story around Charles Dickens!!......more

Goodreads review by debbicat *made of stardust* on December 24, 2024

A very enjoyable read. Jack and Annie go back in time on a Merlin Mission. They have to find and help Charles Dickens. I bought the companion research book, Rags to Riches, which brought a lot of context to the setting and time for the MTH book. I also added the book, Who was Charles Dickens? I reco......more

Goodreads review by Charissa on December 23, 2012

This a good book to read. The simple plot is amazing and so are the ideas. It is also cool for I read this at December 24 in my time. :) I'm really hyped up on the Christmas Holidays! I might read A Christmas Carol soon. :) Plot Summary: Jack and Annie are back for another mission for Merlin- to br......more

Goodreads review by midnightfaerie on November 14, 2013

They meet Dickens! I love being able to share this story with my son! My 6 yr old is becoming a voracious reader and his teacher recommended this series so I picked up a few from the library. My son loves it. Magic and fun and adventure rolled into a chapter book that's easy to read, yet challenging......more

Goodreads review by Kristin on September 19, 2010

These are for younger readers but the cover is gorgeous! I loved the book and would recommend it to early readers. My children have loved the series. I just may read some more!......more