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High Time for Heroes

by Mary Pope Osborne

A Merlin mission in ancient Thebes

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A Merlin mission in ancient Thebes

Jack and Annie’s trip to Thebes, Egypt, centers on a mystery: the person they meet under Florence Nightingale’s name does not seem to match the famous nurse they expect. Their search for answers turns the mission dangerous, blending historical subject matter with the series’ magical time-travel adventure. The book is identified as a Merlin Mission, a more challenging branch of the Magic Tree House series, and was formerly numbered as title #51.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 who enjoy action-and-adventure fiction
  • Readers ready for a more challenging Magic Tree House chapter-book adventure
  • Young readers interested in Florence Nightingale and ancient Egypt

Themes

Historical figuresMystery and mistaken identityTime travelCourage and adventure

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Book overview

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!

Jack and Annie are on a mission for Merlin the magician! This time, the magic tree house whisks them off to Thebes, Egypt, to find Florence Nightingale, a world-famous nurse. But when they find her, the Florence Nightingale they meet is not a famous nurse at all--she's not even a regular nurse! Have they found the right person? Or did Merlin make a mistake? An easy mission turns dangerous when Jack and Annie try to solve the mystery!

Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #51, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #23: High Time for Heroes.

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
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
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