Night of the New Magicians

    Night of the New Magicians

    by Mary Pope Osborne

    Ages 6-102006
    Early Reader

    Part of the Magic Tree House series, this adventure follows siblings Jack and Annie as they travel to Paris in 1889 during the World's Fair to help four real historical figures - Louis Pasteur, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and the Eiffel Tower's designer Gustave Eiffel - whose inventions are being threatened by dark magic. The story combines historical fiction with fantasy elements as the children use their magical abilities to protect these important scientific innovations. The book celebrates scientific discovery, innovation, and the importance of knowledge while teaching readers about late 19th century history and famous inventors.

    2006Published
    Genres: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Adventure

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    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Frequent
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Moderate
    Family, Friendship & Community
    Moderate
    Social or Historical Topics
    Moderate
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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