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A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time

By Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

By Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

By Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

By Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

By Mary Pope Osborne
Read by Mary Pope Osborne

By Mary Pope Osborne
Read by Mary Pope Osborne

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Part of Magic Tree House (R) Merlin Mission

Part of Magic Tree House (R) Merlin Mission

Part of Magic Tree House (R) Merlin Mission

Paperback $6.99

Sep 25, 2012 | ISBN 9780375856532 | 7-10 years

Ebook $3.99

Sep 14, 2010 | ISBN 9780375894671 | 7-10 years

Audiobook Download $8.00

Sep 14, 2010 | 91 Minutes | 7-10 years

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    About A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time

    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 A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time

    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 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.

    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

    Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!

    About A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time

    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

    Listen to a sample from A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time

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    Also by Mary Pope Osborne

    Magic Tree House 1-4 Treasury Boxed Set
    Time of the Turtle King
    Night of the Ninjas Graphic Novel
    Sunlight on the Snow Leopard
    Rhinos at Recess
    See all books by Mary Pope Osborne

    Also by Mary Pope Osborne

    Magic Tree House 1-4 Treasury Boxed Set
    Time of the Turtle King
    Night of the Ninjas Graphic Novel
    Sunlight on the Snow Leopard
    Rhinos at Recess
    See all books by Mary Pope Osborne

    About Mary Pope Osborne

    Mary Pope Osborne is the author of the New York Times number one bestselling Magic Tree House series as well as co-author of the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker series, along with her husband, Will, and her sister, Natalie Pope Boyce.   For… More about Mary Pope Osborne

    About Sal Murdocca

    Sal Murdocca has illustrated more than 200 children’s trade and textbooks. He is also a librettist for children’s opera, a video artist, an avid runner, hiker, bicyclist, and a teacher of children’s illustration at the Parsons School of Design. Sal lives and… More about Sal Murdocca

    About Mary Pope Osborne

    Mary Pope Osborne is the author of the New York Times number one bestselling Magic Tree House series as well as co-author of the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker series, along with her husband, Will, and her sister, Natalie Pope Boyce.   For… More about Mary Pope Osborne

    About Sal Murdocca

    Sal Murdocca has illustrated more than 200 children’s trade and textbooks. He is also a librettist for children’s opera, a video artist, an avid runner, hiker, bicyclist, and a teacher of children’s illustration at the Parsons School of Design. Sal lives and… More about Sal Murdocca

    About Mary Pope Osborne

    Mary Pope Osborne is the author of the New York Times number one bestselling Magic Tree House series as well as co-author of the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker series, along with her husband, Will, and her sister, Natalie Pope Boyce.   For… More about Mary Pope Osborne

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $6.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Sep 25, 2012 | 144 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 7-10 years | ISBN 9780375856532

    Category: Children’s Chapter Books | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $3.99
    Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
    Sep 14, 2010 | 144 Pages | 7-10 years | ISBN 9780375894671

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $8.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Sep 14, 2010 | 91 Minutes | 7-10 years | ISBN 9780739372999
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