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High Tide in Hawaii
161 pages
A magical, fast-paced adventure that turns the simple act of opening a book into a literal journey through time and space.
What it feels like
This brisk, wonder-filled adventure captures the pure thrill of childhood imagination, where a simple tree house becomes a gateway to the unknown. The mood is lighthearted and endlessly curious, driven by the magical premise that pointing at a picture in a book can transport you across time and space. With an earnest and accessible tone, the story centers on sibling teamwork and the joy of helping others, making it a comforting yet exciting read. The prose is straightforward and engaging, perfectly tailored for juvenile fiction readers. It will delight children who dream of exploring settings like Hawaii or the kingdom of Camelot, offering a safe but thrilling journey where no time passes at home while they are away.
- Mood
- magical
- exciting
- curious
- Tone
- earnest
- adventurous
- wonder-filled
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- sibling teamwork · the magic of reading · time travel exploration
- The writing
- Simple, direct, and highly accessible, designed to engage young readers.
- The arc
- Moves from everyday curiosity to wide-eyed wonder and thrilling, magical exploration.
- Who it's for
- Young readers and siblings who dream of stepping directly into the pages of their favorite books.
About the book
One summer day in Frog Creek, Pennslyvania, a mysterious tree house appeared in the woods. Eight year old Jack and seven year old sister, Annie, climbed into the tree house. They found out that it was filled with books. Jack and Annie soon discovered that the tree house was magic. It could take them to the places in the books. All they had to do was to point to the picture and wish to go there. While they are gone, no time passes in Frog Creek.Along the way, Jack and Annie dicovered that the tree house belongs to Morgan le Fay. Morgan is a magical librarian of Camelot, the kingdom of King Arthur. She travels through time and space, gathering books. Jack and Annie have many exciting adventures helping Morgan and exloring different times and places.
this is from a 9 year old so watch out.
Description from Open Library.
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