Tonight on the Titanic (Magic Tree House, #17) by Mary Pope Osborne

Tonight on the Titanic (Magic Tree House, #17) Reviews

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  Book2Dragon

  Another great Magic Tree House story; even out of order, easy to follow. It tells the tragedy of the Titanic, the ship that couldn't sink. Some good came out of it though, as regulations improved.
  The twins barely escape, but they help a family first. (don't think that is a spoiler)
  Gentle enough for children. Fun enough for adults.
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  Rick Silva

  The Kiddo (age 6) brought this home from his school library and I read it out loud to him. He has an interest in the story of the Titanic. This was my first introduction to Mary Pope Osbourne's Magic Tree House series, and I have to say I was impressed.
  
  The main characters, Jack and Annie (ages 8 and 7) are "Master Librarians" for a magical treehouse library run by Morgan Le Fey (No, really.). The books in the treehouse allow the kids to travel through time with a few basic anti-paradox rules in place. No bringing anyone back with them, and no changing history. The structure of the series has the kids going on quests that span several books. This volume was the start of one such quest.
  
  When Jack and Annie find a puppy (who they name Teddy) in the treehouse, they also find a message from Morgan Le Fey informing them that the puppy is under a spell and several items are needed to break the enchantment. First on the list: A gift from a ship lost a sea.
  
  One trip through the space-time continuum later, and Jack and Annie find themselves aboard a luxurious ocean liner. The bad news, of course, is that it's the Titanic.
  
  Once things get going, this book is non-stop fun. Osborne manages to keep the level of excitement and imperilment high without even needing a villain. Just a whole lot of mayhem as the minutes tick away and the kids try to find some way to help, even if they can't prevent the inevitable sinking of the ship.
  
  In an introductory message to the readers, Osborne discusses her decision to set a story aboard the Titanic. It was frequently requested by readers, but she was at first reluctant because it was such a tragic story. In the end, she crafted a story that was exciting, but didn't shy away from the sadness of the event.
  
  I'm looking forward to my son bringing home more books in this series.
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  Yolanda Smith

  Today is a turning point for my four-year-old, as she sat through the reading of an “entire” chapter book. The chapter endings held enough tension to keep her asking for more. Now she wants to explore all the Magic Tree House books. Hooray!❤️
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  Carina

  AHHHHHHHH ENJOYING THE REREADS SOOOOO MUCH!!!!!
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  Leah

  Y’all better believe I count the books I read out loud in class
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  Jenifer Jacobs

  Favorite magic treehouse so far!
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  Susan

  The story of the Titanic... great children historical read
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  A.L. Sowards

  I'm reading a book about the Titanic with my daughters, age 11, (
  A Brilliant Night of Stars and Ice), so my 7-year-old son wanted me to read this one to him. The author did a good job of keeping true to the history without making it too scary for young readers.
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  Evie

  It was so sad. Not everyone made if off the boat. I can't believe not everyone did. How sad.
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  Kayla Rae

  Slapped so hard
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  Kaelin

  I loved the Magic Treehouse books as a kid! I remember this one specifically being one of my favorites, so I decided to read it with my 5-year-old. It was her first Magic Treehouse book, and she was hooked! We read it all in one afternoon because she didn't want to stop. Love these books!
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  Kelly

  I’d heard of this series before but didn’t know anything about it. My son has been borrowing them from school and enjoying them, though. We attended a reading event at his school recently and he brought home a stack of Magic Tree House books. We ended up with duplicates of the Titanic volume (I’d grabbed one at a used book sale last year), so I decided to read along with him.
  
  I started last night after he’d gone to bed, so this morning I mentioned that I was going to read the book along with him. His face lit up! He was so excited to discuss, asking me how far I’d gotten and reciting facts about the Titanic. I’ve dreamed of the day I could read a novel and discuss it with my sons, and that day is finally here. It’s a very easy read, obviously, but it’s a good place to start.
  
  I’m not great at estimating these yet, but the reading level is probably first grade (he’s in first grade but reads at a third grade level, so this is not very challenging for him). It’s a good glimpse into a different time period: period garb and activities are glimpsed, and I anticipate him wanted to do further reading on some of the topics and historical events in the books. The plot moves quickly while still managing to touch on class and privilege and earlier forms of communication.
  
  I was very impressed with the author’s ability to cram so much into such a short word count while still keeping the vocabulary level-appropriate and the plot gripping. I plan to borrow a few of his other books and read then while he’s sleeping so we can discuss those, too.
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  Jenny Clark

  This starts the four book mini mystery where Jack and Annie have to receive four presents from four different adventures to break the magic spell on the dog Teddy. This follows the others in being a pretty god adventure and well illustrated. There are also some emotional moments. The non fiction companion is
  Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #7: Titanic: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #17: Tonight on the Titanic
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  Jen

  I love learning about the titanic! It is such an interesting subject. And I own a ton of magic tree house books and when I was look through them and found this one! So I started reading it and then finished it! I think this book has so many twists and turns and did I mention all the characters? Also there were so many facts! I loved the little puppy too! So cute! Loved this book so much!
  
  
  -Lily at age 8
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  Sclipiri de Stele ~ Cărți de poveste

  Eu ,ca mamă ,mă declar fana acestei minunate autoare, care reușește să facă o minunată incursiune în trecut (cu ajutorul celor doi protagoniști, Annie și Jack), copilul meu dobândind câteva noțiuni minunate despre dinozauri, Roma antică, China, jungla amazoniană, Australia.
  
  https://youtu.be/P9ScgzmXugo
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  Laura McLoughlin

  This one and the one set in Pompeii right before Vesuvius erupts are a bit harder to get through than the other Magic Tree House books and depending on how well you and your kid deal with tragedies you may want to skip this book. All that being said, the sinking is handled well and isn't sensationalized but still might be traumatic for younger kids.
  
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  Ruth

  I've always been very interested in the tragic story of the Titanic and this book is a good kid's introduction to the history of it.
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  Alice 🌙

  5/5 ⭐️
  Titanic is one of my fav movies,, so Jack and Annie going back to when it sinks is p cool.
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  Stacy Renee (LazyDayLit)

  Jack and Annie find themselves on board the HMS Titanic and must be freely given a gift that will help their quest for Morgan.
  
  Read with my 7yo.
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  AStar Reads

  3.25 stars
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  Bailey

  What an experience after reading a whole nonfic about the titanic!
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  Raaacz

  Just rereading my childhood favourites
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  Micah

  It was cool, but it was scary when the tree house almost sank.