Magic Tree House is a popular series of children's books written by Mary Pope Osborne. The twenty-sixth installment in the series is titled "Good Morning, Gorillas." In this book, the main characters, Jack and Annie, travel to the mountains of Africa. Their mission is to find a rare mountain gorilla as they try to solve a puzzle. The main idea of the book is the adventure and excitement that Jack and Annie experience while searching for the gorillas. The story captures their encounters with local animals, resilient vegetation, and the fascinating wildlife of Africa.
Finally, Elios is attended by more than enough iron golem servants to deter the party from even thinking about robbing his fine establishment.
This magical emporium is run by Elios the mysterious wizard, and it is located in the sky, in a place where the party had to find an airship to come across it. This magical emporium is run by Elios the mysterious wizard, and it is located in the sky, in a place where the party had to find an airship to come across it.
The story captures their encounters with local animals, resilient vegetation, and the fascinating wildlife of Africa. Throughout the book, the author provides descriptive details about the African landscape, allowing readers to visualize the lush forests, dense jungles, and towering mountains. The gorillas they encounter are portrayed as majestic creatures with their own challenging world.
Enter an interdimensional D&D magic shop with this week’s Side Quest: The Sanctum Emporium
How many times has locating a store become an encounter of its own? In this week’s free D&D Magic shop Side Quest, adventurers can stumble upon the Sanctum Emporium, an interdimensional business that deals in magical oddities and rare curios. Run by an eccentric mage, brave shoppers may find all sorts of useful equipment, and possibly even find the means to alter time itself!
If you’re new around here, we post a monthly Side Quest, which are short, free TTRPG encounters with corresponding maps that can be easily threaded into an ongoing or one shot campaign, allowing busy DMs to throw in a random encounter at the drop of a hat. Our Adventurer Level 2 tier on Patreon allows patrons to pick the game system, theme, and name a character or two in an upcoming Side Quest. We create a free adventure around their idea, and now everyone gets to enjoy this free dungeon encounter! Plus, Patrons receive a downloadable version of all our Side Quests.
For this month’s Side Quest, we collaborated with McRoMusic who has been playing and composing music for nearly 20 years and is an avid tabletop RPG fan. Now he’s married the two, and is creating high-quality music for players and GMs to enjoy at their table! McRoMusic can be found on Spotify (and anywhere else that you stream your music), and also has a Bandcamp store and Patreon if you would like to support him directly. McRoMusic wrote an original backing song for patrons to play when they visit the shop in-game! I provided him with a simple prompt of “chill/spacey prog rock” and he knocked it out of the park! I’m thrilled with the song, and patrons can download the track alongside the usual Side Quest perks.
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Reference Resources Needed
- D&D 5th Edition Monster Manual
- Volo’s Guide to Monsters
- Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foe
A word of caution: I would make this store harder to rob than fort Knox if Halaster Black Cloak was the head of security.
The author also emphasizes the importance of conservation and respecting the animals and their habitats. As with all Magic Tree House books, "Good Morning, Gorillas" combines adventure, mystery, and educational elements. The siblings use their problem-solving skills and knowledge gained in previous adventures to overcome obstacles and complete their mission. The book subtly teaches children about the importance of research, teamwork, and appreciating different cultures and animals. With engaging and age-appropriate language, "Good Morning, Gorillas" captivates young readers, encouraging them to explore different parts of the world through the power of imagination. The series aims to inspire curiosity and a love for reading while providing valuable lessons and knowledge. Magic Tree House is a beloved series that has captured the hearts of children for years, and "Good Morning, Gorillas" continues to uphold its reputation for excellent storytelling and educational value..
Reviews for "Discovering New Worlds and Cultures in Magic Tree House 26"
1. Emma - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "Magic Tree House 26". The plot felt recycled and predictable, and I didn't feel any connection to the characters. The writing also seemed rushed and lacked depth. Overall, it just didn't live up to the standard set by previous books in the series. I wouldn't recommend this one.
2. Tom - 1/5 - This was by far one of the worst books in the "Magic Tree House" series. The story was boring and lacked excitement. It felt like a rehash of previous adventures, with nothing new or interesting to offer. The characters were dull and one-dimensional, and there was no character development. I was incredibly disappointed and wouldn't waste my time reading this book.
3. Sarah - 2/5 - I've been a fan of the "Magic Tree House" series for years, but "Magic Tree House 26" was a letdown. The storyline felt forced and uninspired, with little to no suspense or excitement. The writing was also repetitive and lacked creativity. It felt like the author was just going through the motions, rather than delivering a captivating story. I hope the next book in the series is better, as this one was a disappointment.
4. Mike - 2.5/5 - While "Magic Tree House 26" had its moments, overall it fell flat for me. The plot was predictable and the writing style didn't engage me like previous books in the series. I found myself skimming through the pages, waiting for something interesting to happen. The characters lacked depth and the adventure felt rushed. It's not the worst book in the series, but it definitely didn't leave a lasting impression.