Magic Tree House is a popular book series for children written by Mary Pope Osborne. The books follow the adventures of Jack and Annie, two siblings who discover a magical tree house that allows them to travel through time and space. The series has been praised for its ability to engage young readers and ignite their imaginations. In addition to the physical books, there are also Magic Tree House audio readings available for children to enjoy. These audio readings bring the stories to life through narration, sound effects, and music. They are a great option for children who prefer listening to stories rather than reading them, or for those who may have difficulty reading.
They are a great option for children who prefer listening to stories rather than reading them, or for those who may have difficulty reading. One of the main benefits of the Magic Tree House audio readings is that they can help improve children's listening skills. By listening to the stories, children are able to develop their ability to follow along with a narrative, pay attention to details, and understand the overall plot.
Full Elden Ring Ranni questline and secret ending walkthrough
The Elden Ring Ranni questline takes you to the Age of Stars secret ending, with a complex quest done in stages around the characters Ranni and Blaidd. Ranni's quest is one of the biggest in all of Elden Ring, with characters across the game to meet and taking you against cosmic horrors and into forgotten cities in pursuit of an object that'll make Ranni effectively the god of all creation. Chasing the snow witch about and reaching the Age of Stars is tricky at the best of times though, but use our comprehensive walkthrough and you'll have no trouble with the Elden Ring Ranni questline and Age of Stars.
All Elden Ring Ranni questline locations and objectives
(Image credit: FromSoftware)Below we've listed the full order of events in Ranni's quest, where you'll have to go and what you do when you're there. Check the maps for specific locations, and keep in mind that you won't be able to do this early on in the game - you'll have to open up a lot of the map and beat a lot of bosses before you can help Ranni achieve her goals. We've also split the maps into the two relevant halves - above ground and below ground (mainly the area of Nokstella and the Lake of Rot) - so make sure you're checking the right ones each time. Just under the map below, you'll find the full list of objectives - go get 'em, champ!
(Oh and keep in mind that you can meet Ranni before this, at the Church of Elleh - where the Merchant Kale works - after you get the horse Torrent, where she presents herself under the not-especially-creative pseudonym Renna. Still, this is a totally optional encounter and not necessary to completing the Ranni questline, so don't worry if you miss the chance!)
- The first thing you need to do is head to the Three Sisters towers, West of Caria Manor. You'll have to make it through Caria and beat the boss fight Royal Knight Loretta to get there first. Once you're there, head to the middle tower of the three, Ranni's Rise, and go up the lift to meet her personally at the very top. Exhaust her dialogue until she disappears, introducing you to her generals along the way.
- Find Blaidd on Siofra River, where he'll be waiting to talk to you. This quest is actually interwoven with the Elden Ring Blaidd the Half-Wolf locations and questline, and we've got his specific location in Siofra there. Then you have to follow Blaidd's quest all the way until the point where the star falls - after that, things divert again.
- Head down the new crater South of Mistwood into Nokron, Eternal City. Follow the path to the boss fight with the Mimic Tear, kill it, then take the bridge until it goes left into the grassy area. Hug the leftmost cliff until you find a Site of Grace called Night's Sacred Ground, then jump on the roofs and follow them to the ground level church until you find a treasure called the Fingerslayer Blade.
- Take it back to Ranni at Ranni's Rise. She'll give you the Carian Inverted Statue, a key item that acts as a key for a very specific lock.
- Head to the Carian Study Hall in West Liurnia and use the Statue on the altar in front of the entrance to flip the entire tower. Then head up the tower to the bottom (we're so sorry about that), and use the bridge to reach the Divine Tower across to the East. At the top of the Divine Tower is an item called the Cursemark of Death. Grab it off the corpse it's sitting on.
- Now head back to the Three Sisters, this time heading to the Northernmost tower, Renni's Rise. Trigger the teleporting Waygate at the top to be sent to Ainsel River Main, and pack up the Miniature Ranni. Then try talking to it multiple times at the nearest Site of Grace, don't take silence for an answer - eventually it'll talk back. Spooky!
- After getting all you can from the doll, follow the River to Nokstella, Eternal City, and head downwards to the Nokstella Waterfall Basin Site of Grace (you'll have to take a lift downwards from the water level). Just through the tunnel next to that will be an NPC Invasion called the Baleful Shadow that looks like Blaidd - kill it. After this, the Miniature Ranni will give you the Discarded Palace Key.
- Head to the Raya Lucaria Grand Library, where you fought Rennala, and use the key to open the locked chest just next to her. You'll get the Dark Moon Ring. For more info on the chest and ring itself, take a look at our Elden Ring locked Rennala chest page!
- Head back to where you killed the Baleful Shadow and keep heading Southwest past that area to reach the Lake of Rot. Use the stepping stones to make it over the lake to the Southwest corner and the Grand Cloister building. You'll find in here a coffin on the edge of a waterfall. Get in when prompted - it'll carry you down to the next location.
- This'll take you to a new boss fight called Astel, Naturalborn of the Void. Astel is a tough opponent that uses gravity attacks to enhance his natural swipes and strikes, adding delayed blasts that often trigger a moment after the initial hit. Try to stay behind or under him when possible, using a summon to hold his attention, and dodge far more than you shield - most of his attacks will punch through your defenses.
- Once Astel is dead, head through the arena to the elevator, which'll carry you up to surface level on the raised plateau in Liurnia. You'll be attacked by a dragon up here, but you don't have to fight it - just head to the Cathedral of Manus Celes in the Northeast corner and drop down the ravine below to find Ranni's body. Interact with it to put the ring on her hand and complete her quest.
Once Ranni's questline is over, you can complete the final parts of Blaidd's questline if you're pursuing that story too.
How to get Ranni's secret ending
(Image credit: FromSoftware)Once you've done Ranni's questline, this gives you the choice to trigger the secret ending, but won't trigger it automatically. After defeating the final boss of Elden Ring outlined in our Elden Ring main bosses guide, you'll see a summoning sign on the ground that'll allow you to bring in Ranni. Trigger it to start the Age of Stars ending, a permanent decision that'll end the game in the way she wishes. Or if you wan to find any of the other Elden Ring endings, check out our guide on how to get any and all of them!
Elden Ring Ranni quest rewards
(Image credit: FromSoftware)There's numerous rewards threaded through Ranni's questline, some a direct prize for completing her quest, others given by mandatory enemies you need to beat throughout. Here's the full list:
- Dark Moon Greatsword: A unique Greatsword with good Int-scaling, frost damage and the ability to empower itself temporarily with the Moonlight Greatsword Ash of War. It also requires Int 38 to use, and is received at the very end of the quest, after finding Ranni's body at the Cathedral of Manus Celes. It's also a recurring item in FromSoftware's games, found in titles like Dark Souls and Bloodborne - so it's an easter egg too!
- Remembrance of the Naturalborn: A remembrance dropped by Astel after killing it, which can be used with Finger Reader Enia at the Roundtable Hold to exchange for a unique Ash of War, Waves of Darkness, which adds Magic Affinity to larger melee weapons and grants a special AOE strike. You can also turn it into a flail with Intelligence scaling called Bastard's Stars.
- Silver Tear Mask and two Larval Tears: Killing the Mimic Tear at the entrance to Nokron gets you a unique (if ugly) helmet that boosts your Arcane stat, and two Larval Tears. If you're not sure how those are used, check out our Elden Ring respec and Larval Tears page on how you can use them to literally redefine yourself.
- Loretta's Greatbow and Ash of War: Loretta's Slash: You need to go through Royal Knight Loretta to reach Ranni's Rise, and she'll drop the Greatbow (actually a sorcery that fires a special arrow, rather than equipment), and the Loretta's Slash Ash of War, which is used on spears and polearms to give them Magic Affinity and a strong upwards strike attack.
This can be particularly beneficial for children who struggle with reading comprehension or who are auditory learners. Furthermore, the audio readings can enhance children's imagination and creativity. The combination of a skilled narrator, sound effects, and music creates a vivid and immersive experience for the listeners. This can spark their imagination and transport them to the various time periods and locations visited by Jack and Annie. Finally, the Magic Tree House audio readings provide a convenient and portable option for enjoying the series. Children can listen to the stories on their own or with their families, whether at home, in the car, or during travel. This accessibility makes it easy for children to continue engaging with the series even when they may not have a physical book with them. In conclusion, the Magic Tree House audio readings offer a captivating and educational experience for children. They not only help improve listening skills, but also foster imagination and creativity. With their convenience, these audio readings provide a fantastic option for children to access the series and continue their journey with Jack and Annie..
Reviews for "The Magic Tree House Audio Readings: Perfect for Road Trips and Bedtime Stories"
1. Sarah - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with the Magic Tree House audio readings. The narrator's voice was grating and overly animated, which made it hard to listen to. Additionally, the background music and sound effects were distracting and took away from the storytelling. I had hoped that the audio readings would enhance the experience of the books, but instead, they ended up being quite irritating.
2. Mark - 1/5 stars - I would not recommend the Magic Tree House audio readings. The narrator's voice was monotonous and lacked any sort of enthusiasm, making it difficult to stay engaged with the story. Furthermore, the sound quality was poor, with a lot of background noise and muffled dialogue. Overall, I found the audio readings to be a letdown and far less enjoyable than reading the books myself.
3. Jennifer - 2/5 stars - I was not a fan of the Magic Tree House audio readings. The narrator's voice was too high-pitched and exaggerated, making it quite annoying to listen to. In addition, the pacing of the narration felt rushed, leaving me feeling like I was missing out on important details. Overall, I found the audio readings to be a frustrating and unsatisfying experience. I would much rather read the books on my own.
4. Michael - 3/5 stars - While I didn't hate the Magic Tree House audio readings, I wasn't particularly impressed either. The narrator's voice was decent, but I found it lacked the excitement and energy that I had expected. Additionally, the sound effects and music often felt unnecessary and distracting. Overall, I think the audio readings could have been better executed, but they were still somewhat enjoyable for children who are fans of the series.