The Magic Tree House is a popular book series written by Mary Pope Osborne. One of the enchanting adventures in the series is titled "Night of the Unicorn". This story takes Jack and Annie, the main characters, on a magical journey to a time where unicorns exist. In "Night of the Unicorn," Jack and Annie find themselves transported to the Great Plains of North America. They travel to this time period in search of four special items that they need to help a unicorn. The unicorn has been captured and is being held in an enchanted forest.
Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Join Jack, Annie and the Magic Tree House as they travel to the past on a daring unicorn rescue mission--from the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time!
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. Haunted castle on Hallows Eve Mary Pope Osborne In their magic treehouse, Jack and Annie are again transported to King Arthur s realm, where invisible beings, giant ravens, and mistaken magic spells have a duke s castle in an uproar on Halloween night.
The unicorn has been captured and is being held in an enchanted forest. As Jack and Annie navigate through the vast plains, they encounter various challenges and obstacles. They face dangerous animals, treacherous terrains, and other mystical creatures.
Books from the Magic Tree House Series (#27-52)
Thanksgiving on Thursday
Mary Pope Osborne Jack and Annie travel in their magic treehouse to the year 1621, where they celebrate the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians in the New Plymouth Colony.
High tide in Hawaii
Mary Pope Osborne Jack and Annie travel in their Magic Tree House back to a Hawaiian island of long ago where they make friends, learn how to surf, and encounter a tsunami.
Christmas in Camelot
Mary Pope Osborne On Christmas Eve, Jack and Annie's tree house transports them to King Arthur's castle at Camelot, where they undertake a quest to the castle of the Otherworld.
Haunted castle on Hallows Eve
Mary Pope Osborne In their magic treehouse, Jack and Annie are again transported to King Arthur's realm, where invisible beings, giant ravens, and mistaken magic spells have a duke's castle in an uproar on Halloween night.
Summer of the sea serpent
Mary Pope Osborne Jack and Annie travel in their magic tree house to the land of the mystical selkies to seek a magical sword for Merlin.
Winter of the ice wizard
Mary Pope Osborne Jack and Annie, joined by Teddy and Kathleen (from earlier books), travel in the Magic Tree House to a land of snow where the Ice Wizard has captured Morgan and Merlin. The four friends must find the Ice Wizard's missing eye - or is it really his heart that is missing? Jack and Annie are joined by Teddy and Kathleen as they travel to the snowy Land-Behind-the-Clouds, where they search for the eye of the Ice Wizard and attempt to help Merlin and Morgan.
Carnival at candlelight
Mary Pope Osborne While on a mission to prove to Merlin that they can use magic wisely, Jack and Annie travel to seventeenth-century Venice, Italy, to save the city from disaster.
Season of the sandstorms
Mary Pope Osborne Guided by a magic rhyme, Jack and Annie travel to ancient Baghdad on a mission to help the Caliph disseminate wisdom to the world.
Night of the new magicians
Mary Pope Osborne Jack and Annie visit the Paris World's Fair of 1889 in an effort to protect four scientific pioneers from an evil sorcerer.
Blizzard of the blue moon
Mary Pope Osborne The magic tree house carries Jack and Annie to New York City in 1938 on a mission to rescue the last unicorn. In this exciting new Merlin Mission, Jack and Annie go back in time to New York City, during one of the darkest periods in the city's history--the Great Depression. Even worse, the city is in the grip of a terrible snowstorm. To stop the blizzard, Jack and Annie must save the unicorn made famous in the Cloister's medieval tapestries. But will that be enough to help a city that faces so many troubles?
Dragon of the red dawn
Mary Pope Osborne When Merlin is weighed down by sorrows, Jack and Annie travel back to feudal Japan to learn one of the four secrets of happiness.
Monday with a mad genius
Mary Pope Osborne Jack and Annie travel 500 years back in time to Florence, Italy, and spend a day helping Leonardo da Vinci in the hope of learning another secret of happiness.
Dark day in the deep sea
Mary Pope Osborne When eight-year-old Jack and his seven-year-old sister, Annie, join a group of nineteenth-century explorers aboard the H.M.S. Challenger, they learn about the ocean, solve the mystery of its fabled sea monster, and gain compassion for their fellow creatures.
Eve of the Emperor penguin
Mary Pope Osborne The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie to Antarctica to search for the fourth secret of happiness for Merlin.
Moonlight on the magic flute
Mary Pope Osborne Jack and Annie travel to Vienna, Austria, in 1762 where they meet the young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his sister and help save the budding genius' life.
A good night for ghosts
Mary Pope Osborne Jack and Annie must travel back in time to New Orleans in 1915 to help a teenaged Louis Armstrong fulfill his destiny and become the King of Jazz.
Leprechaun in late winter
Mary Pope Osborne Jack and Annie travel back to nineteenth-century Ireland to inspire a young Augusta Gregory to share her love of Irish legends and folktales with the world.
A ghost tale for Christmas time
Mary Pope Osborne Jack and Annie travel back to Victorian London when Merlin asks them to use their magic to inspire Charles Dickens to write A Christmas Carol.
A crazy day with cobras
Mary Pope Osborne The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie to India during the Mogul Empire in the 1600s to search for an emerald needed to break a magic spell.
Dogs in the dead of night
Mary Pope Osborne Jack and Annie travel to a monastery in the Swiss Alps where, with the help of St. Bernard dogs and magic, they seek the second of four special objects necessary to break the spell on the wizard Merlin's beloved penguin, Penny.
Abe Lincoln at last!
Mary Pope Osborne The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie to Washington D.C. in the 1860s where they meet Abraham Lincoln and collect a feather that will help break a magic spell.
A perfect time for pandas
Mary Pope Osborne Magically transported to southwest China to find the final object needed to break the spell on the wizard Merlin's beloved penguin, Jack and Annie take a side trip to the world's largest giant panda reserve.
Stallion by starlight
Mary Pope Osborne Travel to Ancient Greece with Jack and Annie as they meet Alexander the Great and help tame his wild stallion.
Hurry up, Houdini!
Mary Pope Osborne Join Jack and Annie as they as they meet one of the world's most famous illusionists - Harry Houdini!
High time for heroes
Mary Pope Osborne Jack and Annie are magically transported to mid-1800's Thebes where they are saved from a dangerous accident by Florence Nightingale!
Jack and Annie must rescue a beautiful magical creature—the unicorn. But when they land in New York City during the Depression of the 1930s, Jack and Annie are confused. Where will they find a unicorn in a big city?
With the help of their trusty book, the Magic Tree House, and their resilience, Jack and Annie overcome these hurdles. On their quest, Jack and Annie meet interesting characters such as Native Americans. They learn about their customs, beliefs, and way of life. This cultural exchange adds depth to their journey and teaches them valuable lessons about respect and understanding. After a series of adventures and trials, Jack and Annie finally reach the enchanted forest. With the four special items they have collected along their journey, they free the unicorn from captivity. The unicorn, grateful for their help, grants Jack and Annie a wish before disappearing into the magical forest. "Night of the Unicorn" is a captivating tale that combines history, adventure, and fantasy. It introduces young readers to different time periods and cultures and explores themes of bravery, friendship, and the importance of helping others. This magical adventure leaves readers longing for more adventures with Jack and Annie in the Magic Tree House series..
Reviews for "The Unicorn's Call: Answering the Mystical Invitation of the Magic Tree House"
1. Jane - 2 stars - I was really disappointed in "Magic Tree House: Unicorn". The story felt rushed and lacked depth, and the characters were one-dimensional. The concept of a magical tree house and unicorns had so much potential, but it was not fully explored. The writing style also felt disjointed, making it hard to follow the plot. Overall, this book fell short of my expectations and I wouldn't recommend it.
2. Mark - 1 star - "Magic Tree House: Unicorn" was a complete letdown. The plot was predictable and cliché, with no surprises or twists. The dialogue was cheesy and forced, making it hard to connect with the characters. The illustrations were subpar and failed to capture the magic of unicorns. I was truly hoping for an enchanting adventure, but all I got was a generic and unremarkable story. Save your time and skip this one.
3. Emily - 2 stars - As a fan of the Magic Tree House series, I was excited to read "Unicorn", but it left me underwhelmed. The storyline lacked originality and felt repetitive compared to the previous books. The magical elements were not well-developed, making it hard to suspend disbelief and immerse myself in the story. The pacing was off, with some parts dragging on while others felt rushed. Overall, this installment of the series was a miss for me.