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Abe Lincoln at Last!

Abe Lincoln at Last!

Description

The Magic Tree House series takes Jack and Annie on a journey to Washington D.C. in the 1860s where they meet President Abraham Lincoln. The siblings help him deliver his famous Gettysburg Address during a critical time in American history. The book, formerly known as Magic Tree House #47, is part of the Merlin Mission series and is now renumbered as #19, celebrating 25 years of the bestselling series with new covers and an updated numbering system. Jack and Annie are trying to get a special feather to help save Merlin’s baby penguin, Penny. They are whisked back to 1861 where they face challenges meeting a busy President Lincoln, who is struggling to save a nation in crisis. They are sent even further back in time to a mysterious woods frequented by Lincoln. Here they meet an orphan named Sam who may help them in their quest, but they may also need to help Sam. As time races, they need to make the right decisions to help a president, a troubled nation, and still manage to get the object necessary to save Penny the penguin.
Age
7-9
Text complexity
developing
Length
128 pages
Book in series
#19

Why to read

  • Teaches history in an engaging, relatable way
  • Fosters a love of reading and adventure
  • Develops understanding of time travel and historical context
  • Encourages curiosity and imagination