Magic Tree House is a popular children's book series written by Mary Pope Osborne. The 36th book in the series is titled "Blizzard of the Blue Moon." In this book, the main characters, Jack and Annie, are taken back in time to the year 1938 during the Great Depression in New York City. They have to find a special unicorn medal in order to rescue four magical treasures that were stolen by Morgan le Fay, an evil sorceress. With the help of a magician, they go on a quest through the snow-covered streets of the city to find the medal and restore the balance of magic. This book combines history, adventure, and fantasy to engage young readers and take them on an exciting journey through time and space.
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So I had never read this book as a child because the cover terrified me and by the time I was old enough to not be scared by things like that, I convinced myself I had fully outgrown childish things like Goosebumps oh, the irony. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofit job tr9780517580127 ining program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.
This book combines history, adventure, and fantasy to engage young readers and take them on an exciting journey through time and space..
Thoughts on The Curse of Camp Cold Lake?
So I had never read this book as a child because the cover terrified me and by the time I was old enough to not be scared by things like that, I convinced myself I had fully outgrown “childish” things like Goosebumps (oh, the irony). I had only heard about the drowning scene through Goosebumps Completionist’s video on the controversial books in the series.
The drowning scene in particular intrigues me because I can very much imagine Sarah’s plot as something an angsty adolescent would fantasize about or dream up — something that resonates with me as someone who also went through some traumatic experiences in childhood that genuinely made me consider whether or not dying would help.
However, I can see where people think this is a romanticization of suicide considering it suffers from what I call “Thirteen Reasons Why Syndrome”. In a way, it portrays suicide or suicide attempts as a sort of revenge against people who have wronged them, which is just inaccurate to reality.
Still, it makes you wonder whether or not some baggage is being brought into a book where that was not the intention. After all, Sarah does face some serious consequences as a result of her actions, and her plan literally does not work. Absolutely nobody cares that she’s “drowned” or tries to save her and leave her (which says a lot about the camp she’s staying at, but I digress). Could Stine have intended for the drowning scene to have these connotations or are readers somewhat projecting onto it?
Anyways, that’s enough rambling on my part. What are your thoughts? Do you sympathize with Sarah or do you think she’s a whiny brat? Was this book a harmful depiction of something serious or is it just not that deep? Did you love the book? Hate it? I’d love to know. Thanks for reading!
So I had never read this book as a child because the cover terrified me and by the time I was old enough to not be scared by things like that, I convinced myself I had fully outgrown “childish” things like Goosebumps (oh, the irony). I had only heard about the drowning scene through Goosebumps Completionist’s video on the controversial books in the series.
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Reviews for "The Thrilling Story of Magic Tree House 36"
1. Mike - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Magic Tree House 36". The plot felt repetitive and predictable, and the characters lacked depth. It just didn't have the same magic and excitement as some of the earlier books in the series. I found myself struggling to stay engaged and ended up losing interest halfway through. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this book to fans of the series.
2. Sarah - 3 stars - While I'm a big fan of the "Magic Tree House" series, I have to admit that "Magic Tree House 36" didn't live up to my expectations. The story felt rushed and the adventure lacked the usual charm and suspense. The writing also seemed less engaging this time around. I found myself skimming through the pages instead of getting lost in the magic of the story. While it wasn't terrible, it just didn't capture my attention like the previous books in the series.
3. Emily - 2 stars - I was really excited for "Magic Tree House 36", but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. The storyline felt forced and unoriginal, and I didn't connect with the characters as much as I had hoped. The pacing seemed off, and I found myself getting bored with the repetitive adventure formula. Overall, I was left feeling underwhelmed and unimpressed by this addition to the series.
4. Alex - 2 stars - As a longtime fan of the "Magic Tree House" series, I was let down by "Magic Tree House 36". The plot felt uninspired and lacked the usual creativity and imagination that I have come to expect. The dialogue also felt stilted and unnatural, making it difficult to fully engage with the story. While it had some redeeming moments, overall, it felt like a step back from the previous books in the series. I hope future installments bring back the magic and excitement.