Unraveling the Mystery of the Magic Tree House Book 30

"Magic Tree House Series Book 30: Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve" In the thirtieth installment of the beloved Magic Tree House series, "Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve," author Mary Pope Osborne takes readers on an enchanting journey filled with mystery and adventure. This thrilling tale follows siblings Jack and Annie as they embark on a mission to help the former haunted queen Morgan le Fay. **The main idea of this book revolves around the Halloween season and the exploration of a haunted castle.** As Jack and Annie travel through time in their magical tree house, they find themselves transported to the Middle Ages, where they discover an eerie castle under the spell of a ghostly knight. To break the curse and save the haunted queen, the siblings must solve riddles, confront various challenges, and rely on their bravery and cleverness. **The main theme of this book emphasizes the importance of courage, persistence, and problem-solving.

The problem occurred suddenly this week. In the morning it was ok and then as of 09:00 am it started. I looked into YouTube movies how to repair your Magic Mouse. After trying everything possible, I eventually bought a new Magic Mouse 2. The problem remained. It cost me the whole day. I restarted my modem and removed Polar Heart monitors to be far away from my MacBook Pro as any device what could be bluetooth. I shut down my printer. I removed my Bluetooth and set it up again. The problem remained.

If you wanted to implement dictation in Firefox, you need to bring your own speech-to-text engine for 125 languages including support for right-to-left languages and 2000 Chinese signs. Just that once one gets an answer that it is just the way MacOS works, and for good reason, then I suggest don t cast around trying to find a way to defeat it.

**The main theme of this book emphasizes the importance of courage, persistence, and problem-solving.** Throughout the story, Jack and Annie encounter mythical creatures, such as a werewolf and an enchanted skull, making their journey both thrilling and challenging. With the help of their knowledge and resourcefulness, the siblings navigate the unknown with determination, highlighting the value of facing fears head-on.

New iMac: Magic Mouse Highlights Everything on Right-Click

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TurboCoder2022

macrumors regular

I have an issue that I am hoping you can help resolve. Every time I right click on text on Google's Search results (or elsewhere, it highlights the text.

I do not want this to happen.

I am using the magic mouse currently, and would love to know how to change this in settings.

TurboCoder2022

macrumors regular

Here is an example of what's going on. Notice the dark grey background shows up behind the link.

I don't need or want this. How do I turn it off?

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Gudi

macrumors 601

TurboCoder2022

macrumors regular

Okay. How do I turn off selecting the background of the link? Windows computers don't have to do that. I've migrated from a Windows computer.

Gudi

macrumors 601

Okay. How do I turn off selecting the background of the link? Windows computers don't have to do that. I've migrated from a Windows computer.

You get used to the way macOS works and fall in love with it, instead of trying to turn it into Windows.

TurboCoder2022

macrumors regular

You get used to the way macOS works and fall in love with it, instead of trying to turn it into Windows.

I can deal with that. I've already fallen in love with most everything else, including the screen quality (where has it been all my life?)

This is a very minor thing.

BrianBaughn

macrumors G3

Yes…what it looks like is you have selected the text…in one of the ways possible…and then right-clicked. But you are saying the text wasn't previously selected when you right-clicked.

I don't know why someone would say that's normal macOS behavior. What version of macOS are you running? My Mac Studio on macOS 12.6.1 does not do that when testing just now on your username on this webpage.

Does the same thing happen when you control-click? It's the equivalent of right-clicking. Also, are you using any third-party mouse or macro apps?

EDIT: I just tried in Safari and it DID do that. Firefox…no. I have just found another reason to not use Safari!

chabig

macrumors G4

OP, please explain what you're trying to accomplish by right clicking on the link. As @Gudi said in post #2, you're asking for a contextual menu to pop up, which means you're trying to do something. What?

Gudi

macrumors 601

Because the context menu for text offers dictionary look up of words, translation of entire paragraphs, cut and paste etc. For all this to work a non-empty text needs to be selected. So the OS auto-selects the word under the mouse pointer, if you haven't selected anything before. It makes sense that this is intended behavior, a feature − not a bug.

TurboCoder2022

macrumors regular

Yes…what it looks like is you have selected the text…in one of the ways possible…and then right-clicked. But you are saying the text wasn't previously selected when you right-clicked.

I don't know why someone would say that's normal macOS behavior. What version of macOS are you running? My Mac Studio on macOS 12.6.1 does not do that when testing just now on your username on this webpage.

Does the same thing happen when you control-click? It's the equivalent of right-clicking. Also, are you using any third-party mouse or macro apps?

EDIT: I just tried in Safari and it DID do that. Firefox…no. I have just found another reason to not use Safari!

chabig

macrumors G4

EDIT: I just tried in Safari and it DID do that. Firefox…no. I have just found another reason to not use Safari!

It's standard system behavior (Ventura), so I'd be surprised if FireFox didn't do it too. But it appears to only highlights text (or Finder icons). Right clicking on an image in a browser doesn't highlight the image.

BrianBaughn

macrumors G3

It depends on the situation, apparently.

In Finder, right clicking a file or folder doesn't select the item. You can have one item selected, right-click a completely different item and the second item doesn't get "selected".

I'm not sure what the OP is trying to accomplish that the behavior (in his particular browser) is preventing. Perhaps the OP can explain.

You do get a different set of options with that contextual menu depending on which browser you're using.

chabig

macrumors G4

Yes. It's kind of interesting. I've never noticed the various behaviors. I guess because they all make sense.

Fishrrman

macrumors Penryn

OP wrote:
"Every time I right click on text on Google's Search results (or elsewhere, it highlights the text.
I do not want this to happen."

That's the way things work.
You can't change it.
Get used to it.
(as heard on the police radio. "that is all". )

Dc2006ster

macrumors 6502

Personally, I sort of like the idea of not having to select first before doing right click but you can turn it off. System Settings>Mouse>Secondary Click>Off and then use select and Control click to get the contextual menus.

wilberforce

macrumors 68030

I suggest don't try and force MacOS to behave like Windows, by finding some workaround, disabling some obscure setting, or using a different app. Instead, embrace the MacOS way of operating, as it is a complete coherent package, just different (not necessarily better).
It is like people trying to force Finder to look and behave like Windows File Explorer, and getting really frustrated. If you want a Windows-like OS, get a Windows machine.

ignatius345

macrumors 603

I don't think the OP is trying to "force" anything -- just trying to understand and make his machine work in a way that's intuitive to him. I think I'd find myself doing the same if I found myself working on Windows after decades of Mac OS. I wouldn't know what was undisputedly normal Windows behavior and what was a quirky bit of UI there's a workaround for. You don't know what you don't know, and switching OSes is hard.

Gudi

macrumors 601

Yes, it does. At least in icon view. In list view there are two kinds of selections, highlighting a line or a border around the line. So basically left click and right click selection are independent of each other. Interesting.

Personally, I sort of like the idea of not having to select first before doing right click but you can turn it off. System Settings>Mouse>Secondary Click>Off and then use select and Control click to get the contextual menus.

wilberforce

macrumors 68030

I don't think the OP is trying to "force" anything -- just trying to understand and make his machine work in a way that's intuitive to him. I think I'd find myself doing the same if I found myself working on Windows after decades of Mac OS. I wouldn't know what was undisputedly normal Windows behavior and what was a quirky bit of UI there's a workaround for. You don't know what you don't know, and switching OSes is hard.

Yes, agree and understood: it is a good and fair question posed by OP. Just that once one gets an answer that it is just the way MacOS works, and for good reason, then I suggest don't cast around trying to find a way to defeat it.

One thing that used to drive me nuts switching from Mac (at home) to Windows (at work) was that the default scrolling direction is reversed. Moreover, our IT dept refused to let me change the registry to switch the Windows scrolling direction.

ignatius345

macrumors 603

One thing that used to drive me nuts switching from Mac (at home) to Windows (at work) was that the default scrolling direction is reversed. Moreover, our IT dept refused to let me change the registry to switch the Windows scrolling direction.

Oh god, yeah. That's literally the first thing I change. on the Mac to turn OFF "natural scrolling"

I think they introduced it and made it the default maybe 10 years ago and it makes me crazy, personally.

russell_314

macrumors 603

EDIT: I just tried in Safari and it DID do that. Firefox…no. I have just found another reason to not use Safari!

Exactly this is a Safari behavior not a macOS behavior. I prefer Firefox a thousand times over Safari for general web browsing. I only use Safari for banking and paying bills.

One thing that used to drive me nuts switching from Mac (at home) to Windows (at work) was that the default scrolling direction is reversed. Moreover, our IT dept refused to let me change the registry to switch the Windows scrolling direction.

I agree that it's hard to get used a different direction once you learn it one way. The problem is if you change it to the Windows method then scrolling on the trackpad sucks. I found an app called Scroll Reverser that fixes that.

Nermal

Moderator

It's the OS. Apps like Contacts, Notes, Mail, TextEdit, Dictionary all select a word when you right-click it. It sounds like Firefox may have overridden that behaviour, but the OS does it by default.

Gudi

macrumors 601

russell_314

macrumors 603

I think it's a great app. As to it behaving as it should I guess that depends on what behavior you want. I prefer the way Firefox behaves.

Gudi

macrumors 601

No, it doesn't. It depends on whether an app was programmed in Xcode with UIKit and makes use of all the Apple APIs. For example when you use the UITextField class, then every text field in your app automatically inherits systemwide feature like dictation and text replacement. Also all the Accessibility features for disabled people like enhanced contrast, inverted colors etc. A fullscreen app automatically becomes its own space instead of blocking the desktop and spaces are automatically ordered by last used, if you activated that option in Mission Control settings.

Cross platform apps like Firefox and Chrome neither behave like proper macOS nor proper Windows or Linux apps. If you wanted to implement dictation in Firefox, you need to bring your own speech-to-text engine for 125 languages including support for right-to-left languages and 2000+ Chinese signs. It's ridiculous for every app to reinvent the wheel. Such features must be systemwide OS services provided to any app programmed for he platform. Safari is a good macOS app, most other browsers are trash.

It's the OS. Apps like Contacts, Notes, Mail, TextEdit, Dictionary all select a word when you right-click it. It sounds like Firefox may have overridden that behaviour, but the OS does it by default.

This book also touches upon the significance of trust and teamwork. Jack and Annie rely on each other's strengths, as well as the guidance of Morgan le Fay, to overcome obstacles and fulfill their quest. This aspect reinforces the message that unity and collaboration can lead to triumph. **"Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve" offers an engaging blend of history, mythology, and fantasy for young readers.** Osborne's writing captivates imaginations, transporting readers to a vivid world filled with knights, haunted castles, and challenging riddles. This combination of elements fosters a sense of wonder and curiosity, encouraging readers to further explore history and folklore. The book also incorporates educational aspects, teaching readers about medieval history and legends associated with Halloween. Osborne seamlessly intertwines facts and fiction, making this installment an entertaining and educational read. Overall, the thirtieth book in the Magic Tree House series, "Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve," provides a thrilling adventure that celebrates bravery, problem-solving, and the wonders of history and folklore. Readers of all ages will enjoy this enchanting tale, full of suspense, magic, and the spirit of Halloween..

Reviews for "Diving into the Coral Reef with Magic Tree House Book 30"

- Jessica - 1 star - I was really disappointed with the 30th book in the Magic Tree House series. The storyline felt rushed and lacking depth. I didn't feel connected to the characters and the plot seemed predictable. I expected more from this series and was left feeling let down. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone looking for an engaging and captivating read.

- Mark - 2 stars - As a long-time fan of the Magic Tree House series, I was eagerly anticipating the 30th book. However, I found it to be quite underwhelming. The story felt forced and the dialogue was awkward. The illustrations were also not up to the usual standard of the series. Overall, I felt like this book was a step backward in terms of quality and creativity. I hope the next installment can redeem the series.

- Sarah - 2 stars - I was really excited to read the 30th book in the Magic Tree House series, but unfortunately, it fell flat for me. The plot was not as engaging as previous books, and I found myself losing interest midway through. The characters also lacked depth and I couldn't connect with them. I was expecting more from this series at this point, and I hope future books can recapture the magic that initially drew me in.

Dreaming of Adventure with Magic Tree House Book 30