Magic Tree House Book Number Twenty Nine is called "Christmas in Camelot" and it is written by Mary Pope Osborne. The main characters, Jack and Annie, go on a new adventure to the mythical land of Camelot during the Christmas season. In this book, they discover that there is a treacherous spell that could ruin Camelot's celebration of Christmas. Jack and Annie are given the task of finding and bringing back the four "gifts of happiness" from ancient cultures in order to break the spell. Throughout their journey, they encounter famous historical figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, St. Nicholas, and King Arthur.
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Camp is supposed to be fun, but Sarah hates Camp Cold Lake. The lake is gross and slimy. And she's having a little trouble with her bunkmates. They hate her.
So Sarah comes up with a plan. She'll pretend to drown -- then everyone will feel sorry for her.
But things don't go exactly the way Sarah planned. Because down by the cold, dark lake someone is watching her. Stalking her. Someone with pale blue eyes. And a see-through body. . . .
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. In the early 1990s, Stine was catapulted to fame when he wrote the unprecedented, bestselling Goosebumps series, which sold more than 250 million copies and became a worldwide multimedia phenomenon.
Nicholas, and King Arthur. This book also explores the themes of friendship, bravery, and the magic of Christmas. The main idea of "Christmas in Camelot" is that even in the most challenging circumstances, the power of friendship and the spirit of Christmas can overcome any obstacles.
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!
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Reviews for "Decoding the Symbols in Magic Treehouse book number twenty nine"
1. Emma - 2 stars
I was really disappointed with "Magic Treehouse Book Number Twenty Nine". The plot felt repetitive, with Jack and Annie once again going back in time to solve a problem. The characters were also quite flat, lacking depth and development. Furthermore, the writing style felt simplistic and aimed at a much younger audience than I had anticipated. Overall, I found this book to be unengaging and lacking the charm and excitement that I had come to expect from the Magic Treehouse series.
2. Jacob - 1 star
I found "Magic Treehouse Book Number Twenty Nine" to be extremely predictable and unoriginal. Every twist and turn in the story could be seen coming from a mile away, making the reading experience quite dull. Additionally, the dialogue felt forced and unnatural, lacking authenticity. I was also disappointed with the lack of historical context and educational value that is usually present in the Magic Treehouse books. Overall, this book felt like a rushed installment in the series, and I would not recommend it to anyone looking for an engaging and educational read.
3. Sarah - 2 stars
"Magic Treehouse Book Number Twenty Nine" fell short of my expectations. The plot felt disjointed and rushed, with Jack and Annie's adventures lacking a clear direction. The characters' actions and motivations were often unclear, leaving me feeling disconnected from them. Furthermore, the writing style felt repetitive and lacking in descriptive language, failing to engage my imagination. I was also disappointed with the lack of diversity in the representation of cultures and historical periods. Overall, this book was a letdown and failed to capture my interest like previous installments in the series.