"Magic Tree House #10: Ghost Town at Sundown" is the tenth book in the popular children's book series written by Mary Pope Osborne. This enchanting tale follows the adventures of siblings Jack and Annie as they travel through time and explore different historical periods. In this thrilling installment, Jack and Annie find themselves in the Wild West during the late 1800s. They land in a small ghost town called "Mesa Verde" and are eager to solve another riddle that will help them on their mission to save Morgana, a magical librarian. As they explore this deserted town, they encounter various challenges and meet interesting characters. The siblings must find clues hidden throughout the ghost town to uncover the answer to the riddle and complete their mission.
The Honor Magic Vs Ultimate Edition is equipped with a large battery of 5000 mAh, which may be the folding screen mobile phone with the largest battery capacity at present. The official claims that it can achieve 12.6 hours of large-screen video playback, 17.3 hours of large-screen reading, and 13.1 hours of large-screen navigation. This level of battery life is no problem for one-day use.
For the signal performance that everyone has been paying close attention to, the Honor Magic Vs Ultimate Edition is equipped with a wrap-around antenna layout design, which greatly increases the radio frequency area of the antenna. This phone is particularly well suited to action photography as it features AI Motion Sensing Capture, which automatically detects the highest point of a jump or move and captures the frame in ultra-high definition.
The siblings must find clues hidden throughout the ghost town to uncover the answer to the riddle and complete their mission. Along the way, they face encounters with dangerous cowboys and even a ghostly sheriff. With each new clue they discover, the story becomes more suspenseful and filled with excitement.
Biggest-ever smartphone photo prize, plus hot new Honor phones
The best camera is the one you always have with you, and with this in mind, top smartphone maker, Honor, has launched its third annual Magic Moments smartphone photography competition – with the overall winner taking away $15,000!
The free-to-enter competition, which is specifically designed for smartphone photographers, is seeking inspirational smartphone images from all over the world.
It’s all about encouraging smartphone photographers to harness the power of technology to capture authentic human stories and emotions across different themes. Over the last two years, Magic Moments has attracted more than 500,000 entrants from more than 50 countries.
The Magic Moments Photographer of the Year prize(s) last year went to Xiao Shehui, Ao Zhuowen and Liao Tiejun, all from China
You can enter both still images and video, and it’s a great opportunity to get your work seen by a much wider international audience – indeed, doing well in this competition could give a big boost to your photographic dreams and aspirations.
What’s more, the $15,000 grand prize for the Photographer of the Year is the biggest offered by any smartphone photography contest.
More about the Honor Magic Moments categories
This year’s Magic Moments contest opened for entries on April 6th, and it will be judged by a distinguished panel, including AP editor, Nigel Atherton, and Ivan Macías, winner of World Press Photo Contest.
For this year, the categories are as follows:
- Protection (nature and environmental protection)
- The Moment (daily life)
- We (portraits)
- On the Way (landscapes and scenic)
- The Story (three to nine images that describe events with a social impact, personal growth and life events).
- Video
- In addition, The Best of Recommendation award will see 20 entrants receive an Honor Magic5 Pro prize, while another 20 will get the latest Honor smartphone as part of the Excellent Work Awards.
Note also that Honor has localised the Magic Moments competition, so UK-based winners of the ‘Protection,’ ‘The Moment,’ ‘We’, ‘On the Way’ and ‘The Story’ categories will each get £400 (which adds up to a prize pot of £2000).
The Magic Moments competition closes on August 6th, 2023, and you can enter here.
Top smartphone choices
If you are looking for a powerful smartphone to generate images for this exciting Magic Moments competition, the recently launched Honor 90 (below) will deliver everything you need.
The new phone is packed with imaging features, including a triple camera system, consisting of a 200MP main camera with a 1/1.4-inch sensor. This is backed up with a 12 MP ultra-wide and macro camera with a 112° field of view, and a 2MP depth camera that helps you accurately gauge distance.
The Honor 90 is also available in green…
The main camera also supports multi-frame fusion, which combines a noise-reduction algorithm with pixel binning to enable high-quality images to be taken in low light, while delivering images with a very high dynamic range across the board.
Another highlight is the Portrait Mode, which harnesses 2x zoom to highlight the subject in the frame more effectively. The Portrait mode has also been upgraded to help you capture well-defined facial features, accurate skin tones and an authentic bokeh effect that naturally blends the background with the subject.
…and a classy silver
The 50MP front camera, meanwhile, captures selfies with exceptional detail, making the Honor 90 an ideal choice for content creators, whatever their experience level.
Another big selling point of the Honor 90 is its powerful video capabilities. AI is used to reduce noise in your movies, while an AI-powered Vlog Assistant lets you generate a social media-ready,15-second video with just a few taps.
Furthermore, omnidirectional noise technology is used to reduce background noise when recording audio; the signal-to-noise ratio of 20dB is close to a professional recorder, allowing you to capture clear human voices without background noise.
Some kind of Magic
Another great smartphone option is the Honor Magic5 Pro. This phone is particularly well suited to action photography as it features AI Motion Sensing Capture, which automatically detects the highest point of a jump or move and captures the frame in ultra-high definition.
The Honor Magic5 Pro is available in Meadow Green and Black
Sharp, accurate focussing is another key attribute of the Honor Magic5 Pro, with the Falcon Capture Algorithm employing hardware-level subject detection for crisp and clear split-second shots. Focus lock also ensures sharp results, even in low light conditions.
The phone greatly builds on the performance of its predecessor. Focus speed on the Magic5 Pro has increased by 245% compared to the Magic4 Pro, and the inclusion of the Honor Falcon Camera System boosts the speed of the imaging process after pressing the shutter button by 145%.
The Falcon Capture algorithm also works efficiently in low light, and is able to take three low-light images in the time it would take competitors to take one.
See here for more details on the Honor 90 and Honor Magic5 Pro.
by AP Staff
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October 18, 2023As always, Osborne incorporates historical facts into the storyline, allowing young readers to learn while being entertained. Through their adventures, children can gain knowledge about the Wild West and life during that time period. This educational aspect of the book makes it a valuable addition to a child's reading list. "Ghost Town at Sundown" is a beautifully written and illustrated book that captures the imagination of young readers. It teaches important lessons about bravery, problem-solving, and the importance of working together. The author also skillfully weaves in elements of mystery and suspense, keeping readers hooked until the very end. Overall, "Magic Tree House #10: Ghost Town at Sundown" is a captivating book that combines history, adventure, and magic. It is perfect for young readers who enjoy fast-paced, imaginative stories. Mary Pope Osborne's talent for storytelling and her ability to educate while entertaining make this book a must-read for children of all ages..
Reviews for "Joining Jack and Annie on an Unforgettable Ghost Town Adventure in Magic Tree House 10: Ghost Town at Sundown"
- Sarah - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "Magic Tree House 10". The plot was weak and predictable, and the characters didn't have much depth. The writing style was also quite dull and lacked any excitement. Overall, I found the book to be unengaging and not worth my time.
- Chris - 3/5 - I had high expectations for "Magic Tree House 10", but unfortunately, it fell short for me. The story felt rushed and the events seemed too convenient. Additionally, the dialogue didn't feel natural and the humor didn't quite land. While it wasn't a terrible book, it didn't live up to the previous installments in the series.
- Emily - 2/5 - I found "Magic Tree House 10" to be quite boring. The adventure lacked excitement and there was a lack of tension throughout the story. I didn't feel invested in the characters' journey and the magic of the previous books was missing. Overall, it wasn't a memorable read for me and I wouldn't recommend it.