{"product_id":"hurricane-heroes-in-texas-isbn-9781524713126","title":"Hurricane Heroes in Texas","description":"\u003cb\u003eJack and Annie are caught out in the rain in the most dangerous Magic Tree House mission yet!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJack and Annie are on a mission! When the magic tree house whisks them back to Galveston, Texas, in 1900, they find out that a big storm is coming. But even though there is rain and wind, no one believes there is any danger. As the storm grows, seawater floods the city. Now everyone needs help! Jack and Annie have a little bit of magic and a lot of hope--but will it be enough?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eDid you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagic Tree House: Perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader\u003cbr\u003eFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you're looking for Merlin Mission #30: \u003ci\u003eHaunted Castle on Hallow's Eve,\u003c\/i\u003e it was renumbered as part of the rebrand in 2017 as Merlin Mission #2.MARY POPE OSBORNE is the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series, as well as coauthor of the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker series with her husband, Will, and her sister, Natalie Pope Boyce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more information, visit the Magic Tree House website at MagicTreeHouse.com!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAG FORD is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling children's book illustrator and recipient of two NAACP Image Awards. He grew up in Dallas with his mom, his dad, two sisters, and one brother. He majored in illustration at the Columbus College of Art and Design. He lives with his family in Frisco, Texas. Visit him online at agfordillustration.com.Jack and Annie sat on their front porch. They were waiting for their mom to take them to baseball practice.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTap, tap, tap.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaindrops spattered on the porch steps. A strong breeze shook the tree leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Uh-oh,” said Annie. “Do you think a storm is coming?”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I can’t tell,” said Jack, looking up at the clouds. “Sorry, kids,” their mom  called from  inside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Coach Dave just emailed—no practice today.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Darn,” said Jack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“That’s okay,” said Annie. “Now we can go to the woods.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The woods?” said Jack. “Why?”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I woke up with a feeling,” Annie said in a hushed voice. “Something really important is going to happen today. I thought it was baseball practice, like maybe I’d hit a home run or something. But now . . .” She smiled at Jack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Really? You think . . . ?” he said.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Yes! Hold on! I’ll get our stuff.” Annie hurried inside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA moment later, she returned with two small umbrellas and Jack’s backpack. She handed over the pack and one of the umbrellas. “Mom says as long as there’s no thunder and lightning, we can take a walk.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Great,” said Jack. He pulled on his pack. “To the woods!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“To the tree house!” said Annie.\u003cbr\u003eJack and Annie opened their umbrellas and headed out into the rain. They ran down the sidewalk, across the street, and into the misty Frog Creek woods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Raindrops fell softly as they hurried between the trees. The air smelled of wet leaves and damp earth. Finally, Jack and Annie came to the tallest oak in the woods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Yay,” Jack whispered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Annie laughed. “Glad it rained today?” “Totally,” said Jack. He and Annie folded their umbrellas and climbed up the rope ladder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The magic tree house was dry and shadowy inside. A book was lying on the floor. A purple leather bookmark was sticking out from between the pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Lying on top of the book was a necklace. It had a thin gold chain and a glass star. The star was no bigger than a penny. It gave off a soft yellow glow.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Wow, a little star!” said Annie, picking up the necklace. “I wonder what it’s for.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Yeah, and where are we going?” asked Jack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e He picked up the book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The cover showed a red, white, and blue flag with one big star. The title said:\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eA History of Texas: The Lone Star State\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Great. Back to Texas!” said Jack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “I love Texas,” said Annie. “Remember when we met Slim and saved Dusty’s colt?”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Yup,” Jack said in a low voice. Annie laughed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Jack was imitating their cowboy friend, Slim.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Jack turned to the page with the purple bookmark. He and Annie looked at an old black-and-white photo of a city by the ocean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Galveston, Texas,” \u003c\/i\u003eread Annie. “I’ve heard of that city.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Me too,” said Jack. “Did Morgan leave us a note?”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “I don’t see one,” said Annie. “Is anything written on the back of the bookmark?”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Jack turned the bookmark over. “Yes!” he said. Tiny writing was painted on the leather. He read aloud:\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe place you must go On this late summer day Is an island in Texas Between Gulf and bay.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e“We’re here to help!” Is what you must say.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e“Seek high ground now! Do not delay!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJack looked up. “Why do people need help?” he asked. “And why should they seek high ground?”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Good questions,” said Annie. “Keep reading.” Jack  read the next part:\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFor those in the dark, Adrift and astray,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eA single bright star Can show them the way.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “So that must explain \u003ci\u003ethis,\u003c\/i\u003e” said Annie. She held up the necklace with the star.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “But it’s so small,” said Jack. “And it’s not really bright. How can it show the way to anything?”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Go on, read the last part,” said Annie. Jack read the last lines of the rhyme:\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLearn from a hero\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWho is humble and brave,\u003cbr\u003eWho welcomes the hundreds Arriving on waves.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “What does \u003ci\u003ethat \u003c\/i\u003emean?” asked Jack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I don’t know,” said Annie. “Let’s go to Texas and find out all the answers.” She hung the star necklace around her neck.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Wait—do we have our Pennsylvania book to help us get back home?” said Jack. They looked around the tree house.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“There—” said Annie. She pointed to the Pennsylvania book, in a shadowy corner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Okay, all set,” said Jack. He placed his finger on the picture of Galveston, Texas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I wish we could go \u003ci\u003ethere\u003c\/i\u003e!” he said. The wind started to blow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tree house started to spin. It spun faster and faster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen everything was still. Absolutely still.","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301121511653,"sku":"NP9781524713126","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781524713126.jpg?v=1742923081","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/hurricane-heroes-in-texas-isbn-9781524713126","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}