Moonlight on the Magic Flute

The bestselling, fan-favorite chapter-book series celebrates the magic of music! Jack and Annie have once again traveled back in time in their magic tree house, but they have a brand-new mission: to help bring happiness tomillionsof people. Their mission takes them to eighteenth-century Austria, where theyrs"re decked out in their craziest outfits yet-including a wig for Jack and a long dress with lots of ruffles and bows for Annie! But it will take more than the right clothing to help them fit in at a party at one of the most marvelous palaces in Europe . . . especially when all the animals in the palace zoo escape from their cages. Can Jack and Annie save the dayandcomplete their challenging mission? Find out in a story packed to the margins with history, mystery, and magic! First published in hardcover in 2009, Jack and Anniers"s most melodious adventure is now available in paperback. And-only in the paperback edition-the book now includes a musical activity, a fun puzzle, and a preview of the next book in the series. Magic Tree House books areNew York Timesbestsellers. They are known all around the world as books that inspire reading. Find out why withMoonlight on the Magic Flute!

Mary Pope Osborne is the author of many novels, picture books, story collections, nonfiction books, and chapter books—including all of the Magic Tree House books, which have been translated into numerous languages around the world. She works with her husband, Will, and her sister, Natalie, on the nonfiction companion series, Magic Tree House Research Guides.

Mary lives in Connecticut with Will and their three Norfolk terriers, Joey, Mr. Bezo, and Little Bear.

Here’s what she has to say about writing for children: “I’m one of those very lucky people who absolutely loves what they do for a living. There is no career better suited to my eccentricities, strengths, and passions than that of a children’s book author.”

For more information, visit www.marypopeosborne.com.

Sal Murdocca has illustrated over 200 children’s books and textbooks. He is also a librettist for a children’s opera, a video artist, an avid runner, hiker, and bicyclist, and a teacher of children’s illustration at the Parsons School of Design. He has illustrated all of the Magic Tree House books and all of the Magic Tree House Research Guides. Sal and his wife split their time between New York and France.