A Christmas Tale And Other Magical Stories

Dive into a world of magical short stories perfect for a cold winter’s night. A Christmas Tale and Other Magical Stories will take you and your children on five extraordinary journeys! Do You Believe in Santa? On Christmas Eve, eleven-year-old Danielle tells her grandma that she doesn’t believe in Santa anymore. What happens next will make her a life-long believer, just like her grandma. The Wish Fish Cora’s favorite winter hobby is going fly fishing with her grandpa. When she catches a magical fish who offers her three wishes, her life gets turned upside down. The Door in the Woods When Isaac finds the courage to go exploring in the woods behind his new house, he discovers a giant oak tree with a door set in its trunk. Will he be brave enough to see what’s on the other side? The No-Snow Day On an unusual day in the North Pole just before Christmas Eve, Alex and his sister Jeanie get a fun day off from elf-school with a no-snow day! But what will happen if it doesn't snow before Christmas and Santa can’t fly his sleigh? The North Star After her grandma passed away, Agnes needs help from the North Star to help her find the missing frog bank that her grandma gave her. A Christmas Tale and Other Magical Stories is the perfect book to read with your child before Christmas or during cold winter months. Are you ready for a little magic to brighten up your winter?

Ready for an October scare? Get spooked by five scary stories that will make you want to leave the lights on. Read before bed…if you dare! Trick or Treat No one dares go to creepy Old Man Russell's house during the day. What will happen if Jake and Pete try trick-or-treating there after dark? Pond Water Tanya learns the hard way why her mother warned her not to swim in the pond. When her friends become mysteriously sick, Tanya wonders if she'll be next. Virtual Devon Devon thinks his virtual avatar has a better life than he does. Sometimes he wishes he could just be his avatar. But you know what they say: be careful what you wish for! Always Leave the Lights On Tommy loves staying with his grandma on her farm in the country, but he doesn't understand why she insists on leaving the outside lights on all night. When Tommy decides to turn the lights off, he finds out why his grandma was afraid of the dark. Shadow Man Laura and her little sister Joanne have finally convinced their mom to let them have a trial run of walking to school by themselves. But what happens when they lose their way in a sudden fog and have to flee from the shadow man? A Tale for Halloween and Other Spooky Stories is the perfect book for 9-12 year-olds with just the right amount of scares. Need some creepy tales for the campfire? These are the stories for you! Read if you dare!

Ready for six even scarier stories that will make you want to keep the lights on tonight? All Tricks, No Treats Jake and Pete return to Old Man Russell’s for more magical candy only to get trapped in his haunted house with nightmare creatures who are ready for dinner—and Jake and Pete are on the menu. Can the boys escape before the monsters eat them? The Shortcut Sick of being left behind by his friends, Alan discovers a path through the woods that he thinks might be a shortcut. Too bad it’s a shortcut to becoming something more than human. Invisible Ink Mei thought going to the carnival with her friends would be boring until they win a bottle of magical invisible ink. Just when she thinks her night is looking up, her friends start disappearing… The House in the Woods When Clara discovers an old, abandoned house in the woods, she doesn’t expect to be trapped inside by a sinister creature that wants to feed her to something even more terrifying. Into the Forest While completing a school project, Ari and Corinna discover a mysterious trail in the forest and decide to go for a hike. But when the path they choose leads to an other-worldly creature, their hike quickly becomes a race for their lives. The Woodshed Austin’s brother always teased him to keep the woodshed locked at their aunt’s farm or the boggart will get him. When Austin ends up visiting the farm by himself, he learns there’s something way scarier than a boggart in the shed—and it’s been waiting for him. Another Tale for Halloween and Even More Spooky Stories for Kids is the perfect book for 9–12 year-olds with just the right amount of frights. Just don’t expect to sleep with the light off afterwards! Read before bed for a scare…if you dare!

Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Join Jack, Annie and the Magic Tree House in this historical holiday story that puts a twist on Charles Dicken's classic The Christmas Carol--from the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time! Jack and Annie must help the famous writer Charles Dickens! The brother and sister are whisked back in time to Victorian England and the foggy streets of London. There, Jack and Annie discover that Charles Dickens has been thrown in jail! How can they help him? They will need all their magic-and help from three ghosts-to keep the great writer from ruining his life! Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #44, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #16: A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time. The Merlin Missions books are more challenging adventures that will delight experienced readers who are fans of the original chapter book series! The Magic Tree House series has been a favorite for over 25 years and is sure to inspire a love of reading—and adventure—in every child who joins Jack and Annie! Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? • Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books • Magic Tree House Graphic Novels: Jack and Annie's original adventures come to life with full-color, vibrant art, perfect for graphic novel fans and reluctant readers • Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader • Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure • Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures

32 page illustrated original story with letter to Santa in back