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You can never go wrong with magic trees house. I love that they’ve adapted the books into graphic novels to capture new readers. This one is no exception.

My daughter is in her “ice age” era and this was a great addition to her library as it explored all things ice age— animals, early humans, and cave art.

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I'm amazed every time by the illustrations in these Magic Tree House graphics! This installment is no exception. A quick, fun read for newly independent readers.

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Sunset of the Sabertooth is the first graphic novel adaption I've read of The Magic Tree House series. I had such a nostalgic feel while reading this, it took me back to a time when I was devouring this series as a kid.

The art is bright and colorful that really helps this story come to life. I think the art alone could be a really big draw to this for the younger readers. I do like how the panels with them reading from the book was set up as the book. All the text in the book really helps draw into the story and give that feeling of learning right along with them.

Jack and Annie don't really interact with the environment in any way which does make this a slower read, but even then it's still fun and nostaligic read that I believe would be a hit with the younger kids.

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This adaptation of a classic chapter book is beyond words darling and adorable! I’d say it’s a perfect addition to any home and school library and it will keep middle-grade readers hooked on reading more. I’m sure that most kids after reading this graphic novel will go search for more books – and will come across all the chapter books, and will read those asap.

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Sunset of the Sabertooth is a delightful journey back to the Ice Age, filled with nostalgia for those who grew up with the original Magic Tree House series. This graphic novel adaptation stays true to the adventurous spirit of the books while adding a fresh layer of excitement with vibrant, full-color artwork that brings Jack and Annie’s chilly adventure to life.

The story’s pacing is perfect for young readers, with just the right amount of tension as the siblings encounter cave bears, early humans, and the titular sabertooth. The illustrations capture the awe and wonder of discovering a prehistoric world, making it easy to get lost in the magic of the tree house once again.

As someone who fondly remembers reading these stories as a child, seeing Jack and Annie’s adventure come to life in this new format was a treat. The adaptation maintains the charm and educational value of the original while making it accessible to a new generation. Whether you’re revisiting the series or introducing it to young readers, Sunset of the Sabertooth is a wonderful, nostalgic trip that feels both familiar and refreshingly new.

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I love the Magic Tree House books for my kids and have a large box set for them. I’m so happy the graphic novels are coming out as they love reading in that format right now. These books mix magic with learning in such a fun way! This particular book looks at early modern humans and how they lived.

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My kids loved this book! It's super cute and wholesome and kept their attention the whole time during reading. I highly recommend this book and will purchase a physical copy.

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Jack and Annie travel through time backwards to the era of mammoths and saber-toothed tigers in this unforgettable, mysterious adventure.

The magic treehouse book has been beautifully adapted into a graphic novel with vivid illustrations that truly bring the story to life. The illustrators have outdone themselves, creating stunning visuals that enhance the magical experience. This is one of our favorite Magic Tree House stories, and it was wonderful to see it come together in such an amazing graphic novel. We can't wait to see what comes next!

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My 1st grade to 4th grade ELL students love the Magic Tree House graphic novels. Excellent adaptation, the illustrations are wonderful, and it's always neat to see what kids learn from these books!

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Sunset of the Sabertooth Graphic Novel was a fun read! My children love the Magic Tree House series, and have been excited to see the series turn into graphic novels. I think it is such a great idea to give more visuals to the kids and helps keeps the kids engaged in what is happening in the story.
Reading about the history of the ice age and seeing examples in the book was a great addition. I even learned about stone lamps and the Master of Animals.

Sunset of Sabertooth is more geared toward older kids, 7/8+. With Annie and Jack being chased by a sabertooth and the Sorcerer was very creepy looking.

My children and I really enjoyed reading this book together!

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Light fantasy leaning more on exploration & education ranter than the plot. This time the sibling going to The Ice Age. I’ve never read the previous installments and the novel series this graphic novel is based on but i could still follow along the story well thanks to the brief context explanation at the beginning. It’s perfect for kids, i’m just too old for this.

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I loved the Magic Tree House books as a kid and seeing them as graphic novels so that more readers can enjoy them makes my heart happy. The illustrations were well done and this was a great adaptation of the original novel. I can't wait for this book to hit the shelves for young readers this September.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is a fun and excited book. The illustrations are really amazing and kids will love reading this book.

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Sunset of the Sabertooth is a fantastic graphic novel adaption of the Magic Tree House book with the same name. I have read several of these adaptions & the illustrations are amazing. They really capture the magic of the original series and are a fantastic way to get the next generation engaged with these stories.

I love the way the snippets of history are spread throughout the book so kiddos are learning as they read (without it feeling like a textbook). The adventure was exciting & mysterious enough to keep you interested in the next volume. These are great books for kids who are just starting to read chapter books!

Thanks to NetGalley, Mary Pope Osborne, and Random House Children's for the opportunity to read and review!

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They did a fantastic job turning the novel into the graphic novel. The artwork is absolutely gorgeous. The colors are bright and will definitely capture the attention of the intended audience. The meat and potatoes of the original story translated well into this new format. I predict these will be very popular with lower elementary students.

If you are from the original Magic Tree House generation, and you have fond memories of the series, I think you’d enjoy reading the graphic novel version as well.

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This series was already a huge hit in my classroom. Now that they are becoming graphic novels, I know all my readers will be dying to read them. This is a must for any elementary classroom. All kids will love it. The illustrations are bright and beautiful. The graphic novel version does this series proud.

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I love that they're rereleasing all of the Jack and Annie books of the Magic Tree House series in graphic novels and so do my children. With each new rerelease of each book we make sure to scoop it up and read it because this series is a staple for all children's libraries. 5 stars.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the free copy of of Sunset of the Sabertooth Graphic Novel by Mary Pope Osborne for my honest review.

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I love the Magic Tree House!!! This was so fun to revisit my adventures with Jack and Annie, and I remember reading this exact book when I was young.
I loved the art, but sadly, I felt that the educational aspect didn't translate well. I wish that had been fully drawn out too, as it being written out kind of dragged the story to a halt. This was a bit disappointing as the learning aspect was always something I really loved.

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Lovely adaptation of the chapter book! The art made even more magical than when I first read it as a kid!

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Another wonderful graphic novel adaptation of a Magic Tree House novel. The illustrations were beautiful. The series is much over by students and it’s exciting to see more students be able to access the stories of Jack and Annie because they are now in graphic form. This iteration will be no different. Students will be excited to see their favorite characters come alive on the pages of this graphic novel.

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