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A good book for young readers and those who love graphic novels. My ten year old son who read it said it was exciting. There is a sorcerer who shows up. If you are opposed to the magical element, you may want to preview the story.

Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to preview this book.

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I personally didn't find this one as fun a read as the others, but that is largely due to the fact that sunset of the sabertooth was not one of the volumes I read over and over as a kid, so my impression of it isn't as strong. Personal opinions aside, this is yet again another hit, with a great adaption and fantastic art that brings these chapter books to life. Jack and Annie find themselves in the middle of an ice age, seeking an item that starts with M so they can return home. My favorite part was when they were looking at the cave paintings. As an art history nerd, I really enjoyed that, as there's theories out there that cave paintings were created with flickering candlelight in mind so that the figures would seem to move in that type of lighting. Otherwise, it felt like not much happens, possible due to the fact that Jack and Annie are not really interacting much with others or their surroundings. However, this is still a strong entry in the series, and i'm glad they're continuing to adapt these into graphic novels.

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Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Children's, Random House Books for Young Readers, Mary Pope Osborne, Jenny Laird (adaptation), and Kelly & Nichole Matthews (illustrators) for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

This graphic novel adaptation is a fun and visually appealing installment to The Magic Tree House graphic novel series. It has the nostalgic feel of when The Magic Tree House chapter books were first coming out, around when I was in first grade. While bringing me back to my childhood, these graphic novel editions offer a fresh view on the series.

Sunset of the Sabertooth is the seventh installment and follows Jack and Annie on another tree house adventure...to the Ice Age! They learn about the early humans and different animals that lived during that time. Their trusty little mouse friend, Peanut, accompanies them along the way.

These graphic novels are vivid and fun for elementary school readers, but even oldies like me can have fun with the compelling visuals and adventures of The Magic Tree House.

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