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This book was so cute. I remember growing up reading this series, and having the opportunity to see the next generation having visual/art of the story and characters is so cool. The writing and art was great and would be perfect for kids learning to read longer stories.

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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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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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This was such a fun graphic novel adaptation of the chapter book of the same name. I really enjoyed the illustrations and the story was a great mix of fun and education.
Thanks to Random House Childrens and Netgalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

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This book was gripping and hard to put down. It didn't feel like everything else you see out there, it felt very fresh. I really enjoyed this book!

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Cute story but having never read the original series, it didn’t keep my attention. Ending fell flat.

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As someone who grew up reading the Magic Tree House books, I am so excited to see them being turned into graphic novels. This book follows Jack and Anne as they make their way to the Ice Age. Learn about early humans, mammoths, and saber-toothed tigers. This format is a great way to get low or reluctant readers interested in reading without reading books that they deem "babyish."I would highly recommend getting this book and series for a classroom library.

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My family loves the Magic Tree House series, and the graphic novels have been another fun way to connect with Jack and Annie and their extraordinary adventures. Sunset of the Sabertooth Graphic Novel follows the format of the chapter book but in a more accessible and fun way for early or reluctant readers. My kid tore through this ARC quickly and can't wait to read the next one!

Thank you to Random House Children's for gifting my family with an ARC to review. All opinions are my own.

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Another fun installment of the Magic Tree House! Jack and Annie head to the Ice Age and are in for more adventures. This is a great series, especially for kiddos who are reluctant to read 'educational' books. It teaches a lot of interesting facts and is very enjoyable!

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I got this book for my kids to read, review, and I was able to listen to them read it among themselves. These were books I read growing up but the best of these books is there is visuals to these which help with dyslexic, adhd or Autistic children that struggling with reading, and or do not want to read. My kids read this book in a little over an hour, and continue talking about it to their peers. I think anytime you can create a book, adventure that even draw kids in to read is worth every penny. I bought the physical copy of this book for my kids to reread or share with friends.

Jack and Annie get to go on epic adventures with a time traveling magic treehouse, Annie the curious and Jack the older, more watch before you act the duo gets in more predicaments then you can count but it makes for fun times, epic talks, and learning wrapped up all in one. I will forever and always recommend this series but nice to see there is now many options for kids who learn in different ways to enjoy this as well.

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Our family has enjoyed reading Mary Pope Osborne’s Magic Treehouse series for years. They introduce historical topics to children in such an interesting and fun way. The newer graphic versions have reintroduced my children to these books and memorable events. The illustrations in this book are fantastic and give the book such a new and interactive way of learning. I love how the Magic Treehouse includes education as well as compassion.

*Thank you to the author and illustrators, Netgalley and Random House Children's | Random House Books for Young Readers. I am freely leaving my honest review.

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My daughter and I have been reading The Magic Treehouse series for the last 5 years. She was so bummed when we had read all of the series and were constantly on the search for similar series to fill the void. Now that she’s 8 she has loved reading the graphic novels herself and was so excited to get to read the latest as an ARC. She sat down and read it start to finish (including the sneak peek) and couldn’t wait to tell me all about it. I love what the illustrations add to the books and I am finally able to give my Jack and Annie voices a rest 😂 As always we’ll be keeping our eyes out for the next release!
Thank you to Mary Pope Osborne, Random House Children’s, and NetGalley for the ARC.

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I’ve found that the Magic Tree House novels can be challenging for my students to read and understand. However, these graphic novel versions make the books more accessible and interesting for a variety of readers. In this book, siblings Jack and Annie are transported to the Ice Age. They encounter early humans, a friendly woolly mammoth and a not so friendly sabertooth while completing their mission. The illustrations by twin sisters Kelly and Nichole Matthews are BEAUTIFUL!

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I grew up as a huge fan of the magic treehouse books. So naturally, I wanted my son to experience the joy I received from reading them. The only problem was that he was more into graphic novels. So when I found out that they were starting to make magic tree house graphic novels, I was beyond excited. We read this book last night and it was perfect. The illustrations are amazing. I personally love the original books because of you can learn so much from them but these are great for kids that love graphic novels.

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Sunset of the Sabertooth was a really fun graphic novel! I loved the setting and storyline. Illustrations were detailed and text easy to read.

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I love the Magic Treehouse books so much. I used to read them to my children and they always loved the opening line about spinning faster and faster until everything was still. Every single time they recited that line with me. So I will say I was a little disappointed to see that line changed. But other than that, this book was the exact feel of the novels. I can't wait to see the rest of the series.

4 stars

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Very nice and fun story for anyone to read! I wish I was still a child to truly enjoy this stories and fall into the childhood memories

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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 read this book with my two year old and five year old, who are both OBSESSED with the Magic Tree House books. My five year old can read one or two full books in a day, easily. We’ve recently started reading the graphic novels, so they were excited to read this one. Of course, my oldest has read Sunset of the Sabertooth, so as we read the graphic novel, he was able to point out things that were included/left out compared to the original novel. We LOVED the illustrations in this—so vivid and beautiful, especially the swirling snow and the sunset skies. We also loved the silly dialogue between the characters intermingled with facts about the Ice Age. Thank you Random House Children’s Books and NetGalley for sending me a copy of this ebook in exchange for my honest review.

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I've read The Magic Tree House to my son since he was five. So when I saw a graphic novel announced I jumped at the chance to review the early edition. The pictures effortlessly convey the magic of these books. I can't wait to get this book to read with him

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Books For Young Readers and Mary Pope Osborne for providing this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.

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