Dragon of the Red Dawn
Dragon of the Red Dawn
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Science FictionJapan • Medieval Era
2007
Adult
7-10 years
580L
Super Short Summary
In Dragon of the Red Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne, readers follow Jack and Annie as they travel to ancient Japan in their magic tree house. They meet a poet and must solve the mystery of the "Dragon of the Red Dawn" to help save the city of Edo from disaster.
Adventurous
Fantastical
Inspirational
Hopeful
Playful
Reviews & Readership
6,998 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Dragon of the Red Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne is praised for its engaging storytelling and educational value, taking young readers on a historical journey with magic and adventure. The accessible language and captivating plot keep children entertained while learning. However, some critics feel the character development is limited. Overall, it's a delightful read for its target audience.
Who Should Read Dragon of the Red Dawn?
Fans of Dragon of the Red Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne likely enjoy adventurous, time-traveling tales with historical settings, akin to Magic Tree House series entries. These readers, typically children aged 6-9, appreciate stories blending education and fantasy, similar to The Boxcar Children and A to Z Mysteries.
6,998 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Dragon of the Red Dawn is the 37th installment in Mary Pope Osborne's popular children's series Magic Tree House, which combines adventure with historical and cultural exploration.
In connection to the book, Mary Pope Osborne and her sister Natalie Pope Boyce published a companion nonfiction guide called Dragon King 7 Dawn of the Red Sun, offering young readers insight into the real history and culture of the samurai era in Japan.
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The book is part of the "Merlin Missions" subset of the Magic Tree House series, which features longer stories with more detailed plots aimed at slightly older readers compared to the earlier books in the series.
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Science FictionJapan • Medieval Era
2007
Adult
7-10 years
580L
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