marypmcg's review against another edition
3.0
My 5yo picked this book out because of the dragon on the cover. It’s the first Magic Treehouse book either of us have read. He didn’t completely understand it, but he was definitely engaged with it and remembered a lot of details between readings, to my surprise! We learned about haiku, samurais, sushi, sumo wrestling, shadow puppets and a little historical background about the city of Edo during the 17th Century.
the_dead_king's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
nik_payne's review
adventurous
challenging
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
planetarypan's review against another edition
4.0
Very nice visit to 17th century Japan. I want to learn more about Basho myself now!
kristenlesperance's review against another edition
4.0
My son bought a bunch of these at a garage sale after his teacher had read them at school. I hve been reading thwm to him and I am impressed. I thought it would be a little boring to me but I love the idea behind it, the history and little facts. I enjoyed reading this book to him.
laura_mcloughlin's review against another edition
3.0
This was my first Magic Tree House book (but not my daughter's - she filled me in on the back story). It was a lot of fun to read a few chapters at bedtime the last few nights. I'm looking forward to reading more with her.
bookishheart's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it! Especially the setting in Japan and poetry mentioned and Basho
beauty1991's review against another edition
5.0
It's nice that Jack and Annie get to stay later at some places before going home. I am happy that they also got to experience a little more of the culture that is Japan and eat Sushi. Who doesn't love sushi? Can't wait to hang out with Leonardo.