Author:Mary Pope Osborne
Eight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods during their summer holiday, when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . .
Jack and Annie are in a treasure trove full of trouble!
Stuck on a desert island, captured by the evil Captain Bones and his gang and a huge storm at sea . . . For a while, it looks like they might not get home safely after all. And they discover that their adventures are even more magical than they had first thought . . .
Beautifully written, full of suspense and well-researched
—— Waterstones Books QuarterlyAn easy, fast-paced and exciting read which will appeal to both boys and girls
—— JuniorWitty dialogue allied to thought-provoking ideas
—— The School LibrarianStroud demonstrates here that what and how he writes should never be taken for granted
—— TESThe return of one of my favourite ever characters . . . Completes the brilliant Bartimaeus trilogy
—— Publishing NewsJonathan Stroud goes from strength to strength . . . Dramatic tension and coruscating wit never falter
—— The Bookseller