***Magic Tree House Merlin Missions are more challenging adventures for the experienced Magic Tree House reader. In each adventure, Merlin the Magician sends Jack and Annie on an adventure in the Magic Tree House. These books are packed full of fantasy, and non-fiction information, so they appeal to a wide variety of interests. Topics in this exciting book series include:  dragons, the famous magician Houdini, sea monsters, Leonardo da Vinci, penguins, castles, Florence Nightingale, penguins and more!
Each class will focus on a book from the Magic Treehouse Merlin Missions book series by Mary Pope Osborne. We will discuss the novel in a book club setting by sharing our favorite parts, elements of the story like setting and plot, talking about Annie's and Jack's adventures, what we liked or didn't like, discussing what we learned, the characters, etc. Learners will be encouraged to answer questions, share their opinions and ask their own questions. The children will also complete an activity each week. This could be a personal response, making a short comic strip, a non-fiction writing response, or an art lesson based on an animal or fantasy creature from the text. These will be paper, pencil, scissors, glue stick type of activities and will be posted in the classroom prior to class. Please note that depending on the learner, they may not finish the class activity during the allotted class time.
Each class is independent so you can join or leave the club whenever you wish.
Class Outline:
-Introduction of the week's novel
-Book Club discussion
-Introduction of the Writing and/ or Art activity with teacher modelling
-Time to work on the activity and continued book discussion 
-Learner sharing
-Goodbyes

We will not be reading the novels in class. Learners should come to class having read the novel. The novels will be read in order. Please note that the class handout is very important for student engagement. Learners are encouraged to bring their novels to class. 
***CLASS SCHEDULE***
September 6, 2023-Book #1 Christmas in Camelot
September 13, 2023-Book #2 Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve
September 20, 2023-Book #3 Summer of the Sea Serpent
September 27, 2023-Book #4 Winter of the Ice Wizard
October 4, 2023-Book #5 Carnival at Candlelight
October 11, 2023-Book #6 Seasons of the Sandstorms
October 18, 2023-Book #7 Night of the New Magicians
October 25, 2023-Book #8 Blizzard of the Blue Moon
November 1, 2023-Book #9 Dragon of the Red Dawn
November 8, 2023-Book #10 Monday with a Mad Genius
November 15, 2023-Book #11 Dark Day in the Deep Sea
November 22, 2023-Book #12 Eve of the Emperor Penguins
November 29, 2023-Book #13 Moonlight on the Magic Flute
December 6, 2023-Book #14 A Good Night for Ghosts
December 13, 2023-Book #15 Leprechaun in Late Winter
December 20-Book #16 A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time
December 27, 2023 Book #17 A Crazy Day with Cobras
January 3, 2024 Book #18 Dogs in the Dead of Night
January 10, 2024 Book #12 Abe Lincoln at Last
January 17, 2024 Book #20 A Perfect Time for Pandas
January 24, 2024 Book #21 Stallion by Starlight
January 31, 2024 Book #22 Hurry Up Houdini
February 7, 2024 Book #23 High Time for Heroes
February 14, 2024 Book #24 Soccer on Sunday
February 21, Book #25 Shadow of the Shark