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Jack and Annie, famous time‑traveling siblings from the magic tree house series, are whisked back to the 1860s United States during the Civil War. While exploring the war‑torn country, they meet the legendary nurse and humanitarian Clara Barton, gaining a rare first‑hand view of the era’s hardships and heroism. The adventure blends history with the series’ trademark blend of magic, education, and younger‑audience storytelling.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mary Pope Osborne
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