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Jack and Annie follow the Adventure of the Magic Tree House into feudal Japan, a period of samurai rule and secret warrior traditions. They learn how the ninja operated, mastering stealth and strategy in a historical setting. The tale blends time‑travel adventure with cultural lessons about ancient Japanese life.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mary Pope Osborne
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