THE MAGIC CABIN, VOLUME 13 - IN PURSUIT OF THE HORSE THIEVES

THE MAGIC TREEHOUSE, BOOK 13 - CHASE FOR THE HORSE THIEVES

A fantastic and suspenseful ride across the plains of the Wild West! Officially appointed "Master Librarians," Tom and Mary Elizabeth are entrusted with a brand-new, highly important quest by Morgan le Fay: they must save four lost stories from different eras. For their first challenge, the Magic Treehouse whisks them away to the 19th century, to the grand and wild landscapes of Texas.

No sooner have the two children arrived at a cowboy ranch than they meet Slim, a solitary and mysterious herd guardian. It is then that a gang of outlaws takes advantage of the night to break into the ranch and steal a magnificent wild stallion. Driven by nothing but their courage, Tom and Mary Elizabeth decide to mount up and chase the thieves. Between starlit nights by the campfire, impromptu rodeos, and the dangers of the canyons, our two heroes will have to show nerves of steel. A captivating western for children that combines action, the great outdoors, and lessons about freedom!

• Publisher: Bayard Jeunesse

• Author: Mary Pope Osborne

• Illustrator: Philippe Masson

• Reading age: From 7–8 years old (Grade 2 / Grade 3 and up)

• Topics covered: American history (the Wild West, cowboys), ranch life, animal protection, wild horses, a sense of justice, and courage

• Bonus features: A fast-paced story with short chapters designed to encourage independent reading, immersive illustrations for escaping into the great American outdoors, and fascinating historical details about life during the era of the conquest of the West