“神奇树屋”（Magic Tree House）系列描述一对小兄妹杰克与安妮的冒险故事。八岁半的哥哥杰克，理性冷静，喜欢看书，他会将沿途看到的事物，重点式的记录在笔记本上；而七岁的妹妹安妮，喜爱幻想与冒险，并且勇于尝试。
这两个一动一静、个性截然不同的兄妹，在森林里发现了一个堆满书的神奇树屋，神奇树屋就像时光机器，带他们到一个个不同的时空中旅行。于是，兄妹俩来到史前时代的恐龙谷、和骑士探访中古世纪的城堡、到古埃及破解木乃伊的秘密、跟着海盗出海寻宝……，每一次的冒险都紧张刺激、精采得不得了！
现在，“神奇树屋”的门已经打开，欢迎加入杰克与安妮惊险有趣的知识之旅，和他们一起到不同时空中冒险！
Jack grabbed Annie's hand. We're not spies! he said. He whirled around to face George Washington. General Washington, remember those words yousaid to your men? Jack said. You should believethem yourself, sir!What are you talking about? George Washing...
What are you doing here? George Washingtonasked. The commander-in-chief sounded furious. We made a mistake, Jack said. We--we didn'tmean to come.George Washington turned to the rowers. Who let these children sneak aboard? he asked ina stern voice. Th...
The huge boat rocked in the water. Giant chunks ofice smashed against its sides. Thanks a lot, Annie, Jack whispered. He shiveredin the snowy cold. We're not supposed to go on theirsecret mission with them.It's okay, she whispered. Maybe we can helpG...
George Washington? Really? said Annie. Yeah, I think he is! said Jack. 'Wow! Where'd he go? said Annie. I want to seehim again! Come on! She started toward the river. Wait--don't go far, said Jack. I just want to makesure it's him.He opened the Revol...
Jack and Annie ran along the riverbank. The windwhooshed over the cold water. Wet snowflakes hissedin the dark. But then Jack heard other sounds. He heard voices,lots of voices. He and Annie soon came upon hundreds andhundreds of soldiers gathered ne...
Annie lifted up her long dress and ran to a treeclose to the river. Jack held on to his hat and ran afterher. They peeked out from behind the tree. More snowflurries swirled in the twilight. Redcoats? whispered Annie. Can't tell, said Jack. In the fl...
Jack shivered. The wind blew hard. It's cold, he said. He could see his breath in theair. 'Wrap your scarf tighter, said Annie. Jack looked down. He had a wool scarf around hisneck. He was also wearing woolen pants that buttoned atthe knees, a coat,...
Wake up, Jack! Annie whispered. Jack opened his eyes. He looked at his clock. It wassix A.M. Come on! Annie whispered. She was standing athis bedroom door, already dressed. Now? said Jack. Yeah, it's Wednesday! We have to go to the treehouse! she sai...
There was a booming in the distance. Jack opened his eyes and caught his breath. Is that cannonfire? he wondered. Are we still back in the Civil War? We're home, said Annie. Home, sweet home.Oh, man, Jack whispered. They were home. They were back in...
Annie? said Jack. Over here! she called. Jack saw two figures standing in the twilight. He walked over to Annie and Clara. They all stared in thedirection of the distant battlefield. Bright lights flashed against the dark blue horizon--cannonshells e...
Clara Barton had turned the wagon around. She helped Jackand Annie lift the drummer boy into the back. The soldiers said he has heat stroke, Annie told Clara. Hisname is John.The boy lay down next to the sleeping Confederate soldier. He does have hea...
The firing came to an end. The horses calmed down. Thesmoky air began to clear. Clara handed Jack and Annie each a can-teen. Fill these quickly, she said. We have no time to waste.Jack's legs felt wobbly as he followed Annie to the creek. Theyfilled...
The wagon jerked and swayed as it bumped over the dryground. Jack felt as though he were frying pan the hot sunlight. Dustfrom the road filled his throat and eyes. The boom of cannons grew louder and louder. Jack heardpopping sounds, too, like the no...
Jack still didn't remember who Clara Barton was. He pulledout the Civil War book and read: Clara Barton was a famous Civil War nurse. When she begannursing, she used her own money for her supplies. She drove ahorse-drawn ambulance right onto the batt...
Jack carried the water bucket into the tent. The scene insidewas like a nightmare. The tent was hot and stuffy. A dozen injured soldiers lay onsmall cots. Some called for food. Others begged for water or justmoaned. Jack wanted to rush back outside....
