High Tide in Hawaii
High Tide in Hawaii is a 2003 children's chapter book and the 28th book in the Magic Tree House series. The book marks the end of missions given by the character of Morgan Le Fay, as the next book, Christmas in Camelot, has Merlin the Magician giving them their next mission. High Tide in Hawaii was written by Mary Pope Osborne and illustrated by Sal Murdocca and was preceded by Thanksgiving on Thursday. Osborne had initially planned on calling the book Holiday in Hawaii, but changed the title upon recommendation from a young reader at an event in California.[1]
High Tide in Hawaii received a review from the Horn Book Guide and was on the New York Times Bestseller list for Children's Paperback Books in April and May of 2003.[2][3] The book was also on the USA Today national bestseller list for April 20, 2003.[4]
Synopsis[edit]
The book begins with Jack and Annie on their porch, reading books. Suddenly, Annie has the sensation that the magic tree house is back. They hurry through the woods, until they come upon the magic tree house, which is nestled in the highest oak tree of the Frog Creek woods. They find out that they have to find a special magic on their mission. This is the note from Morgan: “Dear Jack and Annie, Good luck on your fourth journey to find a special magic. This secret rhyme will guide you: To find a special magi, build a special kind of ship that rides the waves, both high and low, on every kind of trip.” The pair heads to Old Hawaii to complete their mission. Hawaii is a chain of volcanic islands that were formed millions of years ago in the Pacific Ocean. Two thousand years ago, humans landed on the islands and settled there. They spot a small village with fifty inhabitants, and head over there. They villagers are doing a hula to honor the goddess Pele. They meet Kama, and Boka, two villagers. After eating Poi and discussing their magic tree house, they settle down at Kama’s and Boka’s house. The next day, the group eats a breakfast of coconut juice and bananas. Then, they head to the beach to surf in the ocean. Jack tries to surf, but he fails. [5]When Kama and Boka laugh at him, he yells at them and insults them. When Kama, Boka, and Annie head out to surf again, Jack feels a short but powerful earthquake. He reads that earthquakes can cause tsunamis, and warns the others. When the groups flees for higher ground, and enormous wave strikes the beach, crushing everything in its path. When the group reunites with the other villagers, they perform a hula about the day’s events. Also, Jack and Annie learn that the answer to the riddle is “friendship”, which they have accomplished. After saying “aloha”, Jack and Annie departs in their magic tree house. They see Morgan le Fay, the enchantress from Camelot, and describe the magics they saw- the magic of theater, animals, and community, along with friendship. They are now Magicians of Everyday Magic. Jack thinks how the best magic of all is the magic of family.
References[edit]
- ↑ Pope, Bill (May 3, 2006). "More than 1,000 under Mary Pope Osborne's magic spell". Indy Week (subscription required). Retrieved 2016-04-04.
- ↑ "High Tide in Hawaii (review)". Horn Book Guide. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
- ↑ "BEST SELLERS: May 18, 2003". The New York Times. 2003-05-18. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
- ↑ "The best sellers By USA Today". Post-Tribune (subscription required). April 20, 2003. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
- ↑ "High Tide in Hawaii (Magic Tree House Book 28) - Kindle edition by Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca. Children Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
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