Magic Tree House: Dragon of the Red Dawn

Merlin is unhappy. Jack and Annie are sent to ancient Japan to find the secret to happiness. What makes you happy? Write about it. Share it with a parent.
Everywhere Jack and Annie go people respect Basho. What is another story that has someone who is well respected? How is that character like Basho? How are they different? Compare them using a Venn diagram. Share your diagram with a parent.
Basho was a real poet. He lived in ancient Japan. He wrote haiku. One formula for haiku is on page 110. Write 5 haiku about things you did this summer.
Japan has a fascinating history. Almost everything is different from here. The buildings are different. Their art is different. The food is different. Even the toilets are different. With a parent research Japan on the Internet. Make an album about what you learn!

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