Adventure in Butrint National Park

Magilicious Journeys: Adventure in Butrint National Park

A magical travel adventure to Albania, ages 6–12

What would happen if you discovered a magic book that could take you on an incredible adventure?

Soon after finding an extraordinary book in their new home, Simon and Olivia travel to Albania. With their new friend Elia, they taste byrek pastries, visit ancient sites and get caught up in an important mission: stopping a crew of pirates from stealing the ancient Dea statue!

Can the three friends work together and save the statue before their trip ends?

Written by Barbara Pinke, illustrated by Tehreem Iqbal. Book 1 of the Magilicious Journeys series.

Travel, history and a little magic

A chapter book adventure for growing readers

Why kids love it

  • A magic book that takes them to real places.
  • Pirates, an ancient statue and a mission to solve.
  • Learning about another country’s food and history.
  • A brother and sister working as a team.
  • Short chapters with pictures, great for growing readers.

Read it together: 3 questions to ask

  • Where would you go if you found a magic book?
  • What did you learn about Albania?
  • How did Simon, Olivia and Elia work together?

What parents say

4.4 stars on Amazon

Readers call it an educational travel adventure full of imagination and magic, and say it’s fun for grown-ups to read, too. In the Magilicious Journeys series, siblings Simon and Olivia find a magic book in their new home that sends them on adventures around the world and through time. Each book explores a new place, its culture and its food, with a mission the children must solve together. Great for growing readers who love travel, history and a little magic.

Book details

  • Ages 6–12, illustrated chapter book
  • Written by Barbara Pinke, illustrated by Tehreem Iqbal
  • Paperback and Kindle