Adventure at Lunar New Year Festival

Magilicious Journeys: Adventure at Lunar New Year Festival

A magical adventure to China, ages 6–12

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

In Book 5, Simon and Olivia have an important mission: to save the life of Liang Liang, the panda. They travel to China to find the true bamboo the panda needs, and land in the middle of the Lunar New Year festival.

But a surprising adventure awaits before they return home… with an unexpected traveler!

Written by Barbara Pinke, illustrated by Mel Schroeder. Book 5 of the Magilicious Journeys series.

Travel, history and a little magic

A chapter book adventure for growing readers

Why kids love it

  • A trip to China during the Lunar New Year festival.
  • A rescue mission for a panda.
  • Learning about another culture’s celebrations.
  • A brother and sister working as a team.
  • Short chapters with pictures, great for growing readers.

Read it together: 3 questions to ask

  • How do you celebrate the new year?
  • What did you learn about pandas?
  • Who do you think the unexpected traveler is?

About the series

Magilicious Journeys

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 Mel Schroeder
  • Paperback and Kindle