Magical Map #2: Jungle Cruise -- Ridley Pearson, Paperback

New York Times bestselling author of the Kingdom Keepers series is back with an all-new Disney-inspired chapter book adventure!

Gemma and her brother, Torin, have a big secret. They found a hand-drawn map of Walt Disney World that can magically transport them onto any ride!

After their mother takes a job in Orlando at the parks, strange things keep happening to the attractions' animatronics. When the animals on the Jungle Cruise ride keep being pushed over in the middle of the night, it's up to the siblings to use their magical map and figure out the real reason why the ride keeps closing down for "repairs."

But using the map means they will need to face real live spiders, snakes, and countless other jungle animals, not to mention the pesky cameras set up by their mom's team. Will Gemma and Torin figure out a way to save the ride, or will they fall prey to the dangers that lurk in the jungle?

Author: Ridley Pearson
Publisher: Random House/Disney
Published: 08/05/2025
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781368109888
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 05/01/2025 pg. 70

About the Author
RIDLEY PEARSON is the award-winning, bestselling author of more than fifty novels. His series include the Kingdom Keepers and (co-written with Dave Barry) Peter and the Starcatchers. He spends his free time sneaking around Disney parks and the Disney Cruise Line. A Fulbright Fellow and Edgar nominee, Ridley is currently a Professor of the Practice in creative writing at Boise State University.