A Crazy Day with Cobras by Mary Pope Osborne

When Merlin’s beloved penguin statue is turned to stone, Jack and Annie must travel to India’s past to find a magical emerald. In the palace of the Mughal Empire, they disguise themselves as dancers and encounter snakes, elephants, and royal intrigue. To retrieve the emerald, they must outwit a king and face their fear of cobras. The plot is rich in setting, tension, and cultural detail. It’s a thrilling and exotic quest with high stakes and serpentine danger.