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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998 · Est. 1 hour read
Lions at Lunchtime
By Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator)
Book #11 in the Magic Tree House series
Two siblings travel through time to Africa to solve a riddle and help a mysterious librarian
3.9/5 Goodreads · 13,854 ratings
96 pages· 5,339 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Jack and Annie are whisked away by the Magic Tree House to Africa's vast plains. As Annie aids wildebeests in crossing a river, they meet a Masai warrior and follow a mysterious bird. Jack hopes to avoid lions, but surprises await. Will they navigate the wild safely, or will the lions find them first? Embark on this thrilling adventure where every turn holds a new discovery.
From the publisher
“Where are the lions?” Jack wonders when the Magic Tree House whisks him and his sister to the vast plains of Africa. Before he can find out, Annie starts to help hundreds of wildebeests cross a rushing river. Next they follow a honey of a bird and meet an awesome Masai warrior. Jack hopes any lions will just stay away. Jack is about to be very disappointed…
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 96
- Words
- 5,339
- Reading age
- 6–9
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 550L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 18727
Publication
- Published
- February 12, 1998
- First published
- January 1, 1998
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780679883401
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