Lions at Lunchtime
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1998 · Est. 1 hour read

Lions at Lunchtime

Written by Mary Pope Osborne · Illustrated by Sal Murdocca

Book #11 in the Magic Tree House series

Two siblings travel through time to Africa to solve a riddle and help a mysterious librarian

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96 pages· 5,339 words· Est. 1 hour read· 550L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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