Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House!
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Dec 01, 2008
Heather
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I think this book lends itself well to a unit study of the Amazon. You can use this as a jumping off point to study animals, geography, weather, etc.
My generic review for the Magic Tree House books -
We've loved them all so far. They are fun, easy to read and contain quite a bit of historical information. We use them as read-alouds, but most elementary/middle school kids could read them on their own.
It does have a touch of 'girl power' at the expense of m More...
My generic review for the Magic Tree House books -
We've loved them all so far. They are fun, easy to read and contain quite a bit of historical information. We use them as read-alouds, but most elementary/middle school kids could read them on their own.
It does have a touch of 'girl power' at the expense of m More...
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May 20, 2010
Logan
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I said in my review of "Sunset of the Sabertooth" that I loathe these books, so I'm not going to say it again here. Logan actually didn't like this one so much as it fed his already growing fear of dangerous wildlife. And I find that a lackluster story interspersed with a wooden main character reading aloud from a reference book isn't really the way I want Logan to get his facts. In a 67-page story, here is what we got:
--The Amazon rainforest is hot & steamy, has a lot of plants, More...
--The Amazon rainforest is hot & steamy, has a lot of plants, More...
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Aug 31, 2009
Wendy
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A friend got us into these books about 4 months ago and we've probably read 15-20 or so in the series since then. I just chose this one to review because it was one of Eric's favorites.
Eric is 4 1/2 and it feels like we have read every picture book under the sun to him. He likes these because they have some pictures, follow a similiar pattern for each book, are exciting but not too scary, and he learns about new places. We do them as a read-aloud before bed. I would guess he'll be More...
Eric is 4 1/2 and it feels like we have read every picture book under the sun to him. He likes these because they have some pictures, follow a similiar pattern for each book, are exciting but not too scary, and he learns about new places. We do them as a read-aloud before bed. I would guess he'll be More...
Nov 21, 2011
Cassie
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I really love reading these books with my son, and he loves them too. I like that they are longer than your average picture book, yet they are short enough to read in one sitting. We often read these for bedtime, and by the time I hit that last page, my son is usually drifting off to dreamland. They are interesting and have some great topics to start conversations about the places/times they are written about.
My only complaint, still, is that the wording is sometimes "dumbed More...
My only complaint, still, is that the wording is sometimes "dumbed More...
Nov 03, 2010
Ethan
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Jan 17, 2011
Mary
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On the 2nd day of their quest to help Morgan, they are directed to go to the Amazon and in the Amazon they learn that there are 3 layers to the rainforest. That when the animals run for a munching or crunching sound, they are running from army ants. They get into a river and learn about pirhana, snakes and crocodiles. They learn that the Amazon river is 4,000 miles long. They also have fruit thrown at them from a monkey, finally the monkey gets a branch and helps them get to shore and them leads
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Oct 04, 2011
Simon
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This story was an adventure because I really got to get involved in the action. I enjoyed the canoe ride don the Amazon River and how all the colors and sounds burst to life, I swear I have an "Inkheart" imagination.
The special item form the rain-forest was a stumper for me despite the answer being thrown at me repeatedly, and I mean that literally. The book was more adventure than anything else in my view. While it wasn't my favorite, I remember reading it before Book 5 beca More...
The special item form the rain-forest was a stumper for me despite the answer being thrown at me repeatedly, and I mean that literally. The book was more adventure than anything else in my view. While it wasn't my favorite, I remember reading it before Book 5 beca More...
Dec 17, 2011
Wendy
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Jack and his sister Annie return to the Magic Tree House in hopes of going on the next trip. They need to find three more things in order to help Morgan. In this story they travel to the Amazon Rain forest.
Jack and Annie are soon lost in the forest with a vast array of creatures. They were running from a slew of flesh eating army ants, when they were safe they were also lost.
These books are just amazing and my son and I just love reading them together. The author Mary Pope Osborne ha More...
Jack and Annie are soon lost in the forest with a vast array of creatures. They were running from a slew of flesh eating army ants, when they were safe they were also lost.
These books are just amazing and my son and I just love reading them together. The author Mary Pope Osborne ha More...
Oct 17, 2009
Karen
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10/47/09 Just read this to Annabelle. What fun adventures! We learned about animals in the rain forest and we learned the three layers of the rain forest. 1. Canopy - tops of trees 2. Understory - between treetops and ground 3. forest floor - the ground.
Annabelle enjoyed listening to it. We read it in one sitting. She's enjoying the Magic Tree House adventures. It would be neat to read them all in a row, especially for Annabelle's sake. She'd catch how they tie together more. More...
Annabelle enjoyed listening to it. We read it in one sitting. She's enjoying the Magic Tree House adventures. It would be neat to read them all in a row, especially for Annabelle's sake. She'd catch how they tie together more. More...
May 30, 2009
Kirei
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These Magic Tree House are getting better as we move along the series. At least the author doesn't write using fragments anymore! I wonder if her editor made her stop doing that. However, the books should all be read in order because there is a mystery in the first four, and a second mystery in books 5-8 that build on that first mystery.
In this book, Jack and Annie visit the rainforest and come across various animals there. The information is just right for approximately ages 5 More...
In this book, Jack and Annie visit the rainforest and come across various animals there. The information is just right for approximately ages 5 More...
May 01, 2011
Amy
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I feel that this book would be most appropriate for 2nd or 3rd graders. Students go on a journey with the two main characters through the Amazon Rain Forest, learning facts about the rain forest, the weather, and animals. This book could definitely be used to integrate the content areas of science and writing. There is also a Magic Tree House Research Guide on Rainforests that can be used with the chapter book, which further explores the science. I think this book would be exciting for students
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May 15, 2008
At last i feel loved
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Dec 15, 2011
Teri
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I got the first eight Magic Tree House books on audio CD--and we listened in the car--I HATED them all!!! Too simple, too predictable, too repetitive. . . But, then I hear my 3-year old playing with her sisters and for the past week this is what I hear, "Let's play Jack and Annie. Let's make a magic tree house. . . " So while I rank these books really low, they must be simple and engaging enough to make a good impression on a 3-year old mind. I just don't know if I can listen to an
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Jul 19, 2010
Gabriel
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Jack and Annie traveled to the Amazon River in Brazil. They saw leaf cutter ants, jaguars, a water snake, piranhas, and an alligator. They also saw something really freaky.....vampire bats!! They floated down the Amazon River in a carved out log that looked like a canoe. They didn't have any oars! All the trees linked together and formed a roof. It is called a canopy. If you ever go on the Amazon River, be careful because there are fresh water sharks in the river, including the Bull Shark
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Jul 02, 2011
Leeldoo
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My 4 yo and I are enjoying these short early chapter books. There is just enough adventure and danger to make a good story he can follow, as well as enough for me to enjoy. The bonus is these are "edutainment," so we both learn a few new facts. Books 5-8 are part of the same story arc. Also check out the non-fiction companion book Rain forests by the same author.
Jul 19, 2010
Melissa
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My son, who is six years old, is loving these little adventures that characters experience. I it like too, because it exposes the children to different times and different lands. This one he learned about the dangers of the amazon. They also have a passport and you answer the three questions at the end of the book and the child can get a stamp for their passport.
Feb 13, 2011
Chad
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The Magic Tree House series is great for reading to your children and then allowing them to take over and read thier first chapter books. Mary Pope Osborne does a wonderful job with these and Afternoon in the Amazon is another educational experience for our entire family. Each book takes about 30 mintues to get through which is a perfect length of time.
Nov 28, 2009
Cathy
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I enjoyed learning about the animals in this story. But it makes me crazy when Annie rushes off into danger without thinking! I'm old. The intended audience for these books is the same as Jack and Annie, 6-8 years old. But they are fun, smart books for adults to read along with the kids.
Oct 04, 2011
Krystle
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My son absolutely loves animals so he thoroughly enjoyed this book. He is constantly reading non-fiction books about animals so it was so good for him to find some fiction that he enjoyed. To me this book gave just enough facts mixed in with the story to keep him interested.
Dec 07, 2010
Stephanie
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I like books by Mary Pope Osborne but I think this is probably one of best books she ever wrote. I think that because it is filled with adventure. My favorite character in this book would be Morgan Le Fay or Annie. I recomend it for people who like adventure.
Jan 18, 2009
Dolly
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This was an interesting installment in the "Magic Tree House" series. A trip to the Amazon rain forest, encountering jaguars, monkeys and crocodiles, oh my! Certainly an exciting adventure and our girls are eagerly awaiting the next story.
Feb 13, 2010
Christian
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My kindergarten aged son is devouring these books. I am also reading some at night to him. These early ones are ponderous....I like that he can read them and is excited by the mystery and learns a little something each time, but man....
Jan 31, 2012
Gabi
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I read this in third grade. I don't remember anything about it, because it was more of a race for me to finish it before the other girl in my group. I don't remember who 'won'. But I have to promise myself not to do it again.
May 02, 2011
Claire
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The Magic Tree House books were my favorite books as a child and I still love them. Though I prefer the books set in history more than in nature, I still love this book. You can't go wrong with the Magic Tree House books.
Feb 09, 2012
Michelle
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Read this with my son for his 1st book report. A good chapter book for 1st & 2nd grade readers. This series is full of imagination & adventure while slipping in those history-geography lessons to young readers.
Oct 27, 2011
Eric
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Read with one of my students. He has the entire series and we read about 4 chapters each day I am with him which is Tuesday and Thursday. Great series for younger students to really start enjoying reading for fun.
Mar 27, 2011
Em (now with 100% more awesome)
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This was the first chapter book I read by myself! It always makes my really happy when I see little kids reading this one. Usually they're in like second grade, so I feel eally cool cause I was in Kindergarten.
Feb 15, 2009
Gavin
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Number 6 of the Magic Tree House books. Jack and Annie get transported to the Amazon (surprisingly) and are frightened by various creatures. A monkey helps them out.
Good books for younger children.
Good books for younger children.
Sep 24, 2010
Marcus
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I gave this book 2 stars because it was a bit sssssssssccccccccccarrryyy. It was scary because it was getting dark and Jack and Annie were still in the rainforest and vampire bats were getting up out of bed.
