Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House!
Wildfire!
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Jun 10, 2008
Dawn
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I recently read 1 book from the "Magic Tree House" and "Magic School Bus" series to become familiar with chapter books, and also to try and discern a difference between the two series. They're about the same reading level, I'd say that the "Tree House" book has a slightly more advanced plot. There are 2 main characters as opposed to an entire classroom of characters who seem pretty much alike. Overall they were quite informative and filled with a lot of interesti
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Oct 07, 2011
Simon
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This book holds several memories for me, and one big memory for the entire world.
First the review: I enjoyed this book and it was a great adventure for all the characters. Meeting a Kangaroo and her Joey was a sweet plot point and it would touch ground with wild animal lovers abound.
I could imagine the scenes in my head as they played out. I would have liked for Jack and Annie to meet some people on this adventure, but it was only animals in this book.
I have notic More...
First the review: I enjoyed this book and it was a great adventure for all the characters. Meeting a Kangaroo and her Joey was a sweet plot point and it would touch ground with wild animal lovers abound.
I could imagine the scenes in my head as they played out. I would have liked for Jack and Annie to meet some people on this adventure, but it was only animals in this book.
I have notic More...
Dec 16, 2010
Rachel
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This was our first Magic Tree House book. I chose it because many of my six year old's friends love the Magic Tree House series. Even though we started with a book from the middle of the series, we didn’t have any trouble following the story. There is a short recap of the previous books in the prologue of this book.
In Dingoes at Dinnertime, Annie and Jack head to Australia in search of a gift from a kangaroo. This book is packed with educational information about Australia and Austral More...
In Dingoes at Dinnertime, Annie and Jack head to Australia in search of a gift from a kangaroo. This book is packed with educational information about Australia and Austral More...
Dec 01, 2008
Heather
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You could use this to learn more about Australia. Okay, you'd need to add several other books but it's a good starting point.
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 making the brother seem a l 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 making the brother seem a l More...
May 14, 2008
Weeboon
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the dingoes were amazing! they were so cute too, and the story is rather exciting
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Nov 29, 2009
Sam
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"A feeling of dread came over Jack.
'What if...' he said. 'What if...'
In the distance, a tree suddenly burst into flames.
'We're looking at a wildfire!' he said."
On a magical mission from the mysterious tree house near their home in Frog Creek, Pennsylvania, Jack and his sister Annie find themselves in the wilds of Australia during a drought. Things heat up pretty quickly for this adventuresome pair, as what initially appears to be a campfire turns into something More...
'What if...' he said. 'What if...'
In the distance, a tree suddenly burst into flames.
'We're looking at a wildfire!' he said."
On a magical mission from the mysterious tree house near their home in Frog Creek, Pennsylvania, Jack and his sister Annie find themselves in the wilds of Australia during a drought. Things heat up pretty quickly for this adventuresome pair, as what initially appears to be a campfire turns into something More...
May 06, 2010
Sarah
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Dingoes at Dinnertime (Magic Tree House #20) by Mary Pope Osbrone is the final book in Teddy the dog series. Their final gift is somewhere in the Australian outback.
This book is another of the Jack and Annie commune with nature plots. I get that Osborne is trying to introduce children to a wide variety of subjects through her books. Her nature heavy books just don't ring as true as most of her history based ones. She's best at recreating historical events. Her trips through time are More...
This book is another of the Jack and Annie commune with nature plots. I get that Osborne is trying to introduce children to a wide variety of subjects through her books. Her nature heavy books just don't ring as true as most of her history based ones. She's best at recreating historical events. Her trips through time are More...
Jun 04, 2010
Anna
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They saw a kangaroo and there was a baby in its pouch and dingoes came. The mama hopped away and she put the baby in the brown weeds and Jack and Annie found it and they took care of it and the joey hopped into Jack's backpack because he thought it was a pouch. So Jack put it in front of him so the joey will feel like he was with his mama.
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Feb 27, 2009
Alexis
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Jul 13, 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. Tidbits of Australian animal facts on Koalas, Kangeroos and an Aboriginal Legend. This one was full of adventure.
May 07, 2009
Dolly
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This was the last in a miniseries of four books where Jack and Annie have to get four gifts to break a spell on Teddy, a little dog who joins them on these adventures. This was an interesting story, filled with mystical beliefs of the aboriginal people as well as the heartbreaking devastation of wildfires. We really enjoy this series and look forward to the next book.
Aug 02, 2010
Jodi
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I read this book to my children while traveling in the car to Wisconsin! I wish I could visit Australia someday so it was fun to read about Jack and Annie's adventures! I was surprised to find out who Teddy the dog really was at the end of the book. I was so sure it would be Morgan!
Aug 03, 2011
Nichole
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Good book, lots of great information about animals from Australia. I absolutely love the idea of a magic tree house!! Lily and Scott both liked it and would ask me to keep reading after a chapter was over. We will definitely be reading another book from this series!
Jul 29, 2011
Deni
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I'm obviously too old for these books, [I'm 16] but they're like a guilty pleasure. I'm rating it three stars because they are basic and repetitive. However, they're great books for little kids!
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Dec 26, 2009
Cathy
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Great animals! A myth that I never heard before; I never even heard if the Dreamtime until a few years ago. And the Joey in Jack's backpack is one of the cutest things I've ever seen.
Sep 23, 2010
Amber
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The magic treehouse books that have to do with animals, my kids do a lot better job and paying attention and enjoying the book. So overall it was a good one in the series
Oct 07, 2010
Tati
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My kids loved reading this book! At the end of each chapter, they are left wondering what is happening next. It was a fun way to review some Australian animals.
Jun 06, 2010
Rachel
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I really liked these book to read with Jaron. They are simple, but interesting enough that Jaron wanted to read more, plus it has nice pictures spread throughout.
Jun 21, 2009
Gavin
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A relatively forgettable installment in the Magic Tree House series. Jack and Annie go to Australia, but what they did there remains a mystery.
Dec 19, 2010
R
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I absolutely LOVED the series when I was a kid, and I still do! I would recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy / adventure books!! :)
Jul 30, 2010
Gabriel
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Jack and Annie went to Australia. They found a rainbow serpent. They found a kangaroo with a joey. They also found some dingos.
Dec 09, 2009
Neal
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This is cool because tells you about animals in Africa. The story is very interesting. Some people in my class will like this book.
Aug 30, 2009
Bella
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What I liked about this book was that it had a baby koala and love baby koalas becuase they look so soft and so cuddly.
Apr 04, 2009
Emily
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Jack and Annie go to Australlia to get the last gift to save a little dog they named Teddy. They have to get a gift from a kangaroo. Australia is dry and has hardly any rainfall. Jack and Annie find a koala bear and a kangaroo sleeping. They see some smoke and think it is campers. As they get closer they realize it is a wildfire. Teddy the dog leads them to a cave. Deep inside teddy licks them, they put their hands on a handprint on a wall and it starts to rain which puts out the wildfire
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May 20, 2010
Katrina
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this book was amazing how it is about jack and annie caring for little joey and tring to find his mother.
Jun 12, 2010
Kelly
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I learnt that you should care for animals or else they will be no more animals in the world.
Apr 12, 2009
Abigail
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About when Jack and Annie are whisked to Australia during a drought in the magic tree house.
Dec 10, 2010
Stephanie
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The book contains lots of information about Australia and it is a great introduction to the different creatures.
