Lions at Lunchtime

by Mary Pope Osborne

Book Overview

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system

"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...

Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?

Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books
Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader
Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure
Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679883401
• ISBN13: 9780679883401
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.2" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

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Lions at LunchtimeBy: Mary Pope OsborneG My book is about Jack and Annie going to Africa. Jack can't find the lions. Will Jack find the lions? The story tells about Jack and Annie's exciting adventures to solve riddles and become librarians.I like the book because I like adventures. My favorite part is when Annie gets stuck in the mud because she was going across the river while getting chased by wildebeasts. Mary Pope Osborne's story can be fun and interesting when shared with your brother or sister.

MY KID WAS UP ALL NIGHT!!!!

just to let any potential reader know that my 9 year old started this book at bedtime---but did not put it down until she was done. this is unlike her. although she is a fine reader, she gravitates towards "picture" books at bedtime. so, i guess we have finally found a series that has kept her interest. we both recommend the magic treehouse library series.

Lions at Lunchtime

My 7 year old inhaled this book-- over 60 pages-- without stopping! The entire series has been excellent. Great character development, always a social lesson along with lessons about history and science, well-paced, and fun. High motivator for reading, and got him to make that leap to reading silently. Strongly recommended for early readers.

This a good book.

Annie and Jack are getting out of bed. They started to sneak outside. They walked to the tree house and climbed up and looked at the Africa book with giraffes on one side and zebras on the other. It took me two weeks to read this book. I can't tell you any more, but I think it's a good book for 2-4 grades. The book is adventurous to me, and I think it's a great book.

the best series of books I have ever read

this is a second level book and I really liked the plot. It was easy to read, easy to comprehend, and the linguistic pattern appealed to my unique sense of humor. I highly recommend this classic of american literature to any other 7 year old out there