Dingoes at Dinnertime (Magic Tree House, No. 20) [Paperback]

Mary Pope Osborne (Author), Sal Murdocca (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House!

Wildfire!

That's what Jack and Annie are up against when they are whisked away to the land of Australia. And they're not alone! Jack and Annie must help a baby kangaroo and a koala escape from a fire-filled forest. Will they be able to rescue the animals in time?

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

"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 a lot more frightening. Meanwhile, one exotic animal after another crosses their paths, from koalas to kookaburras to kangaroos. In previous episodes of the Magic Tree House series, Jack and Annie found three of the four gifts they must receive in order to free an enchanted dog from a spell. Now they must track down "a gift from a kangaroo." But can they find this gift before the forest--and all its furry and feathered residents--burns up?

This enormously popular series by award-winning author Mary Pope Osborne is full of thrills and enchantment. She manages to infuse each easy-to-read chapter book with heaps of historical, cultural, and geographical information, without ever missing a beat. (Ages 6 to 10) --Emilie Coulter

From the Inside Flap

Jack and Annie are whisked down under to the land of Australia, where they save a baby kangaroo, a koala, and other animals from a raging wildfire.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (March 14, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679890661
• ISBN-13: 978-0679890669
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.3 x 7.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #74 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Explore the World > Fiction

More About the Author

"I'm one of those very lucky people who absolutely loves what they do for a living. There is no career better suited to my eccentricities, strengths, and passions than that of a children's book author."--Mary Pope Osborne

Mary Pope Osborne is the author of the popular Magic Tree House series. She works with her husband Will and her sister Natalie on the nonfiction companion series, Magic Tree House Research Guides. Many of her books have been named to best-books lists.

Customer Reviews

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dingoes at Dinnertime, April 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Dingoes at Dinnertime (Magic Tree House, No. 20) (Paperback)

I was almost as excited as my 8 year old daughter when she finished reading this wonderous adventure, completing the four part series to break Teddy's spell. It had been tough getting her to read, until I found the Magic Tree House series. She really enjoyed the adventure and the involvement of animals as characters in the story. I like the fact that at the end of each story is "More Facts for You and Jack" - reinforcing the educational elements of the story.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dingoes at Dinnertime, March 24, 2000

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Marion W. (Albuquerque, NM USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dingoes at Dinnertime (Magic Tree House, No. 20) (Paperback)

I loved seeing my daughter read this new book by Mary Pope Osborne, and after she finished I enjoyed it too! The book contains lots of information about Australia. It is a great introduction to the different creatures of Australia.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost The Greatest Book I've Ever Read, August 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Magic Tree House #20: Dingoes at Dinnertime (Library Binding)

I thought this was the greatest adventure that Jack and Annie ever had so far. I liked it because therer was a lot of action and it was fun to read. This is my second-favorite series of books. I like them even more than Goosebumps. It would be pretty hard to get better than Magic Treehouse, even though I like Harry Potter better, but that's all.