Magic Tree House #12: Polar Bears Past Bedtime [Library Binding]

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

Book Description

Publication Date: January 12, 1998 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Magic Tree House (Book 12)

The Magic Tree House transportss Jack and Annie to the freezing Arctic. There, they must solve the final riddle to become master librarians. But it's not going to be easy--especially when they have cracking ice, a seal hunter, and a prodigious polar bear to deal with. Will they be able to solve the riddle before they get iced themselves?  

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The Magic Tree House transportss Jack and Annie to the freezing Arctic. There, they must solve the final riddle to become master librarians. But it's not going to be easy--especially when they have cracking ice, a seal hunter, and a prodigious polar bear to deal with. Will they be able to solve the riddle before they get iced themselves?  

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Highly acclaimed by parents, teachers, and especially kids, these books have an astonishing track record for inspiring readers

Highly acclaimed by parents, teachers, and especially kids, these books have

an astonishing track record for inspiring readers. With their strong

characters, imaginative plots, and just the right dose of history or science,

it's no wonder kids love Magic Tree House books.




--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Library Binding: 96 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (January 12, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679983414
• ISBN-13: 978-0679983415
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.5 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,893,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Polar Bears Past Bedtime By Mackenzie, January 29, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Polar Bears Past Bedtime (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Magic Tree House (Pb)) (School & Library Binding)

Mackenzie Mosley

Morgan the librarian gave Jack and Annie a 4th scroll and a book to start an adventure. 3 other adventures were already done. The 4th scroll and book were about adventures in the Arctic. The Arctic was very cold, windy, and snowy. They openned the scroll which had a clue that they need to solve. The story was about solving the clue. They were cold and read the book the help them.

When they were the reading the book they heard wolves by the tree house. The wolves actually huskies pulling the sled with a seal hunter. The seal hunter gave them warm clothes made from seal skin. The seal hunter then invited them to his house which was an igloo. Jack and Annie ate seal meat. The seal hunter showed Jack and Annie the mask that looked like polar bears.

Jack and Annie took the mask outside to see what the dogs were barking at and found baby polar bears. They followed the baby polar bears to the frozen sea. Jack and Annie were on the ice and it began to crack. The mother polar bear got her babies off of the cracking ice by sliding on her belly. Jack and Annie follwed her off of the ice on their bellies. When they were on the shore they saw the Northern Lights.

Jack and Annie solved the riddle and went back to the treehouse. They could not go back right away because there was another riddle. They used the other scrolls to solve the 5th riddle which took them to their favorite place home.

The problem of the story was about solving the riddles to get them home. They got home by going on a adventure to find clues.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is great!, February 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Polar Bears Past Bedtime (Magic Tree House, No. 12) (Paperback)

It is a really good book. I liked when they helped the Polar bears babies. Its really exciting, and it deals with a lot of adventure. My favourite parts is when Jack and Annie get to ride on the dog sled.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review by Mitchell H. (8 Yrs. old), August 9, 2007

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This review is from: Polar Bears Past Bedtime (Magic Tree House, No. 12) (Paperback)

You should read this book because it has good facts. Did you know that a 270 lbs female cub polar bear can go on thin ice without falling through? Is that cool or what? My favorite part is when Jack and Annie meet the cubs and play. It takes place in the Arctic. What do you think will happen to the two kids? Will they become frozen dinners to the bears or will they get save? Read the book to find out!