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Afternoon on the Amazon

Pages
67
Published
2003
Language
English

Synopsis

Join eight-year-old Jack and his seven-year-old sister, Annie, along with their mouse companion Peanut, as they are whisked away in a magical tree house to the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Their adventure quickly turns perilous as they face off against giant ants, dangerous piranhas, hungry crocodiles, and wild jaguars. Can the siblings navigate the jungle's many dangers and make it back home safely?

About the author

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Mary Pope Osborne

Mary Pope Osborne was born into adventure. Her dad was in the army, so every year or two her family would move to a different state, or even a different country! By the time she was fifteen, Mary had lived in thirteen different houses and gone to eight different schools! Writing children's books was a perfect career for Mary because she could still travel all over the world — but be back home in time for dinner. She has written almost a hundred books, including biographies, mysteries, picture...

Characters

AnnieProtagonist
PeanutSupporting
All characters in Afternoon on the Amazon

Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book need to be read in a specific order?

    This is the sixth installment in the Magic Tree House series and serves as the second part of a four-book story arc where the protagonists must collect special items to break a spell cast on Morgan le Fay.

  • Are there non-fiction resources related to this story?

    The author created a series of companion books called Fact Trackers that provide real-world information on the topics Jack and Annie encounter during their adventures.