Afternoon on the Amazon

by Mary Pope Osborne

Part of Magic Tree House, book 6

First published 1995

Jack and Annie find themselves transported by the Magic Tree House to the Amazon River. The siblings quickly discover they are not alone in this dangerous environment. Vampire bats circle overhead while killer ants march through the jungle floor. The children lose their way in the dense rainforest vegetation. They must navigate back to their magical transportation before they become permanently stranded. The Amazon tests their survival skills and courage. Jack relies on his careful nature while Annie uses her bold instincts. Together they face the wild creatures and challenging terrain of one of Earth's most intimidating environments. Their adventure becomes a race against time to find safety and return home.

Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy

Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, whimsical

Tropes: found-family, race-against-time

Setting: Amazon, Amazon River

67 pages · Paperback · Random House, Inc.

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