Part of Magic Tree House, book 11
First published 1998
Jack steps out of the Magic Tree House onto the wide African plains and immediately wonders where all the lions are. His sister Annie wastes no time jumping into action when she spots hundreds of wildebeests struggling to cross a fast-moving river. The siblings follow a helpful bird through the grasslands and encounter a Masai warrior who shares his knowledge of the land. Jack keeps hoping they can avoid any dangerous predators during their adventure. His wish is about to go very wrong. This installment in the celebrated chapter book series takes readers on a wildlife adventure across Africa, where Jack and Annie learn about animal behavior and African culture. The story combines the magic of time travel with real facts about African animals and the Masai people.
Genres: fiction, nature, animals, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Africa
96 pages · Paperback · Random House Books for Young Readers