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Buffalo Before Breakfast – Magic Tree House Series Book 18 | Illustrated Historical Fiction Chapter Book for Children
Buffalo Before Breakfast – Magic Tree House Series Book 18 | Illustrated Historical Fiction Chapter Book for Children
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Travel back in time with Buffalo Before Breakfast, Book 18 of the bestselling Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne. Join Jack, Annie, and their enchanted dog Teddy as the magical tree house takes them nearly 200 years into the past to the Great Plains of North America, where they meet a young Lakota boy and experience an unforgettable adventure involving a herd of buffalo. Filled with excitement, history, and cultural discovery, this illustrated chapter book introduces young readers to the lives of the Lakota people while encouraging curiosity, courage, and respect for different traditions.
Summary
Jack and Annie embark on another exciting journey when their magical tree house transports them and Teddy, their enchanted dog, nearly 200 years into the past. Arriving on the vast Great Plains of North America, they meet a young Lakota boy who introduces them to his people's way of life and explains the importance of buffalo to their community. The siblings discover how closely people, animals, and nature were connected in everyday life.
Their adventure becomes dangerous when something goes wrong during a buffalo hunt, and a massive herd threatens to stampede. Jack and Annie must think quickly, remain brave, and work together to overcome the challenge. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about courage, cooperation, cultural understanding, and respect for the natural world.
Key Message: Courage, teamwork, and respect for different cultures help us overcome challenges and understand the world better. The story encourages children to appreciate history, cultural traditions, wildlife, and the importance of living in harmony with nature.
Product Specification
- Book Title: Buffalo Before Breakfast
- Series: Magic Tree House
- Book Number: 18
- Book Imprint: A Stepping Stone Book
- Author: Mary Pope Osborne
- Illustrator: Sal Murdocca
- Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
- ISBN-13: 9780679890645
- ISBN-10: 0679890645
- Format: Paperback
- Language: English
- Number of Pages: 96
- Publication Date: 18 May 1999
- Genre: Children's Fiction, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Time Travel
- Themes: Courage, Teamwork, History, Wildlife and Cultural
- Country of Origin: United States
FAQ's
Q1. What is Buffalo Before Breakfast about?
The book follows Jack and Annie as their magical tree house takes them nearly 200 years into the past to the Great Plains of North America. There, they meet a young Lakota boy, learn about his people's traditions, and face an exciting adventure involving a stampeding herd of buffalo.
Q2. What age group is Buffalo Before Breakfast suitable for?
This book is recommended for children aged 6–9 years
Q3. Is Buffalo Before Breakfast part of the Magic Tree House series?
Yes, it is Book 18 in the popular Magic Tree House series written by Mary Pope Osborne.
Q4. Can children read Buffalo Before Breakfast without reading the earlier Magic Tree House books?
Yes. The main adventure can be enjoyed independently, making it suitable for new readers. However, reading earlier books provides additional background about Jack, Annie, their magical tree house, and Teddy.
Q5. What educational values does Buffalo Before Breakfast offer?
The story introduces children to the historical lives and traditions of the Lakota people, the importance of buffalo on the Great Plains, and the relationship between communities and nature.
Q6. Does Buffalo Before Breakfast contain illustrations?
Yes. The book features black-and-white while developing their confidence in reading lustrations by Sal Murdocca, helping young readers visualise the characters, historical setting, and exciting events.

