Cover of Buffalo Before Breakfast

Buffalo Before Breakfast

by Mary Pope Osborne

Magic Tree House; Stepping Stone

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Jack, Annie, and their magical dog Teddy travel back in time to the vast Great Plains, where they befriend a Lakota boy and learn the thrilling art of buffalo hunting. When a herd of buffalo suddenly stampedes, the trio must work together to prevent disaster and keep everyone safe. This exciting adventure blends history and magic, perfect for young readers eager to explore new worlds.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalTime TravelMagicFriendshipAdventure

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: high

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Details

ISBN
9780679890645
Pages
72
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
5,579
Lexile
560L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Time travel -- Juvenile fictionMagic -- Juvenile fictionTree houses -- Juvenile fictionDakota Indians -- Juvenile fictionIndians of North America -- Great Plains -- Juvenile fictionDakota IndiansFictionIndians of North AmericaMagicSpanish language materialsTime travelTree housesJuvenile fictionNew York Times bestsellernyt:series_books=2007-03-10Teton IndiansIndios de América del NorteMagiaFicción juvenilCabañas en las árbolesViajes a través del tiempoChildren's fictionFantasy fictionIndians of north america, dakota indians, fictionTree houses, fictionTime travel, fictionMagic, fictionLakota IndiansKinderbuch ab 8 JahrenMädchenJungeSchwesterBruderGeschwisterBaumhausverstecktverborgenZeitreiseAbenteuerSteppeNordamerikaUSAIndianerAmerican IndiansIndigeneNative AmericansFirst Nations

Places

Great PlainsNordamerkika