Plot Summary

Buffalo Before Breakfast

Mary Pope Osborne

Buffalo Before Breakfast

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1999

Book Brief

Mary Pope Osborne

Buffalo Before Breakfast

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

87

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Great Plains • 1800s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

7-9 years

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Super Short Summary

Buffalo Before Breakfast by Mary Pope Osborne follows individuals Jack and Annie as they travel back in time to the Great Plains. They experience Native American culture and witness a buffalo hunt, gaining insights and understanding of indigenous ways of life. This journey is part of their magical adventures in the Magic Tree House series.

Adventurous

Fantastical

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

3.9

11,718 ratings

65%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Buffalo Before Breakfast by Mary Pope Osborne offers an engaging adventure with educational elements about the American West. Readers praise the vivid historical setting and accessible writing for young audiences. However, some feel the plot is simplistic and lacks depth for older readers. Overall, it's a delightful read for children seeking a mix of fun and learning.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Buffalo Before Breakfast?

Ideal for young readers aged 6-9, fans of adventure and magic will enjoy Buffalo Before Breakfast by Mary Pope Osborne. Similar to books like Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown and Magic Tree House series, it offers an engaging blend of historical fiction and fantasy. Perfect for early chapter book enthusiasts.

3.9

11,718 ratings

65%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

87

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Great Plains • 1800s

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

7-9 years

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