Mary Pope Osborne - Magic Tree House Survival Guide

Text copyright 2014 by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Cover art and new colorized illustrations copyright 2014 by Sal Murdocca

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Osborne, Mary Pope.
Magic tree house survival guide / Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce ; illustrated by Sal Murdocca.
p. cm. (A stepping stone book)
Summary: Jack and Annie show readers how to survive their many thrilling adventures. Provided by publisher.
ISBN 978-0-553-49737-3 (trade) ISBN 978-0-553-49832-5 (lib. bdg.) ISBN 978-0-553-49738-0 (ebook)
1. SurvivalJuvenile literature. I. Boyce, Natalie Pope. II. Murdocca, Sal, illustrator. III. Title.
GF86.O74 2014 613.69dc23 2014000269

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Contents

W eve had some really incredible adventures. Remember when we escaped a buffalo stampede, thanks to White Buffalo Woman? Or the time Morning Breeze saved us from a cobras deadly venom?

Our most exciting adventures have also been our most dangerous. Of course, we had help from friends like a brave knight, a mouse named Peanut, and even a Spider Queen.

And along the way, weve learned some great survival skills. Here are some of our tips for surviving all kinds of scary situations. Look for special notes from us throughout this book. Chances are youll never need them, but in case you do, here they are. (Spider Queens dont come along every day!)

Wilderness Skills

C an you imagine getting lost inside a dark Egyptian pyramid or a gigantic Chinese tomb? We actually did! A black cat and a magical ball of thread led us out of those places.

You cant rely on magic if you get lost, but there are some things you can do to help yourself. For one, try not to get lost in the first place! When people get lost, its usually while theyre hiking alone in places theyve never been before.

When we hike, we always go with other people. Its safer and a lot more fun. Before we leave home, we put water, snacks, and whistles in our backpacks. Here are some things weve learned about getting lost in the wilderness:

Sit down and calm down.

Experts say hugging a tree will help you stay calm.

Stay where you are. Dont wander off hoping you will find your way back. Rescuers can find you more easily if you stay put.

Make lots of noise. Yell, sing, and call for help. If you have a whistle, blow it three times in a row and then stop for a few minutes before you blow it again. This is a signal that you are in trouble.

To make your water last, sip it instead of gulping it. And even if youre hungry, dont eat wild berries or leaves. They might be poisonous.

At night, you can build a shelter by piling branches or leaves on top of one another.

During the day, stay out in the open so people in helicopters or airplanes can see you.

If you hear a helicopter or plane, stand in a clearing and wave a sweatshirt or whatever else you have to attract attention.

Be patient. You can bet that help is on the way!

Youd be safe in this shelter!