The Story Begins
What do Jack and Annie both dream about?
That Morgan had returned.
Where did the mini submarine take Jack and Annie?
Deep in to the ocean.
What is a ship's log?
A diary of an ocean trip.
Why did the octopus attach to the submarine?
It was curious - octopus are very smart and curious.
Something pushed at Jack when he was floating in the ocean. What was it?
A dolphin.
How can Jack and Annie become Master Librarians?
What was driving the sub like?
Playing a video game.
What was the crew of the submarine doing?
What did the octopus do when Jack yelled at it? Why does the octopus do this?
Squirted black ink - which is how it escapes its main enemies.
Why is the beach pink?
It's made of coral.
Where do they have to go to answer the first riddle?
The Ocean, Coral Reef
What are some of the sea creatures that they see under water? (50 points for each one named)
Starfish, jellyfish, sea horse, stingray, dolphins, a giant clam.
What was wrong with the submarine?
There was a crack in the hull that keeps widening.
Did the octopus leave because of Jack yelling at it?
No.
What did Annie step on?
A shell.
What does Annie find on the beach?
A mini submarine.
What did Annie name the two dolphins?
Sukie and Sam
What was the submarine on the beach for?
To be taken to the junk yard. (It was defective)
What scared the octopus?
A hammerhead shark.
Rough and gray as a rock, I'm plain as plain can be. But hidden deep inside, there's great beauty in me. What am I?
An oyster
What makes this book different from the other Magic Tree House Books?
It does not travel in time.
How large is a giant clam?
The giant clam of the coral reef is three feet wide and weighs up to 200 pounds.
What critter was heading for the sub?
An octopus.
As the submarine started to fill with water, Jack and Annie realize they need to swim for the shore. What advice did the book give about swimming when you see a shark?
If you ever see a shark in the water, don't splash. Swim calmly away.
According to Jack, what was the true pearl of the adventure?
Fun with the dolphins.