The eighth book in the Magic Tree House series is titled "Midnight on the Moon." In this book, Jack and Annie are on a mission to go to the moon and retrieve a moonstone. They use their magical tree house to travel through time and space and find themselves in a lunar landscape. In order to retrieve the moonstone, they must solve a riddle and find a special ingredient. Along the way, they encounter an alien who helps them navigate their way around the moon and teaches them about its surface and history. As they explore, they witness the first moon landing and learn about the brave astronauts who set foot on the moon.
Making Your Garden Beautiful With Used Coffee Grounds
I’ve always known that coffee is magical. Well, if not magical, then close to it. I’m a writer, after all, and I’m pretty sure that writers uphold at least half the coffee industry’s sales. But this also means that we dump tons of used coffee grounds into the garbage on a daily basis. Now, coffee grounds by themselves are not bad for the environment — in fact, I’m going to tell you how to use them in your yard in a minute — but they do contribute to landfill bulk. Ever the social beverage, coffee mingles with other waste in stinky piles of trash to create methane, which we all know is a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. So instead of just chucking the grounds into the garbage, try something a little different next time.
When you’re done with your first pot of coffee of the day (oh, you only have one pot of coffee a day? … well, okay then), you will have a bunch of perfect mineral-rich grounds with which you can infuse greatness into your garden. The strong smell of coffee that we coffee lovers enjoy has the opposite effect on insects that are bad for your flowers. Not only do coffee grounds repel slugs and ants (although opinions are mixed), but they also discourage neighborhood cats from digging in your flowerbeds. So, mound the stuff up around your favorite plants to prevent pests of the slimy, stingy, or fluffy sort.
If you’re growing hydrangeas, use coffee grounds to affect their color. Coffee grounds add extra acidity to the soil around hydrangeas. On a chemical level, this increased acidity makes it easier for the plant to absorb naturally occurring aluminum in the dirt. The effect is pretty blue clusters of flowers. Although coffee won’t affect the vibrancy of the flowers — pale blue flowers will remain pale blue, for instance — coffee grounds let you play with the color to change pinker blossoms into various hues of blue, or maybe a shade of purple in between.
Seedlings thrive off the nitrogen content in coffee, so give them a boost by making a natural fertilizer from the grounds. Make a “tea” of coffee grounds by adding a quarter cup of grounds to four or five gallons of water. Let the mixture sit overnight then pour it over all of your plants the next morning for a nutrient boost.
By Megan Winkler
Eco-nerd, solar power enthusiast, DIY diva and professional coffee drinker, Megan has written everything from courses in healthcare and psychology to interior design and cooking advice. She has a master’s degree in military history, owns two chainsaws, is a collector of strange trivia and a world renowned Pinterest pro. She is constantly looking for better ways to do things.
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As they explore, they witness the first moon landing and learn about the brave astronauts who set foot on the moon. With the help of their new friend, they successfully complete their mission and return to their tree house. "Midnight on the Moon" is an exciting adventure that combines history and science fiction.
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Main idea: "Midnight on the Moon" follows Jack and Annie as they travel to the moon to retrieve a moonstone, learning about the moon's surface and history along the way..
Reviews for "The Eighth Stop on the Magic Tree House Journey: A Detailed Review"
1. Emily - ★☆☆☆☆
I was really disappointed with the eighth book in the Magic Tree House series. The story felt repetitive and lacking in creativity. The characters seemed one-dimensional and their actions were predictable. The plot dragged on without any real excitement or suspense. Overall, I found this book to be a weak addition to the series and I wouldn't recommend it to others.
2. Robert - ★★☆☆☆
As a fan of the Magic Tree House series, I was let down by the eighth book. The storyline felt forced and uninteresting, with little character development. The writing style was also subpar, lacking the usual charm and wit found in the previous books. I just couldn't connect with the events in this book and it left me feeling unsatisfied. I hope the next installment in the series is more engaging.
3. Sarah - ★★☆☆☆
I didn't enjoy the eighth book in the Magic Tree House series as much as I had hoped. The plot felt predictable and lacked the excitement and adventure that the previous books had. The pacing was off, with slow moments that dragged on and didn't add much to the overall story. The characters also felt flat and uninteresting, making it difficult for me to become invested in their journey. Overall, I found this book to be a letdown and not up to the standards set by its predecessors.
4. Michael - ★☆☆☆☆
I was thoroughly unimpressed with the eighth book in the Magic Tree House series. The plot felt disjointed and rushed, leaving little room for proper development. The characters lacked depth and their interactions felt forced and unnatural. The writing style was also lacking, with simplistic language and a lack of descriptive detail. I struggled to stay engaged and ultimately found the book to be a disappointment.