Magic Tree House books

The Magic Tree House franchise by Mary Pope Osborne is one of the bestselling children's book series of all time, following siblings Jack and Annie on time-traveling adventures.

Magic Tree House Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Dinosaurs Before Dark / Valley of the Dinosaurs 1992 Buy
The Knight at Dawn / Castle of Mystery 1993 Buy
Mummies in the Morning / Secret of the Pyramid 1993 Buy
Pirates Past Noon / Pirates’ Treasure! 1994 Buy
Night of the Ninjas 1995 Buy
Afternoon on the Amazon 1995 Buy
Sunset of the Sabertooth / Mammoth to the Rescue 1996 Buy
Midnight on the Moon / Moon Mission! 1996 Buy
Dolphins at Daybreak 1996 Buy
Ghost Town at Sundown / A Wild West Ride 1997 Buy
Lions at Lunchtime / Lions on the Loose 1998 Buy
Vacation Under the Volcano / Racing with Gladiators 1998 Buy
Polar Bears Past Bedtime / Icy Escape! 1998 Buy
Day of the Dragon King / Palace of the Dragon King 1998 Buy
Viking Ships at Sunrise / Voyage of the Vikings 1998 Buy
Hour of the Olympics / Olympic Challenge! 1998 Buy
Tonight on the Titanic 1999 Buy
Buffalo Before Breakfast 1999 Buy
Tigers at Twilight 1999 Buy
Dingoes at Dinnertime 2000 Buy
Civil War on Sunday 2000 Buy
Revolutionary War on Wednesday 2000 Buy
Twister on Tuesday 2001 Buy
Earthquake in the Early Morning 2001 Buy
Stage Fright on a Summer Night 2002 Buy
Good Morning, Gorillas 2002 Buy
Thanksgiving on Thursday 2002 Buy
High Tide in Hawaii 2003 Buy
A Big Day for Baseball 2017 Buy
Hurricane Heroes in Texas 2018 Buy
Warriors in Winter 2019 Buy
To the Future, Ben Franklin! 2019 Buy
Narwhal on a Sunny Night 2020 Buy
Late Lunch with Llamas 2020 Buy
Camp Time in California 2021 Buy
Sunlight on the Snow Leopard 2022 Buy
Rhinos at Recess 2023 Buy
Time of the Turtle King 2023 Buy
Windy Night with Wild Horses 2024 Buy
Sea Otter Sunrise 2025 Buy

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Dinosaurs 2000 Buy
Knights and Castles 2000 Buy
Mummies and Pyramids 2001 Buy
Pirates 2001 Buy
Rain Forests 2001 Buy
Space 2002 Buy
Titanic 2002 Buy
Twisters and Other Terrible Storms 2003 Buy
Dolphins and Sharks 2003 Buy
Ancient Greece and the Olympics 2004 Buy
American Revolution 2004 Buy
Sabertooths and the Ice Age 2005 Buy
Pilgrims 2005 Buy
Ancient Rome and Pompeii 2006 Buy
Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters 2007 Buy
Polar Bears and the Arctic 2007 Buy
Sea Monsters 2008 Buy
Penguins and Antarctica 2008 Buy
Leonardo da Vinci 2009 Buy
Ghosts 2009 Buy
Leprechauns and Irish Folklore 2010 Buy
Kids in Hard Times 2010 Buy
Snakes and Other Reptiles 2011 Buy
Dog Heroes 2011 Buy
Abraham Lincoln 2011 Buy
Pandas and Other Endangered Species 2012 Buy
Horse Heroes 2013 Buy
Magic Tricks from the Tree House 2013 Buy
Heroes for All Times 2013 Buy
Soccer 2014 Buy
Ninjas and Samurai 2014 Buy
China 2014 Buy
Sharks and Other Predators 2015 Buy
Vikings 2015 Buy
Dogsledding and Extreme Sports 2016 Buy
Dragons and Mythical Creatures 2016 Buy
World War II 2017 Buy
Baseball 2017 Buy
Wild West 2018 Buy
Texas 2018 Buy
Warriors 2019 Buy
Benjamin Franklin 2019 Buy
Narwhals and Other Whales 2020 Buy
Llamas and the Andes 2020 Buy

Magic Tree House Merlin Missions Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Christmas in Camelot 2001 Buy
Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve 2003 Buy
Summer of the Sea Serpent 2004 Buy
Winter of the Ice Wizard 2004 Buy
Carnival at Candlelight 2004 Buy
Season of the Sandstorms 2005 Buy
Night of the New Magicians 2006 Buy
Blizzard of the Blue Moon 2006 Buy
Dragon of the Red Dawn 2007 Buy
Monday with a Mad Genius 2007 Buy
Dark Day in the Deep Sea 2008 Buy
Eve of the Emperor Penguin 2008 Buy
Moonlight on the Magic Flute 2009 Buy
A Good Night for Ghosts 2009 Buy
Leprechaun in Late Winter 2010 Buy
A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time 2010 Buy
A Crazy Day with Cobras 2010 Buy
Dogs in the Dead of Night 2011 Buy
Abe Lincoln At Last! 2011 Buy
A Perfect Time for Pandas 2012 Buy
Stallion by Starlight 2013 Buy
Hurry Up, Houdini! 2013 Buy
High Time for Heroes 2014 Buy
Soccer on Sunday 2014 Buy
Shadow of the Shark 2015 Buy
Balto of the Blue Dawn 2016 Buy
Night of the Ninth Dragon 2016 Buy

Magic Tree House Non-Fiction Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Games and Puzzles from the Tree House 2010 Buy
My Magic Tree House Journal 2014 Buy
Magic Tree House Survival Guide 2014 Buy
Animal Games and Puzzles 2015 Buy
Magic Tree House Incredible Fact Book 2016 Buy

Magic Tree House Super Edition

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Danger in the Darkest Hour / World at War, 1944 2015 Buy

The Magic Tree House series has been a staple of children’s reading since 1992, when Mary Pope Osborne published the first book about Jack and Annie, two kids who discover a tree house full of books that can transport them through time. The series has sold over 100 million copies worldwide and has been translated into dozens of languages.

What makes the series work is its simple premise paired with genuine educational content. Each adventure drops Jack and Annie into a real historical period or location, from ancient Egypt to the Titanic, and the companion Fact Tracker books let curious young readers learn more about the topics covered in the fiction. The series continues to add new titles, reaching new generations of early readers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Magic Tree House written?

Magic Tree House has written 117 books across five series.

What was Magic Tree House's first book?

Magic Tree House’s first book is Dinosaurs Before Dark / Valley of the Dinosaurs, published in 1992.

Who writes the Magic Tree House books?

Mary Pope Osborne is the author of the Magic Tree House series. She has written all of the fiction titles, while the non-fiction Fact Tracker companion books are co-authored with various collaborators including her sister Natalie Pope Boyce and her husband Will Osborne.

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