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Magic Tree House Collection: Books 1-8: Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, Pirates Past Noon, Night of the Ninjas, Afternoon on the Amazon, and more!
by Mary Pope Osborne
Published
October 9, 2001
Pages
5 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Listening Library
Available Formats & Prices
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$0.00
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About This Book
Books 1-8 of the New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series plus an interview with Mary Pope Osborne! Meet Jack and Annie! Jack and his younger sister, Annie, are just regular kids.
But when they discover a tree house in the woods, something magical happens. In books 1-4, Jack and Annie are whisked back in time to the Age of Dinosaurs, a medieval castle, ancient pyramids, and treasure-seeking pirates. In books 5-8, Jack and Annie's friend, Morgan le Fay, is in trouble!
They must find four "M" things to free her from a spell. Their adventures take them to meet a ninja master in ancient Japan, flee a crocodile on the Amazon River, discover the cave people of the Ice Age, and blast off to the moon in the future. It's a difficult and dangerous mission, but Jack and Annie will do anything to save a friend!
Audiobooks in this set include: Dinosaurs Before Dark (#1), The Knight at Dawn (#2), Mummies in the Morning (#3), Pirates Past Noon (#4), Night of the Ninjas (#5), Afternoon on the Amazon (#6), Sunset of the Sabertooth (#7), and Midnight on the Moon (#8). Mary Pope Osborne brings together just the right combination of history, magic, and fast-paced adventure to satisfy kids, parents, teachers, and librarians all over the world with her New York Times bestselling series. "Osborne's narration is low-key and well-paced.
A great way to introduce children who are reluctant readers or can't yet read to this highly entertaining book series and to reading in general."-- Chicago Parent “Osborne's soothing, beautifully articulated voice and knack for characterization are reliably pleasing."-- AudioFile
Introduction
Journey through time and around the world with the Magic Tree House Collection: Books 1-8. This enchanting series captures the imaginations of young readers as they travel on remarkable adventures with Jack and Annie. Each book offers a unique and exciting exploration into history and the wonders of the world.
Whether encountering dinosaurs, knights, or pirates, readers are drawn into captivating narratives rich in adventure and learning. The perfect blend of fact and fiction makes for both educational and entertaining experiences, sparking curiosity and a love of reading.
Key Takeaways
Jack and Annie's adventures teach courage friendship and problem-solving in magical settings. Historical settings offer engaging educational exploration for young readers blending fact and fiction seamlessly. Magic Tree House captivates and inspires kids encouraging reading with thrilling tales and diverse themes.
Detailed Description
Join Jack and Annie on their first exciting adventure as they crack open the secrets of a bewitched tree house transporting them to the land of Dinosaurs Before Dark. They experience the thrills and perils of the prehistoric world learning valuable lessons about courage and curiosity along the way. Every book builds on their friendships and intellectual quests.
From the eerie nights in The Knight at Dawn to unraveling ancient mysteries in Mummies in the Morning every chapter is a portal to immersive worlds and rich historical contexts. Readers not only delve into adventures but are introduced to various cultures and time periods sparking a desire to learn more about the real-life counterparts of their tales. Pirates Past Noon and Night of the Ninjas propel Jack and Annie into further quests that test their wits bravery and bond showing them the importance of teamwork and resourcefulness.
These escapades enhance their understanding of diverse traditions and ways of life enriching them with perspectives from eras long past and imaginative crossroads of reality and fantasy. Later journeys such as Afternoon on the Amazon explore the dense mysterious rainforests and inspire a sense of wonder and respect for our planet’s diverse ecosystems. Each book’s magical narrative is neatly balanced between thrilling escapades and invaluable insights rendering the series both timeless and timely for nurturing young minds.
Standout Features
This series is excellent for fostering a love of history and nature in young readers each book offering adventure and factual learning The clever blend of educational storytelling with engaging fast-paced plots sets the Magic Tree House series apart from other children's literature painting vivid pictures of faraway lands and times Jack and Annie display growth and character development across the books as readers connect with their personalities making the series relatable and impactful Their journey not only showcases historical exploration but also emphasizes friendship courage and ingenuity elements essential in children’s developmental literature The Magic Tree House series captivates young imaginations with its consistent blend of magic and reality encouraging children to embrace curiosity and adventure beyond the pages thus instilling a lasting interest in reading and learning.
Book Details
0807206121
978-0807206126
5.04 x 1.06 x 5.85 inches
5.2 ounces
Specifications
Rating
Based on 552 ratings
Customer Reviews
Wow! What else can I say?
We discovered this through a Wendy's kids meal promo. Then I bought the set here at Amazon. It arrived in 2 days. What can I say? The narration is excellent! The story is simple, yet, well written to inspire your child to sit in his/her seat and use their imagination. It has given me "sanity" in my drives with the kids, with the treasured silence that has filled the air, as they listen to the cd. We've purchased the books as well, and it is great to have it to read along with. Listening to the author narrate also has made me a better story reader to my children. My kids are 5 y.o. and 3 y.o. And they can follow the story really well. And I have a 9 month old baby, too...and the CD gets him sleeping pretty well while we drive.
Good stories, educational and fun.
We love these books. My four year old listens to them at night as he goes to sleep. Helps keep him in bed. Only that could be improved is that some start in the middle of the CD and continue on the next, so I have to switch CDs partway through the story.
We’ve loved these for years now
I bought this audiobook for the first time when my oldest child was 4. I have three kids ages 7, 4 and 2 now and all three of them still enjoy listening to magic treehouse in the car. We have bought every magic treehouse book available on audible and my kids can’t get enough of them. Mary Pope Osbourne feels like a friend to our family. My 2 year old listens to this particular book every single night to go to bed.
Great Stories for Kids
I spend a lot of time with my grandkids (7 y/o and 9 y/o) including driving them to/from home, picking them up after school and driving them to various activities. I have coloring books and other things for them to do while I'm driving them around, but what they've come to love are stories on CD. They absolutely love this Magic Treehouse Collection. As soon as they enter my car, they ask if they can hear a story. The narrator speaks clearly and at a perfect speed. She also uses different voice tones for the different characters in the story. There is only one thing I didn't like which is a minor thing: This is a 5-disc CD set with 8 stories which are heard one right after the other over the 5 CDs. The names of the stories and on which CD they appear is not labeled on the CDs. The carton for the CDs just has the names of the stories but doesn't tell you what CD they're on. So, if my grandkids want to listen to a specific story, you would need to guess on which CD the story begins and then fast forward the CD to locate the story. I easily solved this for my set by listening to all the stories, marking down the CD and track numbers for each story and then labeling this info onto the carton that holds the CDs. Overall, this purchase is a real winner for me and well worth what I paid.
Excellent for car rides
We listen to books on CD in the car, even on short trips to the grocery store. I was very excited when I found the Magic Tree House collection. Although the books may have been written for older children, our four year old loves to listen to the stories and talks a lot about them. He integrates parts of the various stories in his play at home, and our car rides, short and long ones, have become very enjoyable. I would say that the Magic Tree House collection is appropriate for kids starting at the age of four. There is no violence, but unlimited possibilities for playful kids imagination in the world of pirates, dinosaurs, knights etc.
Fun family "read"
My kiddos love listening to the books while they are playing in their playroom. I'm gonna have to buy the rest of the series! Definitely love hearing some of the books that got me to fall in love with reading.
Fantastic story telling for the car!
I bought this primarily for my five year old (although I think the toddler benefits from hearing it as well) while we're riding in the car, because we spend at least 30-45 minutes per day in the car. She loves listening to the stories and for the most part listens intently and occassionally asks questions about what is going on in the story and why Jack or Annie said or did something in particular. The audio book is the way to go; much better than getting a DVD/TV player installed in your car. The author, Mary Pope Osborne, does a good job inflecting her voice to engage my daughter. I highly recommend this audio book series for anyone with youngsters who need a distraction while in the car. We have 2 more stories left in this disc set and I plan on buying the next series as soon as I get tired of hearing this set over and over again!
Great Audible Listen
My almost 5 year old can’t stop listening to Magic Tree House books. The audible quality is wonderful. The stories are engaging and educational. He can’t wait to see where Jack and Annie go on each trip.
