Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-28 [Box set] [Paperback]

Mary Pope Osborne (Author), Sal Murdocca (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 23, 2008 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Magic Tree House

“I WISH WE COULD GO THERE!”

When they are in the tree house, Jack and Annie only have to say those simple words and the tree house starts to spin, faster and faster. . . . And then, poof!—the kids find themselves flying on the backs of dinosaurs, exploring the surface of the moon, and slipping down the deck of the Titanic.

Jack and Annie’s first 28 adventures are now together in a collectible box that looks like the magic tree house itself!

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About the Author

MARY POPE OSBORNE is the author of the New York Times number one bestselling Magic Tree House series. She and her husband, writer Will Osborne (author of Magic Tree House: The Musical), live in northwestern Connecticut with their three dogs. Ms. Osborne is also the coauthor of the companion Magic Tree House Fact Trackers series with Will, and with her sister, Natalie Pope Boyce.

SAL MURDOCCA has illustrated more than 200 children's trade and text books. He is also a librettist for children's opera, a video artist, an avid runner, hiker, and bicyclist, and a teacher of children's illustration at the Parsons School of Design. Sal lives and works in New York with his wife, Nancy.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; Pap/Pstr edition (September 23, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375849912
• ISBN-13: 978-0375849916
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.2 x 7.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #17 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Dinosaurs

More About the Author

"I'm one of those very lucky people who absolutely loves what they do for a living. There is no career better suited to my eccentricities, strengths, and passions than that of a children's book author."--Mary Pope Osborne

Mary Pope Osborne is the author of the popular Magic Tree House series. She works with her husband Will and her sister Natalie on the nonfiction companion series, Magic Tree House Research Guides. Many of her books have been named to best-books lists.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Turns kids into readers, November 6, 2008

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Mark Haynes (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-28 (Paperback)

The Magic Tree House series turned my unenthusiastic grandson into a book lover. Having trouble finding books he'd actually sit down and read, I bought a couple of these titles at his school's book fair. He picked one up that afternoon, and didn't come out of his room until dinner time, and then went back in his room to finish the book. Read a whole book in one day. Now, he does it all the time! He loves this series, and it has made him a fan of many other types of books, as well. He now loves to read. He even picks up the encyclopedia and reads it!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value for money!, August 16, 2009

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Z Hayes (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-28 (Paperback)

My preschooler loved Books 1-4 which I read aloud to her [sound effects and all!], and I decided getting the boxed set of Magic Tree House Vols 1-28 would be a worthwhile investment, as I can envision her 'growing' with this series and hopefully reading the books by herself someday. The books should preferably be read in order so getting the boxed set precludes having to hunt around for the various titles in the series. I love the fold-out poster that comes with this boxed set which consists of a timeline describing Jack and Annie, our intrepid explorer siblings' adventures through the ages, and a map of the world. These books are not just a fun way of inculcating a love for reading in children, but also a love for history!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-28, January 28, 2009

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S. Lucas "book mom" (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-28 (Paperback)

A must-have for any child who wants to read the Magic Tree House Series in order (and there is a serial element to the books, so it's indeed helpful). The value is amazing, but the absolute best part is the fold-out poster that's included. On one side is a timeline to follow the historical periods of Jack and Annie's adventures; the other side is a world map where the setting of each book is labelled.My seven-year-old has not only gained a love of reading from these books, but she's also learned about historical events all over the globe.