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Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-4: Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, and Pirates Past Noon Paperback – Box set, May 29, 2001

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Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked back in time in the magic tree house with Jack and Annie in this boxed set featuring books 1-4 of the #1 bestselling chapter book series!

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. Jack and Annie are whisked back in time to the Age of Dinosaurs, a medieval castle, ancient pyramids, and treasure-seeking pirates.

Books in this set include: Dinosaurs Before Dark (#1), The Knight at Dawn (#2), Mummies in the Morning (#3), and Pirates Past Noon (#4).

The Magic Tree House series has been a beloved favorite for over 25 years and is sure to inspire a love of reading—and adventure—in every child who joins Jack and Annie!

Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid?
• Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books
• Magic Tree House Graphic Novels: Jack and Annie's original adventures come to life with full-color, vibrant art, perfect for graphic novel fans and reluctant readers
• Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader
• Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure
• Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures

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childrens books by age 6 8 chapter books for kids 6-8 books for 6 year old boys 2nd grade

Begin here if you’re new to reading chapter books!

Move on to more challenging adventures with longer page counts!

Facts to go along with your favorite Magic Tree House stories!

The #1 bestselling chapter books are now available as graphic novels!

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Collect all of the Magic Tree House boxed sets!	Books in this set include: Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, and Pirates Past Noon	Books in this set include: Night of the Ninjas, Afternoon on the Amazon, Sunset of the Sabertooth, and Midnight on the Moon	Books in this set include: Dolphins at Daybreak, Ghost Town at Sundown, Lions at Lunchtime, and Polar Bears Past Bedtime	This boxed set is the ultimate gift for any Magic Tree House fan. With a total of twenty-eight adventures, kids will never get tired of traveling the world and completing missions with their new friends Jack and Annie!	Merlin Mission Books 1–25 of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series boxed together for the first time ever!

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MARY POPE OSBORNE is the author of the New York Times number one bestselling Magic Tree House series as well as coauthor of the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker series, along with her husband, Will, and her sister Natalie Pope Boyce.

SAL MURDOCCA has illustrated over 200 children’s trade and textbooks. He currently teaches children’s illustration at Parsons School of Design in New York City.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0375813659
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 29, 2001
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 80 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780375813658
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0375813658
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.2 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 5.27 x 0.21 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 240L

Best Sellers Rank: #145 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1 in Children's Folk Tale & Myth Anthologies
- #9 in Children's Fantasy & Magic Books
- #9 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books)

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ABOUT MAGIC TREE HOUSE®:

Widely regarded among parents, teachers, and librarians for its power to instill a passion for reading, Mary Pope Osborne’s award-winning, #1 New York Times best selling Magic Tree House series is an international phenomenon and has sold more than 134 million books worldwide since its debut in 1992. The books have been translated into 33 different languages in over 30 international markets. All Magic Tree House books are available in print, as ebooks and Listening Library audio books, which are all narrated by Mary Pope Osborne. Visit WWW.MAGICTREEHOUSE.COM for more information about the series, activities, and more.

MARY POPE OSBORNE is an ardent advocate and supporter of children’s literacy, and the award-winning author of more than 100 books for children and young adults, including novels, retellings of mythology and folklore, picture books, biographies, and mysteries. From 1993–1997, Ms. Osborne served as president of the Authors Guild, the country’s leading organization for published authors. She has traveled extensively in the U.S. and abroad, visiting schools and speaking on issues related to children’s literacy. She spoke at the UN regarding the importance of worldwide literacy and was profiled on NBC’s Rock Center with Brian Williams for her continued efforts. Mary has donated over 350,000 books to underserved children across the country through her Gift of Books program. She resides in Connecticut. The creator of the Magic Tree House series, Ms. Osborne is also the coauthor of the companion Magic Tree House Fact Trackers series with her husband, WILL OSBORNE, and her sister, NATALIE POPE BOYCE.

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The Magic Tree House Classroom Adventures Program is a free, comprehensive set of online educational resources for teachers developed by Mary Pope Osborne as gift to teachers, to thank them for their enthusiastic support of the series. Complete with free online resources including lesson plans, curriculum guides, and creative activities, the Classroom Adventures Program incorporates every book in the series, including the nonfiction Fact Tracker titles, enabling teachers to build upon students’ interest in Jack and Annie’s adventures, while simultaneously meeting core curriculum standards across a multitude of subjects. Educators can learn more at WWW.MTHCLASSROOMADVENTURES.ORG.

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Customers find these books easy to read, with one noting they range from 1-3 grade reading levels, and appreciate them as a great introduction to chapter books. The stories are engaging and educational, with one customer highlighting how they teach history, while others mention the books are perfect for long car rides. Customers praise the series for its value and its suitability for 5-8 year olds, with one noting it's appropriate for both adults and children.

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645 customers mention "Readability"608 positive37 negative

Customers find these books highly readable, with multiple customers noting they are perfect for their children's reading level and easy enough for them to tackle independently. One customer mentions that the books range from 1-3 grade levels, making them suitable for different reading abilities.

"...He's in 2nd grade and these seem to be at a good reading level for him." Read more

"Perfect set to buy for a new chapter book reader! Fun to introduce books I loved from my childhood to the next generation." Read more

"...As a child, reading a chapter felt like an accomplishment, not because it was long or difficult, but because it was a *chapter.*..." Read more

"My granddaughter is reading very well and I hope this gift encourages her. She has a wonderful imagination and will enjoy these books." Read more

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Customers love these books, describing them as fantastic and excellent choices, with one customer specifically mentioning their enjoyment of the Jack and Annie characters.

"Perfect set to buy for a new chapter book reader! Fun to introduce books I loved from my childhood to the next generation." Read more

"...Definitely a well rounded series and a great starter set for transitioning kids into chapter books...." Read more

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"...She is interested in the book and can understand and read all of the books. Was a good fit for her current ability." Read more

316 customers mention "Story quality"304 positive12 negative

Customers find the stories engaging and full of interesting content, with many mentioning that they are perfect for bedtime reading and teach history lessons.

"...the children going someplace far away from home and encountering strange and new things they had never seen or heard about before, expanding their..." Read more

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"...books are simple enough for early readers, high interest and suspenseful enough to keep them engaged in the first chapter style books as opposed to..." Read more

"...They are easy enough for him to read and the story lines are captivating. I will be getting him the next set in the series for sure!" Read more

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Customers find these books engaging and educational, serving as a great introduction to chapter books with new vocabulary for young readers to learn.

"...The stories are fast paced, which is perfect for keeping the attention early readers, especially when you're bridging them from picture books to..." Read more

"...first chapter style books as opposed to picture books, and has enough new vocabulary that my son and I talk about the new words in context--one that..." Read more

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"...young readers interested in a new to them book series, this is a great start. The children enjoyed this series. I was pleased with this purchase." Read more

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Customers love the Magic Tree House series, having read all the books in the collection.

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"...They were happy to discover there are more books in the series. She has already ordered the next set." Read more

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Customers find the book series to be a great value for the price.

"Great value for several books. Arrived in great condition. Excited to gift to my daughter for Christmas." Read more

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"...I love the price for this because this same pack of 4 at Walmart is 30$ and I got these first four books here for 15$!" Read more

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Customers find these books make great gifts, particularly for second graders and as 4-packs, noting they are perfect for encouraging reading. One customer mentions they are easy to wrap, while another notes they are ideal for long car rides.

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Customers find the book series suitable for children aged 5-8 and third-grade level, with one customer noting it's a safe choice for young independent readers.

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Alexa
Great books!
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2025
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I remember enjoying these as a kid, so I got this set for my nephew! He's in 2nd grade and these seem to be at a good reading level for him.

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Perfect set to buy for a new chapter book reader! Fun to introduce books I loved from my childhood to the next generation.

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Cassaundra
Good set to get kids hooked on reading at an early age
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When I was little, these books were some of my first chapter books. I remember them as being huge at the time, but not dauntingly so. I do remember being proud and bragging that the first one was the biggest book I'd ever read. Now I'm older, and am ready to pass these stories on to the next generation. As a child, reading a chapter felt like an accomplishment, not because it was long or difficult, but because it was a *chapter.* Looking at the books now, the chapters are short -- only about two or three pages on average. I think the longest chapter in the first four books is something like six or eight pages, though that might be later on. The font is large, but not overwhelmingly so. It's small enough to give it a "grown up" feeling, while still being large enough for young eyes to focus on and track easily. There are pictures every couple pages, as well. Again, spread out enough to give a feeling of reading a "real" book, like an adult, while still acknowledging that the readers are still very much children.

The stories are fast paced, which is perfect for keeping the attention early readers, especially when you're bridging them from picture books to chapter books. In the first ten pages of the first book, Jack and Annie are introduced and given basic characterization (Jack is the older brother and an academic, his younger sister Annie is the adventurer). The children discover a tree house full of books, and accidently end up in pre-historic times with dinosaurs outside the window. The explore the area, take notes, and meet the big baddy, all within the first sprint of pages.

Throughout the books, Jack has his handy dandy notebook that he fills with notes on his adventures. In the first book, he takes basic notes on each dinosaur or strange event that happens. This helps set up a foundation for learning *how* to take notes, and why they are useful. In the beginning, Jack's notes are short and simplistic. "Friendly" and "Eats grass" being good examples. Later on, his notes become slightly more complex, though it takes several books for this to occur. Even then, it's not a sudden jump -- it's gradual. In later books (I think starting in book two, but not really coming into play until book four) Jack actually refers back to the notes he's taken so far and uses them to put together the pieces to a puzzle. Jack also makes a habit of carrying the book they wished on in his backpack every time they go on an adventure. Any time the children encounter a new word, something new or strange, they open up the book in question and look up information. Rather than saying "They flipped through the book until they found what they were looking for," the author makes a point of saying *how* they found it. For example, showing Jack and Annie looking through the table of contents, or searching under "K" for knight. The author doesn't write a sermon on how to take notes or look up information -- remember, the stories are fast paced. Instead, she shows glimpses of the children doing this overtime until a clear pattern emerges on how to do these things.

The stories are based around the children going someplace far away from home and encountering strange and new things they had never seen or heard about before, expanding their knowledge. There's also a high level of risk involved. When they go to Pompeii, for example, they need to get back to the tree house before the volcano explodes. These two elements paired with the fast pace of the stories provide a grand feeling of adventure, which is exactly what you want when trying to get kids hooked on reading books. In addition to being fun, they also do a good job of sneaking in basic study skills, all while providing a basic foundation for learning about whatever time and place the children go to in whichever book. In The first one, for example, they learn about dinosaurs.

Definitely a well rounded series and a great starter set for transitioning kids into chapter books. Even if the books are a bit beyond your child's reading level at the moment, read the books to them anyway. Odds are that they will get hooked on the story, and when they are able to read them on their own, they'll already have a head start. If nothing else, they will still be learning while you read to them, even if they don't follow along with their eyes. There's no way to lose.

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Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2025
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Granddaughter is really enjoying these. Would buy again.

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Christmas gift for 6.5 year old
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
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My granddaughter is reading very well and I hope this gift encourages her. She has a wonderful imagination and will enjoy these books.

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Exactly as described

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Get the kids reading!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2010
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I'm a parent of an almost first grader and we have started reading these books together as our summer reading at home. I read a chapter and my son reads a chapter. I'm having a hard time understanding why anyone would knock these books--especially for the supposed bad grammar. Now, I suppose if one expected young children to be reading classical literature we could debate proper English use. But who are we kidding? We should be fostering a love of reading in today's children--goodness knows there are a million other gadgets, gizmos and shows to draw kids away from books.

These books are simple enough for early readers, high interest and suspenseful enough to keep them engaged in the first chapter style books as opposed to picture books, and has enough new vocabulary that my son and I talk about the new words in context--one that stands out is the description of a dinosaur who turned and "loped" down a hillside. My son and I acted out what "loped" was and, as a parent, I'm just delighted to have him engaged in reading and picking up great new words in context.

It has one objectionable phrase in it for me, and it was only in the first book...when the brother mutters that he's "going to kill" his sister for rushing ahead of him. Seemed odd, and my son was actually a bit worried about it until I explained what an "expression" was.

We've read five others in this series and I've been thrilled with everything else so I'll give it a pass. Fight the good fight parents, get these books for your emerging reader and spend a quiet hour away from a computer screen, wii, tv show, iphone, etc. and read these together. This is pleasure reading, pure and simple. When adults read Stephen King, Patterson, Koontz or whomever, they don't get tripped up on modern English use and the word "and" starting a sentence. Just read and have an adventure with your kid!

And teachers (yes, I know, I started this sentence with "and"), please lighten up and bring the fun back to reading. As a former high school teacher who saw teenagers completely give up on reading because it was "work" (an attitude that follows for the rest of life when the love of reading has been schooled right out of them) I beg you to just encourage kids to read, read, read and suspend personal opinions. Let's keep the joy in reading!

*I'm adding this note after more discussion with other parents about the whole "sentence structure" issue (or non-issue). As I said, my son and I take turns reading this out loud and it is very fun to read out loud. There is great pacing, wonderful phrases that add to suspense and can be read with high drama, and my son has started to pick up on a high oral reading skill of pre-reading the "he said" part--for example, the mind sees the words "she whispered" before it actually reads them out loud and yet the reader knows to whisper that line. Awesome. I have not found one parent who really debates the grammar issue here that some people have commented on. Everyone is entitled to an opinion (obviously, as I wax on) so just wanted to add something here for parents of emerging readers to encourage both silent and oral reading. Give it a try...let the kids speak for themselves.

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Ekaterina
The paper is horrible.
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My 9 year old daughter loves these!
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These are a wonderful way to get kids started studying historical eras and English. Love the illustrations to help younger readers, just wish there were more and in colour like the Geronimo Stilton books!

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Great stories for small children
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My grand daugter liked them very much. Great stories for children.

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読書を楽しみながらの子どもの長文慣れのために購入。kindle版だとわからない単語が出てきても長押しで辞書が使えて、子どもだけで読み進めるのに便利。小学校低学年向けのお話ですが、ストーリー展開がしっかりしていて大人も読み進めたくなる面白さがあります。英検3級(中学)程度の文法で、楽しく読めます。

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These books have been providing fun combined with education for years.

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