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Magic Tree House: #1-8 [Collection]
Now for the first time, the popular Magic Tree House® audiobooks are available on CD!
Enjoy eight Magic Tree House® chapter books in a special CD gift set. As an added bonus, listen to an interview with the author and reader, Mary Pope Osborne!
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First published October 9, 2001
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Mary Pope Osborne
526 books2,645 followersMary Pope Osborne is an American author of children's books and audiobook narrator. She is best known as the author of the Magic Tree House series, which as of 2017 sold more than 134 million copies worldwide. Both the series and Osborne have won awards, including for Osborne's charitable efforts at promoting children's literacy. One of four children, Osborne moved around in her childhood before attending the University of North Carolina. Following college, Osborne traveled before moving to New York City. She somewhat spontaneously began to write, and her first book was published in 1982. She went on to write a variety of other children's and young adult books before starting the Magic Tree House series in 1992. Osborne's sister Natalie Pope Boyce has written several compendium books to the Magic Tree House series, sometimes with Osborne's husband Will Osborne.
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April 21, 2010
These were pretty good, though definitely designed with kids in mind. Some of the historical details are lacking, as with the ninjas (but that's probably for the sake of censorship for extremely young readers).
The narration of this as an audiobook was good (the author herself did it, and she did it well; she has a good voice for it). The interview with the author afterward was interesting, too.
I thought a lot about how Annie was always wanting to go to the place before reading up on it, and she always forced Jack's hand there when he wanted to read first. I think the author is trying to tell us something that isn't obvious or direct. On the surface, that appears to be a bad thing, seeing as they know pretty much nothing about where they're going, and they might die or something because of something they didn't know about. However, I think the author is plain in indirectly assuring us that she cares about her characters and isn't about to let them die. I think this is manifest in Annie's character. So, with that in mind, I think the moral isn't meant to be preparation. I think she's encouraging the joy of experiencing things first-hand, with a faith that things will go well—or with faith that the magic of the tree house, or whoever is in charge of it wouldn't thrust a couple of kids into a situation where they'll be destroyed. Anyway, that still sounds bad (trusting someone so much without knowing a reason—although I think it's kind of a symbolic story in that the Annie seems to receive inspiration from the author that she can trust), and I don't think it's exactly what I mean to say. I think the thing I mean to say would be a good thing. Maybe she was also trying to emphasize that it was magic and there was no reason to read the book to experience the magic. Plus, reading the book first might have spoiled the adventures for them, or changed them severely. I should note that Jack did read from the book during their journeys, however.
I should note that they do seem to get into some tough situations because they didn't read the stuff first (but they always get out of them)—so maybe preparation is a moral, too (although less emphasized, it seems).
There were some funny quotes—well, I thought they were funny, but someone else might not understand (e.g. about how the narrator says that the ninjas did not say 'hi' back when first met and greeted).
Anyway, the books are pretty simple, and some are pretty much just exploration tales through new-found magic—but some books reveal new things and in some they search for items they need in order to save a certain person.
I like the idea of having books so short, though. It really cuts down on the amount of uninteresting stuff an author can fit in a book. I mean, things have to happen, basically, unless there's no plot.
A little girl at the library told me the books in this series were good and that I should read them. So, I figured I would oblige her. Plus, I was curious what these chapter books (or intermediate fiction) were like, especially as I had never read any as a child (nor at any other time), nor had I even ever heard of a chapter book—I didn't even distinguish between books for kids and adults, except when it came to picture books, and when I first heard of young adult novels, I did not realize that I had already read some, though by then I studiously avoided them due to their stigma of not being serious novels (I've since realized that avoiding the stigma is a promotion of it, and so, I no longer do). When children recommend children's books, I think the authors of those books should feel a sense of accomplishment.
Anyway, these aren't the best books for teaching safety, caution and wisdom, necessarily, but they teach one to imagine. They also teach certain values of kindness, friendship, cooperation, responsibility and of helping others.
I'm not of the opinion that people should only read within their age range. (You can tell by the books I've read this year.) I personally think the same person can receive just as much edification from an enormous classic for adults as a short book for kids. Whether or not one does, however, I think is up to oneself and the effort/attitude put into it. Some books may take more effort than others, although the matter of which books does differ from person to person. It's too bad society often socializes people out of receiving value from things made for kids as the said people age. It really bugs me when older kids spurn stuff for little kids—really, when people (not just kids) shun stuff for younger folks, I think that is a greater indication of the ignorance of youth than a willingness to treat it respectfully is. How many grandparents do you know who wouldn't read a book *just* because it's for kids? Compare that with the number of teenagers you know (make sure your sample contains equal numbers of both). I know I've seen the attitude more in teenagers than kids, more in teenagers than young adults, more in younger young adults than older young adults, more in young adults than normal adults, and I don't think I've seen it in the elderly at all. It seems less common in married people, too.
The narration of this as an audiobook was good (the author herself did it, and she did it well; she has a good voice for it). The interview with the author afterward was interesting, too.
I thought a lot about how Annie was always wanting to go to the place before reading up on it, and she always forced Jack's hand there when he wanted to read first. I think the author is trying to tell us something that isn't obvious or direct. On the surface, that appears to be a bad thing, seeing as they know pretty much nothing about where they're going, and they might die or something because of something they didn't know about. However, I think the author is plain in indirectly assuring us that she cares about her characters and isn't about to let them die. I think this is manifest in Annie's character. So, with that in mind, I think the moral isn't meant to be preparation. I think she's encouraging the joy of experiencing things first-hand, with a faith that things will go well—or with faith that the magic of the tree house, or whoever is in charge of it wouldn't thrust a couple of kids into a situation where they'll be destroyed. Anyway, that still sounds bad (trusting someone so much without knowing a reason—although I think it's kind of a symbolic story in that the Annie seems to receive inspiration from the author that she can trust), and I don't think it's exactly what I mean to say. I think the thing I mean to say would be a good thing. Maybe she was also trying to emphasize that it was magic and there was no reason to read the book to experience the magic. Plus, reading the book first might have spoiled the adventures for them, or changed them severely. I should note that Jack did read from the book during their journeys, however.
I should note that they do seem to get into some tough situations because they didn't read the stuff first (but they always get out of them)—so maybe preparation is a moral, too (although less emphasized, it seems).
There were some funny quotes—well, I thought they were funny, but someone else might not understand (e.g. about how the narrator says that the ninjas did not say 'hi' back when first met and greeted).
Anyway, the books are pretty simple, and some are pretty much just exploration tales through new-found magic—but some books reveal new things and in some they search for items they need in order to save a certain person.
I like the idea of having books so short, though. It really cuts down on the amount of uninteresting stuff an author can fit in a book. I mean, things have to happen, basically, unless there's no plot.
A little girl at the library told me the books in this series were good and that I should read them. So, I figured I would oblige her. Plus, I was curious what these chapter books (or intermediate fiction) were like, especially as I had never read any as a child (nor at any other time), nor had I even ever heard of a chapter book—I didn't even distinguish between books for kids and adults, except when it came to picture books, and when I first heard of young adult novels, I did not realize that I had already read some, though by then I studiously avoided them due to their stigma of not being serious novels (I've since realized that avoiding the stigma is a promotion of it, and so, I no longer do). When children recommend children's books, I think the authors of those books should feel a sense of accomplishment.
Anyway, these aren't the best books for teaching safety, caution and wisdom, necessarily, but they teach one to imagine. They also teach certain values of kindness, friendship, cooperation, responsibility and of helping others.
I'm not of the opinion that people should only read within their age range. (You can tell by the books I've read this year.) I personally think the same person can receive just as much edification from an enormous classic for adults as a short book for kids. Whether or not one does, however, I think is up to oneself and the effort/attitude put into it. Some books may take more effort than others, although the matter of which books does differ from person to person. It's too bad society often socializes people out of receiving value from things made for kids as the said people age. It really bugs me when older kids spurn stuff for little kids—really, when people (not just kids) shun stuff for younger folks, I think that is a greater indication of the ignorance of youth than a willingness to treat it respectfully is. How many grandparents do you know who wouldn't read a book *just* because it's for kids? Compare that with the number of teenagers you know (make sure your sample contains equal numbers of both). I know I've seen the attitude more in teenagers than kids, more in teenagers than young adults, more in younger young adults than older young adults, more in young adults than normal adults, and I don't think I've seen it in the elderly at all. It seems less common in married people, too.
June 17, 2024
Read these (1-8) with my kindergarteners this year - big hit! I remember reading them when I was in school! Definitely counting the books towards my goal, but just not individually 😉🤣
February 21, 2018
I think I would’ve liked this series a lot as a kid. I wish I’d read it then. obviously too simple for an adult but I had always been interested in stories of people traveling to different times and places. This is a creative series.
September 1, 2022
Can’t believe I haven’t read any of the Magic Tree House series until now! Finished the first set of 8 and my 6 + 4 year old both LOVED them. They are fun, simple and educational adventure stories that kept my kids’ attention the whole time as I read each book in one sitting. We loved the concept of books taking you to the past or future and entering worlds and eras we haven’t been to. The series encourages both a love of knowledge and experience/adventure. We learned a lot of cool facts, too! Excited to read more ☺️
June 7, 2022
These books are as magical as I remember. Each one is short and was the perfect thing for me to turn to when I was feeling down. Definitely read them in order because it all comes together so well
July 16, 2023
Never read this as a kid, but getting completely sucked in as an adult. ha!
perfect for our car ride.
perfect for our car ride.
May 14, 2024
I wanted to do some throwback books on audio. I loved these when I was a kid and it sparked some memories listening to them. I hope one day I can reread them when I have a kid.
December 26, 2024
My daughter and I have been working our way through all the Magic Tree House books, and she loves them!
May 27, 2025
Read these with my oldest today! Very nostalgic. I remembered loving these as a child and it’s been fun passing it on
June 27, 2018
Ich habe dieses Buch mit meinen beiden Söhnen gelesen, der eine ist knapp 8, der andere wird bald 5 Jahre. Und sie waren beide gleichermaßen fasziniert von den Geschichten, die Anne und Philipp mit dem Baumhaus erleben. Dieser Sammelband enthält ja gleich die ersten 8 Abenteuer, und zwischendrin gibt es immer wieder farbe Bilder. Die waren für meine Kinder ebenso wichtig wie das, was ich vorgelesen habe.
Meinem älteren Sohn hat der Ausflug in die Steinzeit am besten gefallen. Der Jüngere war am meisten von der Episode auf dem Mond fasziniert "und wie die da so ohne Luft hopsen konnten".
Ich als Erwachsene finde die Idee dieser Buchreihe super. Und es ergeben sich dadurch ja auch unendlich viele Möglichkeiten für Fortsetzungen. Über 50 Bände hat Mary Pope Osborne ja auch bereits geschrieben!
Ich fand nur die Abenteuer, die die Geschwister dann in der Fremde erleben, etwas sehr kurz. Ich hätte mir gedacht, dass sie doch etwas mehr über die Zeit oder den Ort, an dem sie gelandet sind, lernen. Aber wenn sie Wissenswertes erfahren, dann meist nur aus dem Buch mit dessen Hilfe sie hingereist sind. Wenn sie dort angekommen sind, kommt schon ziemlich schnell ein Tier, eine Person oder etwas anderes, was sie zur schnellstmöglichen Rückkehr zum Baumhaus bewegt. Schade eigentlich, das hätte man glaub ich mehr vertiefen können. Vielleicht kam es mir auch nur so kurz vor, weil wir einen Sammelband gelesen haben in dem die einzelnen Bände etwas gekürzt wurden. Aber ich denke größere Vorkommnisse werden wohl nicht fehlen.
In den Bänden #5 bis #8 wurde es dann eh ein bißchen besser. Diesmal haben sie nämlich eine kleine 'Challenge', und müssen für die Zauberin Morgan von jeder Reise eine Sache mitbringen. Und diese müssen sie vor Ort ja auch erstmal finden.
Wir haben schon weitere Bände dieser Reihe und werden ganz sicher weiterlesen!
Meinem älteren Sohn hat der Ausflug in die Steinzeit am besten gefallen. Der Jüngere war am meisten von der Episode auf dem Mond fasziniert "und wie die da so ohne Luft hopsen konnten".
Ich als Erwachsene finde die Idee dieser Buchreihe super. Und es ergeben sich dadurch ja auch unendlich viele Möglichkeiten für Fortsetzungen. Über 50 Bände hat Mary Pope Osborne ja auch bereits geschrieben!
Ich fand nur die Abenteuer, die die Geschwister dann in der Fremde erleben, etwas sehr kurz. Ich hätte mir gedacht, dass sie doch etwas mehr über die Zeit oder den Ort, an dem sie gelandet sind, lernen. Aber wenn sie Wissenswertes erfahren, dann meist nur aus dem Buch mit dessen Hilfe sie hingereist sind. Wenn sie dort angekommen sind, kommt schon ziemlich schnell ein Tier, eine Person oder etwas anderes, was sie zur schnellstmöglichen Rückkehr zum Baumhaus bewegt. Schade eigentlich, das hätte man glaub ich mehr vertiefen können. Vielleicht kam es mir auch nur so kurz vor, weil wir einen Sammelband gelesen haben in dem die einzelnen Bände etwas gekürzt wurden. Aber ich denke größere Vorkommnisse werden wohl nicht fehlen.
In den Bänden #5 bis #8 wurde es dann eh ein bißchen besser. Diesmal haben sie nämlich eine kleine 'Challenge', und müssen für die Zauberin Morgan von jeder Reise eine Sache mitbringen. Und diese müssen sie vor Ort ja auch erstmal finden.
Wir haben schon weitere Bände dieser Reihe und werden ganz sicher weiterlesen!
July 4, 2024
The kiddos really like these (ages 5 and 3) but compared to other chapter books I’m reading to them I found them to be a bit more tedious to get through
July 28, 2023
I read this when I was little by Vietnamese translation. So wonderful. I still remember the moment I immersed in the stories.
Time flies, I lost the book and tried to find it in many years, finally, I found the English version.
Reading it again made me felt strange a bit with lots of English slang, children language. But, I still can feel the excitement through the pace of their communication.
I'll keep this series to read for my children in future.
Time flies, I lost the book and tried to find it in many years, finally, I found the English version.
Reading it again made me felt strange a bit with lots of English slang, children language. But, I still can feel the excitement through the pace of their communication.
I'll keep this series to read for my children in future.
May 14, 2008
Cute idea. I like how these siblings go on fun adventures together and build their relationship together.
March 17, 2018
These are clearly books written for children. I like books written for children, if they are interesting stories simply told, without talking down to kids. In many ways, these books feel "childish" instead of just "for children." However, since this was an audiobook collection of the first 8 books in this huge "Magic Tree House" series, I was able to see the evolution of the writing into a more mature style. The stories were a little more intricate, with a small story arc to pursue over books 5-8. I really enjoyed the last books more than the first. What adds to the element of childishness is that the author's voice for the girl character of Annie makes Annie sound like she's 3 years old. This grated on my ears as an adult, but may be fine for younger children.
What I liked:
The animals
The short adventures
The quest in books 5-8
"I hope they trapped a pizza!"
History/science/nature facts
Using books to go on adventures and learn facts
Kid perspective (which other kids may enjoy)
Home by dinner
It was like a grandma telling stories to her grandchildren
The relationship between the brother and sister, especially as it evolved from Jack being authoritarian to more of a partnership with Annie.
That Annie is the more adventurous kid.
That Mary Pope Osborne started taking story ideas and book interest votes from children around the country. No wonder this series has so many books and such an appeal for kids in the 6-9 age group!
Things that were a little cringey:
Formulaic. Buuuuut...any genre of books has this issue. I didn't mind formulaic stories at this age. I was more interested in how the stories were resolved and the adventures they took along the way.
Childish
"Oh, man!" "Oh, wow!" - I got tired of these, but they're not awful. I did listen to these stories in a day (did I mention they were short?!)
A couple of stories got really close to stereotyping some actual still-existing cultures. I preferred the fantasy stories.
The books really are written for a white middle-class American children with two parents at home (and possibly a tree house). If possible, I'd recommend mixing these up with stories from other viewpoints for a well-rounded reader in your household.
Additional Note: I wondered if these books were based on The Grandma in the Apple Tree by Mira Lobe. I read it in the 80s and just remembered it recently. They are not related.
What I liked:
The animals
The short adventures
The quest in books 5-8
"I hope they trapped a pizza!"
History/science/nature facts
Using books to go on adventures and learn facts
Kid perspective (which other kids may enjoy)
Home by dinner
It was like a grandma telling stories to her grandchildren
The relationship between the brother and sister, especially as it evolved from Jack being authoritarian to more of a partnership with Annie.
That Annie is the more adventurous kid.
That Mary Pope Osborne started taking story ideas and book interest votes from children around the country. No wonder this series has so many books and such an appeal for kids in the 6-9 age group!
Things that were a little cringey:
Formulaic. Buuuuut...any genre of books has this issue. I didn't mind formulaic stories at this age. I was more interested in how the stories were resolved and the adventures they took along the way.
Childish
"Oh, man!" "Oh, wow!" - I got tired of these, but they're not awful. I did listen to these stories in a day (did I mention they were short?!)
A couple of stories got really close to stereotyping some actual still-existing cultures. I preferred the fantasy stories.
The books really are written for a white middle-class American children with two parents at home (and possibly a tree house). If possible, I'd recommend mixing these up with stories from other viewpoints for a well-rounded reader in your household.
Additional Note: I wondered if these books were based on The Grandma in the Apple Tree by Mira Lobe. I read it in the 80s and just remembered it recently. They are not related.
March 10, 2022
This book review is going to be a little different. I’m not going to focus as much on the books themselves, but on my 3 year olds interest in them.
I recently renewed my library card, and saw The Magic Tree House audiobooks, so I decided to check them out for Emmett to listen to. I didn’t realize at the time how much he would love these stories. When I put this on, he would actually come over and either sit in my lap, or ask to breastfeed while he listens to them. He asked questions about what the characters where doing and started repeating what they were saying. I could tell that he was genuinely paying attention to the story. Emmett loved Jack. He kept asking about Jack and what he was doing. He didn’t care as much about Annie, but he absolutely loved Jack’s character.
I’m now going to have to buy the physical copies of these books so he can look at the pictures while we listen along, but I know this series is going to be well loved for years. I remember reading these books when I was a kid, so it’s actually interesting to go back now and listen to them. It definitely gives me Doctor Who vibes. Anyone else think so? I mean a tree house that can travel through time and space?
I highly encourage you to try audiobooks for your child! I didn’t think he would love them only being three, but he loves The Magic Tree House books and looks forward to listening to them. I love that he is getting into chapter books where he will sit and listen for a long period of time, and now it’s a different voice than just me reading to him. I tried a couple of other shorter audiobooks; however, these seem to be his favorite.
I recently renewed my library card, and saw The Magic Tree House audiobooks, so I decided to check them out for Emmett to listen to. I didn’t realize at the time how much he would love these stories. When I put this on, he would actually come over and either sit in my lap, or ask to breastfeed while he listens to them. He asked questions about what the characters where doing and started repeating what they were saying. I could tell that he was genuinely paying attention to the story. Emmett loved Jack. He kept asking about Jack and what he was doing. He didn’t care as much about Annie, but he absolutely loved Jack’s character.
I’m now going to have to buy the physical copies of these books so he can look at the pictures while we listen along, but I know this series is going to be well loved for years. I remember reading these books when I was a kid, so it’s actually interesting to go back now and listen to them. It definitely gives me Doctor Who vibes. Anyone else think so? I mean a tree house that can travel through time and space?
I highly encourage you to try audiobooks for your child! I didn’t think he would love them only being three, but he loves The Magic Tree House books and looks forward to listening to them. I love that he is getting into chapter books where he will sit and listen for a long period of time, and now it’s a different voice than just me reading to him. I tried a couple of other shorter audiobooks; however, these seem to be his favorite.
April 21, 2025
Tommy Review: Wonderful journey of nostalgia for me to enjoy the first chapter books I ever read on my own with my 4 year old son. I only wished that Jack and Annie spent more time exploring in the different time periods. I suppose that's the true benefit of all of Mary Pope Osbourne's supplemental books for the series.
Mr. Tommy's Review: I was pleased as punch to not only know that Mary Pope Osbourne read this audiobook collection, but also put real work and energy into her reading that is missed by a lot of authors reading their own works. I will be recommend this audiobook to any family looking for an audiobook or just starting their journey into shared chapter books.
Toby's Review: "Listen to Dinosaur book?" This is how Toby started asking for this collection every day. The reading kept his attention the whole time and enjoyed every read and car ride.
Mr. Tommy's Review: I was pleased as punch to not only know that Mary Pope Osbourne read this audiobook collection, but also put real work and energy into her reading that is missed by a lot of authors reading their own works. I will be recommend this audiobook to any family looking for an audiobook or just starting their journey into shared chapter books.
Toby's Review: "Listen to Dinosaur book?" This is how Toby started asking for this collection every day. The reading kept his attention the whole time and enjoyed every read and car ride.
February 22, 2023
I’m comfortable saying that I finished this book, although it is still continuously playing in our car. My four year old girls have a 15 minute drive to and from school. Hoping they were ready for audio books, I got this on my phone. It took about a book and a half for them to really start paying attention, then they wanted to go back and listen to the first one again . . . and again . . . and again. I’ve now listened to all 8 books multiple times. I hear them incorporating the characters and places in their play. I hear them using words from the books. “I am tired . . . Absolutely tired.” They laugh at the names Annie and Jack give to people they meet, and worry about their safety. It is fun to listen with them and to them as they enjoy The Magic Treehouse.
March 22, 2025
I'll just comment on this one but I've read many magic treehouse books and I think they are adorable and magical, a wonderful way for young kids to learn history. I recently read the one about the Titanic and the nostalgia of being a 2nd grader and reading about the fascinating Great Depression in a fun way with Annie and Jack was awesome. I have a great thanks for the author for providing a creative and wholesome history lesson good for anyone and everyone at a 2nd grade reading level. If you don't like reading, listen to the book! Don't like the "boring" pages? There are picture book versions! Total recommend, gem of kids history books.
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February 27, 2022 This is a book series that I read or a teacher read to me as a child. Every child wants to live in a fantasy world and the Magic Tree House book series allows any child to do just that. My favorite book that I have read from this series is "Mummies in the Morning." As a child and even now, I think ancient Egypt is fascinating, so to read a book where 2 young children experience a once in a lifetime adventure is amazing!
I cannot wait to use this series in my future classroom. I want children to keep their imagination alive for as long as possible!
I cannot wait to use this series in my future classroom. I want children to keep their imagination alive for as long as possible!
June 27, 2021
I don’t feel like these are really works of great literature but the are fairly entertaining and educational. You learn quite a bit about the various places and times periods the kids visit. My 4-year old enjoyed listening with me and if she would seen the pictures in the print version I’m sure she would’ve been more interested. I really DO like the connecting elements across the books in this series—not always found in these popular series.
February 10, 2024
I will return with the Challenges and Categories they belong to later
I started collecting these books when my children were very little. I remember reading these to them and then looking up some of the stuff we learned about. I would love to collect the rest of the books that I don't have so that I can share them with my grandchildren once I have them. I have loved reading these books and the Author does a wonderful job making them both fantastic and yet real.
I started collecting these books when my children were very little. I remember reading these to them and then looking up some of the stuff we learned about. I would love to collect the rest of the books that I don't have so that I can share them with my grandchildren once I have them. I have loved reading these books and the Author does a wonderful job making them both fantastic and yet real.
August 22, 2024
3.5 stars. Who am I to criticize this prolific series? The idea of the series was creative and the use of books for time travel allows the adventures to be varied and endless.
The first eight books in the series just did not grab me. The chemistry between Jack and Annie did not endear me to their stories. In my opinion, the text was best suited for the younger end of the middle-grade audience.
The first eight books in the series just did not grab me. The chemistry between Jack and Annie did not endear me to their stories. In my opinion, the text was best suited for the younger end of the middle-grade audience.
November 18, 2021
My boys and I really enjoy the adventures that Jack and Annie get to go on! We do these as audiobooks before bed and they're a great read for both my kiddos (4 & 6 years old). Not too intense, but enough for it to hold our interest and the boys like being able to "make up pictures" in their heads to go along with the stories!
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March 10, 2024I can’t keep up with all in the series my son has listened to.
He loves them. They’re simple and sweet and and fun. I like that they’re not too short. I know he’s excited to collect these in physical books to read in his own and they’ll make good early reads.
From listening the earlier books in the series are better than later ones
He loves them. They’re simple and sweet and and fun. I like that they’re not too short. I know he’s excited to collect these in physical books to read in his own and they’ll make good early reads.
From listening the earlier books in the series are better than later ones
July 1, 2025
Simple books for beginning readers do not have to be simplistic, but these books most unfortunately are. The stock phrases of the two characters grated on my nerves as I dutifully pushed through the audio version of #1-8. I was glad to leave Jack and Annie and their formulaic adventures. There are better options for those needing short chapter books.
July 22, 2025
Definitely counting this boxed set of books 1-8 towards my reading goal because my kids always ask for magic tree house in the car and I “get” to listen to it too ;) They absolutely love it probably due to the sense of adventure, kid-appropriate peril, and familiar characters and themes across the books.
August 4, 2025
I have been reading these books with my 5 year old, and he loves them! Between the concept of the story and the different time periods/ places that Annie and Jack travel to, it holds my son's attention, and he wants to read the whole book in one sitting. It is also great to be able to dive deeper into those topics and expand his knowledge.
April 7, 2022
I had so much fun following along with their adventures and this is just a perfect read for when you're sick or you're going into the winter months, for a little escape into different parts of the world.
April 11, 2022
Listening to these books with my girls and we are enjoying it. It is read by the author and the story is very sweet. I love the relationship between the siblings, the fantasy and magic involved, and of course, the historical element to this fictional series is fabulous. Formulaic, but fun.
July 30, 2023
Read these aloud to my girls before bed. My approaching 4 year old adores them and there was often a plea for one more chapter. The perfect beginner chapter books. We love the added knowledge facts in each adventure. We will definitely be continuing the series!
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