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“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.


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“I grew up in the military. By the time I was 15, I had lived in Oklahoma, Austria, Florida, and four... Read More


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Magic Tree House #6: Afternoon on the Amazon
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Trade Paperback

Jack and Annie travel back in time to a South American rain forest in search of the elusive magician Morgan le Fay.  Will they find a new clue to her whereabouts before they are trampled by stampeding killer ants?     Read More
 





Magic Tree House #6: Afternoon on the Amazon
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Hardcover Library Binding

Jack and Annie travel back in time to a South American rain forest in search of the elusive magician Morgan le Fay.  Will they find a new clue to her whereabouts before they are trampled by stampeding killer ants?     Read More
 





Magic Tree House Research Guide #11: American Revolution
Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Hardcover Library Binding

WHY DID WE fight the Revolutionary War? What is the Declaration of Independence? What was it like to live in the 13 colonies? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: American Revolution, Jack and Annie’s guide to one of the most important events... Read More
 





Magic Tree House Research Guide #11: American Revolution
Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Trade Paperback

WHY DID WE fight the Revolutionary War? What is the Declaration of Independence? What was it like to live in the 13 colonies? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: American Revolution, Jack and Annie’s guide to one of the most important events... Read More
 





American Tall Tales
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Michael McCurdy
Hardcover

Celebrating the 15th anniversary of these collection of tales. There are among nine "tall" heroes featured in this exuberant collection of traditional American folk tales, including Paul Bunyan, JohnnyAppleseed, John Henry, and other American folk heroes. Read More
 





Magic Tree House Research Guide #10: Ancient Greece and the Olympics
Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Hardcover Library Binding

What was it like to live in ancient Greece? What gods and goddesses did Greeks believe in? How did the Olympics start? What was the winner’s prize? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this Magic Tree House Research Guide. Includes fun facts from Jack and Annie... Read More
 





Magic Tree House Research Guide #10: Ancient Greece and the Olympics
Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Trade Paperback

What was it like to live in ancient Greece? What gods and goddesses did Greeks believe in? How did the Olympics start? What was the winner’s prize? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this Magic Tree House Research Guide. Includes fun facts from Jack and Annie... Read More
 





Magic Tree House Research Guide #14: Ancient Rome and Pompeii
Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Trade Paperback

What was it like to be a gladiator? How many people died in the destruction of Pompeii? How did Roman children spend their days? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: Ancient Rome and Pompeii. This is the nonfiction companion to Vacation Under... Read More
 





Magic Tree House Research Guide #14: Ancient Rome and Pompeii
Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Hardcover Library Binding

What was it like to be a gladiator? How many people died in the destruction of Pompeii? How did Roman children spend their days? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: Ancient Rome and Pompeii. This is the nonfiction companion to Vacation Under... Read More
 





Magic Tree House #36: Blizzard of the Blue Moon
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
eBook

Jack and Annie are off on another Merlin Mission. This time, Merlin has sent them to rescue a beautiful magical creature—the unicorn. But when they land in New York City during the Depression of the 1930s, Jack and Annie are confused. Where will they find a unicorn in a big city?


From... Read More
 





Magic Tree House #36: Blizzard of the Blue Moon
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Hardcover Library Binding

In this exciting new Merlin Mission, Jack and Annie go back in time to New York City, during one of the darkest periods in the city's history--the Great Depression. Even worse, the city is in the grip of a terrible snowstorm. To stop the blizzard, Jack and Annie must save the... Read More
 





Magic Tree House #36: Blizzard of the Blue Moon
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Trade Paperback

Jack and Annie are off on another Merlin Mission. This time, Merlin has sent them to rescue a beautiful magical creature—the unicorn. But when they land in New York City during the Depression of the 1930s, Jack and Annie are confused. Where will they find a unicorn in a big city?


From... Read More
 





Magic Tree House #36: Blizzard of the Blue Moon
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Hardcover

Jack and Annie are off on another Merlin Mission. This time, Merlin has sent them to rescue a beautiful magical creature—the unicorn. But when they land in New York City during the Depression of the 1930s, Jack and Annie are confused. Where will they find a unicorn in a big city?... Read More
 





Magic Tree House #18: Buffalo Before Breakfast
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Hardcover Library Binding

The Magic Tree House carries Jack and Annie back to the Old West where they roam the Great Plains with a Lakota boy. Read More
 





Magic Tree House #18: Buffalo Before Breakfast
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Trade Paperback

The Magic Tree House carries Jack and Annie back to the Old West, where they roam the Great Plains with a Lakota boy. Read More
 





Magic Tree House #33: Carnival at Candlelight
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
eBook

MERLIN HAS ASKED Jack and Annie to help on another Merlin Mission. This time they head back into history to Venice, Italy. With the help of a research book, a book of magic rhymes, and a set of mysterious instructions from Merlin, the heroes will save the beautiful city from a... Read More
 





Magic Tree House #33: Carnival at Candlelight
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Hardcover Library Binding

MERLIN HAS ASKED Jack and Annie to help on another Merlin Mission. This time they head back into history to Venice, Italy. With the help of a research book, a book of magic rhymes, and a set of mysterious instructions from Merlin, the heroes will save the beautiful city from a... Read More
 





Magic Tree House #33: Carnival at Candlelight
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Trade Paperback

MERLIN HAS ASKED Jack and Annie to help on another Merlin Mission. This time they head back into history to Venice, Italy. With the help of a research book, a book of magic rhymes, and a set of mysterious instructions from Merlin, the heroes will save the beautiful city from a... Read More
 





Magic Tree House #33: Carnival at Candlelight
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Hardcover

MERLIN HAS ASKED Jack and Annie to help on another Merlin Mission. This time they head back into history to Venice, Italy. With the help of a research book, a book of magic rhymes, and a set of mysterious instructions from Merlin, the heroes will save the beautiful city from a... Read More
 





Magic Tree House #29: Christmas in Camelot
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Hardcover Library Binding

The Magic Tree House series has become a staple for inspiring kids to read. Christmas in Camelot is a very special Magic Tree House book. Here, author Mary Pope Osborne uses the literary skills for which she’s known to create a longer, more in-depth story featuring the characters kids have come... Read More
 





Magic Tree House #29: Christmas in Camelot
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Trade Paperback

The Magic Tree House series has become a staple for inspiring kids to read. Christmas in Camelot is a very special Magic Tree House book. Here, author Mary Pope Osborne uses the literary skills for which she’s known to create a longer, more in-depth story featuring the characters kids have come... Read More
 





Magic Tree House #29: Christmas in Camelot
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Hardcover

The Magic Tree House series has become a staple for inspiring kids to read. Christmas in Camelot is a very special Magic Tree House book. Here, author Mary Pope Osborne uses the literary skills for which she’s known to create a longer, more in-depth story featuring the characters kids have come... Read More
 





Magic Tree House #21: Civil War on Sunday
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Hardcover Library Binding

In the newest Magic Tree House adventure, Jack and Annie are whisked back to the Civil War where they meet Clara Barton and save the life of their very own great-great-great-grand-father. Read More
 





Magic Tree House #21: Civil War on Sunday
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Trade Paperback

In the newest Magic Tree House adventure, Jack and Annie are whisked back to the Civil War where they meet Clara Barton and save the life of their very own great-great-great-grand-father. Read More
 





Magic Tree House #39: Dark Day in the Deep Sea
Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
eBook

Jack and Annie continue their quest for the secrets of happiness–secrets they need if they’re going to save Merlin. But when the magic tree house leads them to a tiny deserted island in the middle of the ocean, they’re not sure who needs help more–Merlin or themselves! The brother and sister... Read More
 

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