Magic Tree House — by Mary Pope Osborne

Order	Book	Date	Rating
1	Dinosaurs Before Dark	Jul-1992	4
2	The Knight at Dawn	Jan-1993	5
3	Mummies in the Morning	Aug-1993	4
4	Pirates Past Noon	Feb-1994	5
5	Night of the Ninjas	Mar-1995	5
6	Afternoon on the Amazon	Aug-1995	5
7	Sunset of the Sabertooth	Mar-1996	5
8	Midnight on the Moon	Nov-1996	5
9	Dolphins at Daybreak	Apr-1997	5
10	Ghost Town at Sundown	Sep-1997	5
11	Lions at Lunchtime	Jan-1998	5
12	Polar Bears Past Bedtime	Jan-1998	4
13	Vacation Under The Volcano	Mar-1998	5
14	Day of the Dragon King	Apr-1998	5
15	Viking Ships at Sunrise	Aug-1998	5
16	Hour of the Olympics	Oct-1998	4
17	Tonight on the Titanic	Mar-1999	5
18	Buffalo Before Breakfast	May-1999	5
19	Tigers at Twilight	Aug-1999	4
20	Dingoes at Dinnertime	Mar-2000	5
21	Civil War on Sunday	May-2000	5
22	Revolutionary War on Wednesday	Sep-2000	5
23	Twister on Tuesday	Mar-2001	5
24	Earthquake in the Early Morning	Jul-2001	5
25	Stage Fright on a Summer Night	Mar-2002	5
26	Good Morning, Gorillas	Jul-2002	5
27	Thanksgiving on Thursday	Sep-2002	5
28	High Tide in Hawaii	Mar-2003	5
29	Christmas in Camelot	Oct-2001	5
30	Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve	Aug-2003	5
31	Summer of the Sea Serpent	Mar-2004	4
32	Winter of the Ice Wizard	Oct-2004	4
33	Carnival at Candlelight	Mar-2005	5
34	Season of the Sandstorms	Jul-2005	4
35	Night of the New Magicians	Mar-2006	5
36	Blizzard of the Blue Moon	Oct-2006	4
37	Dragon of the Red Dawn	Mar-2007	4
38	Monday with a Mad Genius	Sep-2007	5
39	Dark Day in the Deep Sea	Apr-2008	4
40	Eve of the Emperor Penguin	Oct-2008	4
41	Moonlight on the Magic Flute	Mar-2009	5
42	A Good Night for Ghosts	Aug-2009	4
43	Leprechaun in Late Winter	Jan-2010	4
44	A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time	Sep-2010	5
45	A Crazy Day With Cobras	Jan-2011	5
46	Dogs in the Dead of Night	Aug-2011	4.5
47	Abe Lincoln at Last!	Dec-2011	4
48	A Perfect Time for Pandas	Jul-2012	5
49	Stallion by Starlight	Apr-2013	5
50	Hurry Up, Houdini!	Jul-2013	5
51	High Time for Heroes	Jan-2014	5
52	Soccer on Sunday	Jun-2014	5
53	Shadow of the Shark	Jun-2015	5
54	Balto of the Blue Dawn	Jan-2016	5
55	Night of the Ninth Dragon	Aug-2016	5
56	A Big Day for Baseball	Aug-2017	5
57	Hurricane Heroes in Texas	Aug-2018	5
58	Warriors in Winter	Jan-2019	4
59	To the Future, Ben Franklin!	Jul-2019	4.5
60	Narwhal on a Sunny Night	Jan-2020	4
61	Late Lunch with Llamas	Jul-2020	5
62	Camp Time in California	Mar-2021	5
63	Sunlight on the Snow Leopard	Jan-2022	2

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Series Premise

The series follows Jack and Annie as they climb into the enchanted tree house and are sent on missions by the mysterious Morgan le Fay (and later Merlin). Each book takes them to a different historical period or location—such as ancient Egypt, medieval castles, or the time of dinosaurs—where they must solve a problem, find a special object, or help someone before returning home.

The Magic Tree House Series Reading Order

The Magic Tree House series does not need to be read in order. Each book tells a complete story with its own resolution. Continuity is limited to recurring characters and the shared setting. Reading the books out of order does not cause confusion, as there are no overarching plots or cliffhangers connecting the volumes.

Explanation of reading order types

The Magic Tree House Series Characters

Jack and Annie are the central protagonists throughout the series—Jack is the thoughtful, book-loving older brother, while Annie is the impulsive and brave younger sister. Morgan le Fay and Merlin serve as the magical figures who send them on missions, with occasional appearances by other characters such as Teddy, Kathleen, and the enchanted tree house itself.

Setting of the The Magic Tree House Series

The stories begin in the quiet town of Frog Creek, Pennsylvania, inside a mysterious tree house filled with books. From there, the siblings travel to real historical eras and locations around the world, including pirate ships, rainforests, ancient Rome, and the American frontier.

Tone & Themes of the The Magic Tree House Series

The tone is adventurous and educational with short chapters and engaging illustrations. Core themes include curiosity about history, courage in unfamiliar situations, teamwork between siblings, and learning through direct experience.

Is the The Magic Tree House Series Worth Reading?

Yes, for children ages 6–9 who enjoy history, magic, and exciting adventures. The consistent format and mix of fact and fiction make it ideal for early chapter book readers.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

This is a wholesome children’s fantasy series with mild peril and adventure. There are no mature themes, violence, or romantic content.

The Magic Tree House series blends time-travel adventures with accessible history lessons through the travels of Jack and Annie. With its self-contained stories and familiar magical framework, it offers flexible reading for young readers. Mary Pope Osborne’s clear writing and focus on curiosity have made it a staple for beginning chapter book fans.