Title: Books in Order: A Deep Dive into Renowned Author Mary Pope Osborne’s Literary Journey
Allow me to introduce you to Mary Pope Osborne, an esteemed author who boasts a myriad of children’s and Young Adult (YA) fiction under her belt. She’s primarily known for her tantalizing Magic Tree House fantasy/adventure series and the remarkable Tales from the Odyssey series. Born an army brat, Mary spent her early years in diverse locations like Oklahoma, Austria, Florida, and North Carolina, which significantly shaped her adventurous spirit and stirred her ongoing wanderlust, subsequently reflecting in her writing. Among her numerous accolades, she also held the title of the President of the Authors Guild between 1993 and 1997.
What distinguishes Osborne is her unique hybrid writing style that flawlessly melds real-world experiences with fantastical elements, creating relatable yet thrilling narratives for young readers. Her books, replete with captivating characters and innovative plots, have successfully kindled the joy of reading among countless children worldwide.
The Trailblazing Debut
Osborne’s literary journey commenced in 1982 with the semi-autobiographical Run, Run, As Fast As You Can. This riveting narrative presented a candid peek into the life of a young girl flourishing in a military family. Her debut was well received, following which a publisher suggested Mary to venture into children’s literature. This marked the genesis of her acclaimed Magic Tree House series.
Magical Chronicles: Books in Order
After a year dedicated to meticulous planning, a new literary sensation was born – the mesmerizing Magic Tree House series. Below is a list of Mary Pope Osborne’s books in order of when they were initially released:
Publication Order of Magic Tree House Books
| Dinosaurs Before Dark / Valley of the Dinosaurs | (1992) |    |
| The Knight at Dawn / Castle of Mystery | (1993) | |
| Mummies in the Morning / Secret of the Pyramid | (1993) | |
| Pirates Past Noon / Pirates’ Treasure! | (1994) | |
| Night of the Ninjas | (1995) | |
| Afternoon on the Amazon | (1995) | |
| Sunset of the Sabertooth / Mammoth to the Rescue | (1996) | |
| Midnight on the Moon / Moon Mission! | (1996) | |
| Dolphins at Daybreak | (1996) | |
| Ghost Town at Sundown / A Wild West Ride | (1997) | |
| Lions at Lunchtime / Lions on the Loose | (1998) | |
| Vacation Under the Volcano / Racing with Gladiators | (1998) | |
| Polar Bears Past Bedtime / Icy Escape! | (1998) | |
| Day of the Dragon King / Palace of the Dragon King | (1998) | |
| Viking Ships at Sunrise / Voyage of the Vikings | (1998) | |
| Hour of the Olympics | (1998) | |
| Tonight on the Titanic | (1999) | |
| Buffalo Before Breakfast | (1999) | |
| Tigers at Twilight | (1999) | |
| Dingoes at Dinnertime | (2000) | |
| Civil War on Sunday | (2000) | |
| Revolutionary War on Wednesday | (2000) | |
| Twister on Tuesday | (2001) | |
| Earthquake in the Early Morning | (2001) | |
| Stage Fright on a Summer Night | (2002) | |
| Good Morning, Gorillas | (2002) | |
| Thanksgiving on Thursday | (2002) | |
| High Tide in Hawaii | (2003) | |
| A Big Day for Baseball | (2017) | |
| Hurricane Heroes in Texas | (2018) | |
| Warriors in Winter | (2019) | |
| To the Future, Ben Franklin! | (2019) | |
| Narwhal on a Sunny Night | (2020) | |
| Late Lunch with Llama s |
(2020) | |
| Camp Time in California | (2021) | |
| Sunlight on the Snow Leopard | (2022) | |
| Rhinos at Recess | (2023) | |
| Time of the Turtle King | (2023) | |
| Windy Night with Wild Horses | (2024) | |