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Books by Mary Pope Osborne | Wonderlit

Books by Mary Pope Osborne

100 books · Ages 4–17

Known for the Magic Tree House and Mo and Molly series, Mary Pope Osborne writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–17, alongside 10 standalone books, exploring themes of history, curiosity & wonder, adventure.

Series

Dinosaurs Before Dark

Dinosaurs Before Dark

The Knight at Dawn

Magic Tree House

48 books · Ages 6–10

Mo and His Friends

Mo and Molly

1 book · Ages 6–9

Standing in the Light

1 book · Ages 8–12

Gets Programmed

The Magic School Bus

1 book · Ages 6–9

A Time to Dance: Virginia's Civil War Diary

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Gray-Eyed Goddess

Return to Ithaca

Tales from the Odyssey

2 books · Ages 8–12

Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs

Knights and Castles

Magic Tree House Fact Trackers

30 books · Ages 6–11

Dinosaurs Before Dark

Mummies in the Morning

Pirates Past Noon

Magic Tree House Graphic Novels

6 books · Ages 6–10

Standalone Books

Cover of Love Always, Blue

Love Always, Blue

Mary Pope Osborne

Fifteen-year-old Blue travels to New York City to visit her playwright father during a summer of family changes and crea

Cover of Last One Home

Mary Pope Osborne

With her father remarrying and her brother leaving for the service, twelve-year-old Bailey navigates a profound sense of

Cover of Pandora's Box

Mary Pope Osborne

For the child grappling with the weight of a mistake or wondering why bad things happen in the world, this classic myth

Cover of George Washington: Leader of a New Nation

George Washington: Leader of a New Nation

Mary Pope Osborne

Old prints, maps, and photographs bring the life of America's first president to light, following his journey to becomin

Cover of Haunted Waters

Mary Pope Osborne

Lord Huldbrand weds a mysterious sea maid named Undine, only to find himself protecting her from a faceless demon while

Cover of Adaline Falling Star

Adaline Falling Star

Mary Pope Osborne

For the child grappling with being caught between two worlds, this story offers a mirror for finding strength in a multi

Cover of Happy Birthday America

Happy Birthday America

Mary Pope Osborne

Fireworks and parades fill the air in this cozy look at a family enjoying the traditions and community spirit of a Fourt

Cover of The Brave Little Seamstress

The Brave Little Seamstress

Mary Pope Osborne

A quick-witted seamstress proves that brains beat brawn when she outsmarts the king and uses her cleverness to help her

Cover of Sleeping Bobby

Will Osborne, Mary Pope Osborne

A handsome prince falls under a powerful sleeping curse, leaving it to a brave and determined princess to break the spel

Cover of Kate and the Beanstalk

Kate and the Beanstalk

Mary Pope Osborne

For the child who needs to see that wit and bravery come in all sizes, this clever retelling swaps the traditional hero

By Age Range

Dinosaurs Before Dark

Pandora's Box

Mo and His Friends

Last One Home

Dinosaurs Before Dark

Pandora's Box

Love Always, Blue

Last One Home

George Washington: Leader of a New Nation

Common Themes

History Curiosity & Wonder Adventure Fear & Bravery Fantasy & Magic Teamwork & Collaboration Resilience & Perseverance Family & Siblings

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