Memories and Life Lessons from the Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers on September 6, 2022
ISBN: 0593484541
Pages: 144
Genres: Biography/Autobiography
Format: Chapter Book Nonfiction
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In this book, author Mary Pope Osborne reflects on lessons found in her popular Magic Tree House series. The book is broken into ten chapters that encompass big-picture ideas such as discovering the magic of books, taking risks, and being kind to animals. Within each chapter there are smaller sections, each starting with a passage from one of the Magic Tree House books. These passages are followed by a short reflection from the author and then a succinct quote that brings the theme all together. The book has beautiful illustrations throughout and the end includes photos of Mary Pope Osborne’s life. This book would be perfect for either kids who enjoy the books now or older kids who loved this popular series as young children and who are ready to reflect on some of the important lessons found in these books.

Reviewed by Lindsay Varnum, Orono Public Library