Magic Tree House is a popular children's book series written by Mary Pope Osborne. The series follows the adventures of siblings Jack and Annie as they travel through time and space in a magical tree house. The series has captivated young readers with its mix of adventure, history, and fantasy. In addition to the printed books, there is also an audio edition of the Magic Tree House series. These audio stories bring the magic and excitement of the books to life through narration and sound effects. They allow young listeners to enter the world of Jack and Annie and experience their adventures in a whole new way.
They allow young listeners to enter the world of Jack and Annie and experience their adventures in a whole new way. The Magic Tree House audio stories are narrated by the author, Mary Pope Osborne herself. Her warm and engaging voice draws listeners in and keeps them captivated throughout the story.
Magic Has No Borders (Hardcover)
This fantasy and science fiction teen anthology edited by Samira Ahmed and Sona Charaipotra contains a wide range of stories from fourteen bestselling, award-winning, and emerging writers from the South Asian diaspora that will surprise, delight, and move you. So read on, for after all, magic has no borders.
A pair of star-crossed lovers search for a way back to one another against all odds . . .
A girl fights for her life against a malignant, generations-old evil . . .
A peri seeks to reclaim her lost powers . . .
A warrior rebels against her foretold destiny . . .
With stories by:
- Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Ember in the Ashes series, and winner of the National Book Award and Printz Award for All My Rage
- Sayantani DasGupta, New York Times bestselling author of the Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond series
- Preeti Chhibber, author of Spider-Man’s Social Dilemma
- Sona Charaipotra, author of Symptoms of a Heartbreak and How Maya Got Fierce, and coauthor of The Rumor Game and Tiny Pretty Things, now a Netflix original series.
- Tanaz Bhathena, award-winning author of Hunted by the Sky and Of Light and Shadow
- Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Societyof Irregular Witches and the Celestial Trilogy
- Olivia Chadha, author of Rise of the Red Hand
- Nafiza Azad, author of William C. Morris Award nominee, The Candle and the Flame
- Tracey Baptiste, New York Times bestselling author of The Jumbies series and Minecraft: The Crash
- Naz Kutub, author of The Loophole
- Nikita Gill, bestselling author of Wild Embers and Fierce Fairytales
- Swati Teerdhala, author of the Tiger at Midnight trilogy
- Shreya Ila Anasuya, New Voices selection
- Tahir Abrar, New Voices selection
About the Author
Samira Ahmed is the New York Times bestselling and award winning author of the young adult novels Love, Hate, & Other Filters, Internment, Mad, Bad, & Dangerous to Know and Hollow Fires. She is also the author of the middle grade fantasy duology Amira & Hamza and the Ms. Marvel: Beyond the Limit comic series. She was born in Bombay, India, and grew up in Batavia, IL in a house that smelled like fried onions, garlic, and potpourri. She has lived in New York, Chicago, and Kauai, where she spent a year searching for the perfect mango. She invites you to visit her online at www.samiraahmed.com and on Twitter and Instagram @sam_aye_ahm.
Sona Charaipotra is the author of Symptoms of a Heartbreak and How Maya Got Fierce and coauthor of The Rumor Game and Tiny Pretty Things, now a Netflix original series. She earned a master’s degree in screenwriting from NYU and an MFA in creative writing from the New School. A working journalist, Sona has held editorial roles at People, TeenPeople, ABCNews.com, MSN, several parenting publications, the Barnes & Noble Teen Blog (RIP), and, most recently, as senior editor of trends and features at Parents.com. She has contributed to publications from the New York Times to TeenVogue. She is a former We Need Diverse Books board member, and she cofounded CAKE Literary, a boutique book packager focused on high concept diverse titles. Find her on the web talking about books, Bollywood movies, and chai.
Sangu Mandanna was four years old when she was chased by an elephant, wrote her first story about it, and decided this was what she wanted to do with her life. Seventeen years later, she read Frankenstein. It sent her into a writing frenzy that became The Lost Girl, a novel about death and love and the tie that binds the two together. Sangu lives in England with her husband and son.
Tracey Baptiste is the New York Times bestselling author of the middle grade novels Minecraft: The Crash, The Jumbies, Rise of the Jumbies, and The Jumbie God’s Revenge. A former elementary school teacher, Tracey is now on the faculty at Lesley University’s creative writing MFA program. Raised in Trinidad until she was fifteen, she now lives with her family in New Jersey. You can visit her online at traceybaptiste.com.
Swati Teerdhala is a storyteller at heart. After graduating from the University of Virginia with a BS in finance and BA in history, she tumbled into the marketing side of the technology industry. She’s passionate about many things, including how to make a proper cup of tea, the right ratio of curd to crust in a lemon tart, and diverse representation in the stories we tell. The Tiger at Midnight is her debut novel. She currently lives in New York City. You can visit her online at www.swatiteerdhala.com.
Praise For…
“A collection of fantastically diverse South Asian stories reimagining and recentering ancient tales by beloved and well-known names from young adult literature as well as intriguing new voices. this anthology pushes the boundaries of fantasy, drawing on a broad range of settings, figures, and tales from South Asian religions, mythologies, and history. engrossing, and entertaining.” — Kirkus Reviews
"This collection of short stories featuring South Asian characters and magic fills a void while celebrating culture and genre. As short story collections go, this strong selection featuring South Asian characters is joyous and original. Add it to the shelf." — School Library Journal
"Editors Ahmed and Charaipotra have gathered a host of South Asian authors and illustrators to create a marvelous anthology, with fourteen fantasy and science fiction stories that deeply explore legends, myths, and historical events, all reimagined from different regions and cultures in the South Asian diaspora. Readers will indeed find magic within this breadth of stories." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
- Young Adult Fiction / Short Stories, Collections & Anthologies
- Young Adult Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Anthologies
- Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy
- Young Adult Fiction / People & Places / Asia
- Young Adult Fiction / Science Fiction
A pair of star-crossed lovers search for a way back to one another against all odds . . .
The audio edition also includes background music and sound effects that enhance the overall listening experience. The audio stories are a great option for children who may struggle with reading or have difficulty focusing on long texts. They can listen to the stories while following along with the printed book, which helps improve their reading comprehension and fluency. The Magic Tree House audio stories are also a wonderful option for family road trips or quiet evenings at home. They provide entertainment for the whole family and offer a chance for children and parents to share in the joy of storytelling. Whether it's a thrilling adventure to ancient Egypt or a daring trip to the Wild West, the Magic Tree House audio stories allow children to use their imagination and go on exciting journeys without leaving the comfort of their own home. They provide a magical experience that will inspire a love of reading and ignite a sense of wonder in young listeners..
Reviews for "Discover the Power of Imagination with Magic Tree House Audio Stories"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really excited to try out the "Magic Tree House Audio Stories" as I had heard such great things about them. But I have to say, I was quite disappointed. The narration was monotonous and lacked the energy I was expecting from a children's audio book. The voices of the characters were also not very engaging and it made it difficult for me to get invested in the story. Overall, I found the experience to be quite lackluster and would not recommend it to others.
2. Michael - 1 star - I tried listening to the "Magic Tree House Audio Stories" with my kids during a road trip, and it was a complete letdown. The pacing of the story was incredibly slow and repetitive, making it hard to hold the attention of my children for more than a few minutes. Additionally, the sound effects were poorly executed and often felt out of place, further distracting from the already weak storytelling. I expected a lot more from this highly recommended series, but unfortunately, it fell flat for us.
3. Jennifer - 2 stars - I borrowed the "Magic Tree House Audio Stories" for my 7-year-old, hoping it would provide a fun and educational listening experience. However, I found the story to be too simplistic and the dialogue to be unrealistic. The characters lacked depth and the plot felt predictable and uninspiring. Furthermore, the audio quality was subpar, with static interruptions throughout, which made it even more challenging to enjoy the experience. I'm afraid this one was a miss for us.