Dinosaurs Before Dark, Mary Pope Osborne
Dinosaurs Before Dark, Mary Pope Osborne
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Dinosaurs Before Dark

Author: Mary Pope Osborne

Narrator: Mary Pope Osborne

Unabridged: 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/11/2006


Synopsis

Jack and Annie are just regular kids who get transported back to the prehistoric era by a mysterious tree house in the first book of the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time, trusted by kids, parents, and educators alike!

“Mary Pope Osborne’s best-selling Magic Tree House series [has turned] more kids into readers than just about any other series you can name.”—The New York Times

The tree house started to spin. It spun faster and faster. Then everything was still. Absolutely still.

Where did the tree house come from?

Before Jack and his sister, Annie, can find out, the mysterious tree house in the woods whisks them to the prehistoric past, where they encounter a Pteranodon, Anatosaurus, Triceratops, and the notorious T-Rex. Now, they must figure out how to get home safe and sound. Can they do it before dark…or will they become a dinosaur’s dinner?

The Magic Tree House series has been beloved by children, parents, and educators for generations. Packed with fascinating facts and detailed black-and-white illustrations, each unique Magic Tree House adventure is sure to inspire a love of reading—and adventure—in every kid who joins Jack and Annie!

Jack and Annie return to the magic tree house in Book #2: The Knight at Dawn! And don’t miss the graphic novel adaptation of Dinosaurs Before Dark, available now!

Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid?

Magic Tree House: Where the adventure begins! Start with the original 28 books featuring Jack and Annie that are perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books.Magic Tree House Graphic Novels: Jack and Annie's original adventures come to life with full-color and vibrant art, perfect for graphic novel fans.Merlin Missions: Jack and Annie return in these 25 more challenging adventures for the experienced reader.Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions that go more in-depth on your favorite Magic Tree House adventures.History’s Heroes: Jack and Annie find historical figures from all over the world to save the Magic Tree House in these extended full-color adventures.

About The Author

Mary Pope Osborne is the author of all the Magic Tree House books, as well as American Tall Tales and New York’s Bravest for Knopf. The author lives in Goshen, CT.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jenny on May 28, 2021

These short field guides tie into one of the Magic Tree House books. This is the first one and ties into the first in the series, Dinosaurs Before Dark. There are several illustrations and photographs. It was a quick read, and while not that informative for me, for the age it is meant for, it would......more

Goodreads review by The_Sunflower_Reader on June 25, 2021

Loved it ! Even as a sixteen year old I still thought this book was really fun !! Will be reading more of these !......more

Goodreads review by Karine on January 08, 2023

2.5⭐️ Good book, this book give great facts about Dinosaurs, has pictures and give great research tips. To love this book you should probably also love dinosaurs 🦕......more

Goodreads review by Carter on September 18, 2012

a lot of facts in this book......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on December 10, 2020

Summary: Dinosaurs (Magic Tree House Research Guide, #1) by Will Osborne is a hand in hand book to the Magic Tree House series book Dinosaurs Before Dark. This book is after the return of Jack and Annie when they are still left with questions. They want to know when the dinosaurs lived, what other a......more