Magic Tree House Books in Order
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Start with Dinosaurs Before Dark (1992), which is book 1, and read in numbered order. Sea Otter Sunrise (2025) is the latest book, number 40. Newest: Sea Otter Sunrise (2025).
- 1.
Dinosaurs Before Dark(1992)
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The Knight at Dawn(1993)
- 3.
Mummies in the Morning(1993)
- 4.
Pirates Past Noon(1994)
- 5.
Night of the Ninjas(1995)
- 6.
Afternoon on the Amazon(1995)
- 7.
Midnight on the Moon(1996)
- 8.
Dolphins at Daybreak(1997)
- 9.
Ghost Town at Sundown(1997)
- 10.
Lions at Lunchtime(1998)
- 11.
Polar Bears Past Bedtime(1998)
- 12.
- 13.
Day of the Dragon King(1998)
- 14.
Viking Ships at Sunrise(1998)
- 15.
Hour of the Olympics(1998)
- 16.
Tonight on the Titanic(1999)
- 17.
Buffalo Before Breakfast(1999)
- 18.
Tigers at Twilight(1999)
- 19.
Dingoes at Dinnertime(2000)
- 20.
Civil War on Sunday(2000)
- 21.
- 22.
Twister on Tuesday(2001)
- 23.
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- 25.
Good Morning, Gorillas(2002)
- 26.
Thanksgiving on Thursday(2002)
- 27.
High Tide in Hawaii(2003)
- 28.
A Big Day for Baseball(2017)
- 29.
- 30.
Warriors in Winter(2019)
- 31.
- 32.
Narwhal on a Sunny Night(2020)
- 33.
Late Lunch with Llamas(2020)
- 34.
Camp Time in California(2021)
- 35.
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Rhinos at Recess(2023)
- 37.
Time of the Turtle King(2023)
- 38.
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Sea Otter Sunrise(2025)
Newest
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Magic Tree House in?
Start with Dinosaurs Before Dark (1992), which is book 1, and read in numbered order. Sea Otter Sunrise (2025) is the latest book, number 40.
How many books are in Magic Tree House?
40 main books, published 1992–2025.
What is the latest Magic Tree House book?
The newest book in our reading order for Magic Tree House is "Sea Otter Sunrise" (2025).
Can I read Magic Tree House out of order?
It's best not to. The books build on each other, so reading out of order spoils earlier twists.
What should I read after Magic Tree House?
Readers who finish Magic Tree House often move on to Magic Tree House Merlin Missions. Each has a reading order on this site.