Magic Tree House Fun Facts 

194M+

books sold worldwide

39

languages

100+

countries

1.2M+

books donated

Global Impact

Global Impact

  • Over 194 million books sold worldwide since 1992
  • Translated into 39 languages and available in more than 100 countries
  • Armenian will become the 40th language (2026/27)
  • A #1 New York Times bestselling series, with over 320 weeks on the list
  • On the Indie Bestseller List almost every week since 2012
  • International bestsellers in Japan, Germany, Italy, France, and Korea
Books & Publishing

Books & Publishing

  • Mary Pope Osborne has written over 100 books for children and young adults
  • The series includes 68 fiction titles and 45 nonfiction Fact Trackers—all still in print
  • Over 10 million Fact Trackers sold since 2000
  • Mary continues to write new adventures, with at least one new book each year
  • A line of graphic novels launched in 2021, reaching a new generation of readers
Giving Back

Giving Back

  • Through the Classroom Adventures Program, Mary has donated over 1.2 million books
  • That’s more than $7.5 million in books supporting children and classrooms in need
  • Literacy, access, and a love of reading are at the heart of Mary’s work
Giving Why Teachers Love It

Giving Why Teachers Love It

  • Jack and Annie engage both boys and girls across grade levels
  • Stories span history, science, geography, animals, mythology, and more
  • Each book weaves in meaningful character lessons
  • Highly effective for ESL learners and students building reading confidence
  • Supports special needs learners with structure, familiarity, and illustrations
  • Engages gifted students with rich content and deeper learning connections
Beyond the Books

Beyond the Books

  • Magic Tree House On Stage brings the series to life through KIDS shows and Theatre
  • for Young Audience (TYA) productions
  • 240,000 people attended Magic Tree House: The Musical during its 54-city tour
  • A full-length Japanese anime feature film was released in 2011
  • The series continues to grow across theater, digital platforms, and new media
Connecting with Readers

Connecting with Readers

  • Readers, parents, and teachers are discovering Mary on Instagram, TikTok, and X
  • Mary Pope Osborne has her own YouTube channel featuring behind-the-scenes
  • moments, fan letters, and inspiration for readers of all ages.
  • MagicTreeHouse.com receives 288K+ monthly page views
  • The official Facebook page has 180K+ followers

Proven Impact

"The inclusion of Mary Pope Osborne’s books was seen as a major motivating factor in helping children not only learn to read, but to create the desire to read. It was clear from our analysis that Magic Tree House was unique in providing books that enhance other subject areas as well as the overall curriculum."


— Findings from a year-long study by NYU Professor Susan B. Neuman