There is also the addition of accurate dinosaur facts that contribute to further learning without it seeming contrived.The main characters, Jack and Annie, are a boy and a girl, without too strong of a focus on either, so this book is appealing to both genders.
It has plenty of suspense and a fairly simple, yet exciting plot. The first book in the series, Dinosaurs makes a great introduction to the set. This would also be a good read aloud for a younger child. Kids of this age can be easily daunted by books and tend to be drawn to the familiar. The predictable nature of these books adds to their appeal as it makes them easier to comprehend and also helps them stay familiar. While formulaic, predictable, and not particularly clever, this series serves the purpose of providing adventure at a fast moving pace for the new to chapter book set. I’ll post my full review here when it goes live on my blog.ĭinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House Series #1) by Mary Pope Osborne,Ī good transition into chapter books for the new reader. I can see why kids love them but I don’t know how much of these I would be able to handle has an adult haha.
I may read a few more but I won’t read the entire series. It’s a children’s chapter book and had some really interesting dynamics. I'm excited to continue on with the books as well as the graphic novels. There isn't necessarily much that happens, but the formatting, beautiful illustrations, and high energy of the story will definitely appeal to younger readers. The story itself follows Jack and Annie as they find a treehouse that magically allows them to travel places.
If there is one animal that attracts younger readers, it's dinosaurs. As the series opener, Mary Pope Osborne did an excellent job in choosing dinosaurs. I have no idea why I never continued on with the series, but I figured there's no better time than the present to go ahead and try to work my way through it now.
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