Magic Tree House Books 13–16 Boxed Set

Magic Tree House Books 13–16 Boxed Set collects four Jack and Annie adventures set in Roman Pompeii, imperial China, Dark Age Ireland and classical Greece. It suits readers ready for short chapter-book adventures with historical settings, though the listing gives a 96-page print length for the set, so check the edition details if page count matters.

At a glance

Four books: Vacation Under the Volcano, Day of the Dragon King, Viking Ships at Sunrise and Hour of the Olympics.
The adventures visit ancient Pompeii, imperial China, Dark Age Ireland and classical Greece.
Listing suggests ages 5–8 and kindergarten through grade 3.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$38.00~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Four connected adventure stories offer a ready-made series set rather than a single book.
Historical settings give young readers a story-led introduction to several past civilizations.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Random House Books for Young Readers
Publication date	May 27 2008
Language	English
Print length	96 pages
ISBN-10	0375846611
ISBN-13	978-0375846618

Reader information
Reading age	5 - 8 years
Grade level	Kindergarten - 3

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	13.34 x 2.72 x 19.69 cm
Weight listed	1.05 kg

What to know before buying

The listed 96-page print length is not clearly identified as applying to all four books together or to an individual volume. Confirm the format and page details for the selected edition if this affects your purchase.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Young readers moving into chapter books, particularly those interested in time-travel adventures and historical settings.
Families looking for four consecutive Magic Tree House stories in one boxed set.

Less suited to

Readers seeking nonfiction history rather than fictional adventures.
Buyers who need a confirmed per-book page count or a specific physical edition without checking its listing details.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.9 / 5 · 2,955 ratings

5 stars92%92%
4 stars7%7%
3 stars1%1%
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Customer feedback describes children enjoying the books and parents finding them helpful for encouraging reading, with educational interest and engaging stories also mentioned. That response is relevant for families choosing an accessible story-led set, while the listing's age guidance and historical settings are product claims rather than proof of a fit for every reader. The aggregate ratings are strongly positive, but they do not establish which particular features drive each rating.

Positive themes

Parents report that children enjoy the books and that they can encourage interest in reading.
Feedback mentions engaging stories and educational interest.

Frequently asked questions

Which books are included?

The set is identified as books 13–16: Vacation Under the Volcano, Day of the Dragon King, Viking Ships at Sunrise and Hour of the Olympics.

What ages is the set listed for?

The product details give a reading age of 5–8 years and a grade level of kindergarten through grade 3. Reading ability varies, so those ranges are a guide rather than a guarantee.

Where are the adventures set?

The description names Roman Pompeii, imperial China, Dark Age Ireland and classical Greece.

Does the 96-page listing mean 96 pages per book?

The details state “96 pages” but do not clarify whether this refers to an individual volume or the set. Check the selected edition's details if the page count matters.