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Mary Pope Osbourne was born in College Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She grew up in military camps across the U.S.A. She graduated in the1970's. Her books are about how Annie and Jack from Frog Creek, Pennsylvania find a giant treehouse in the woods near their home. When they climb inside the treehouse, there are a bunch of books there. Whenever they begin to read, the adventure begins...

Jack and Annie go to their magic treehouse and travel back in time to help their friend Morgan. They find themselves in big trouble when the ninjas capture them and bring them to their master. Jack explains that their reason for being in ancient Japan and the ninjas agree to help. Their journey begins as Jack, Annie, and the ninjas try to find their way back to Frog Creek, Pennsylvania by using nature and avoiding the evil and dangerous Samuri.

Mary Pope Osborne is best known as the author of the Magic Tree House series, but she has also written many award-winning novels, picture books, story collections, and nonfiction books. She is a successful author and wife. She lives with her husband in New York City and travels the world to experience the different places and time periods that she uses in her books. So just open a Magic Tree House book and go back in time with her to places all over the world!

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