DEC. 23, 2010 -- The St. Louis County Library Foundation and Pudd'nHead Books will present the authors of the Magic Tree House series, Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce, on Monday, Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Library Headquarters, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

The library will be closed for normal business until 5:30 p.m. on the day of the event. The Magic House will host pre-event activities when doors open at 5:30 p.m.

The program is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase at the event from Pudd'nHead Books. Books for signing must be purchased at the event.

In the latest installment of the Magic Tree House series, "A Crazy Day with Cobras," Jack and Annie travel to India to save Merlin's penguin from a terrible spell. The companion research guide "Snakes and Other Reptiles," adds another dimension to this immensely popular chapter book series.

The first Magic Tree House book was published in 1992, introducing the world to Jack and Annie, a brother and sister who discover a magical tree house filled with books. Since then, the magic tree house has taken the siblings on adventures around the world and through time. Since its debut, the hugely popular Magic Tree House series has sold 70 million copies in North America alone and continues to be one of the most renowned and beloved children's series today. The series has been translated into 28 different languages in 31 countries, and is widely regarded among children, teachers, and parents alike for its power to instill a passion for reading.

Mary Pope Osborne is the critically acclaimed author of all the Magic Tree House books and numerous other novels, picture books, and nonfiction titles. Her sister, Natalie Pope Boyce, is the coauthor of the bestselling Magic Tree House Research Guides and a seasoned traveler.

See the Sprout calendar for details on this event.

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