Magic Faraway Tree Books in Order

The Magic Faraway Tree books are Jacqueline Wilson’s modern return to a classic fantasy setup: an ordinary group of kids find a wild, secret wood, climb an enormous tree, and end up in a different magical world every time they reach the top.

In these stories, three children, Milo, Mia, and Birdy, stumble into the Enchanted Wood and quickly realise it doesn’t follow normal rules. The Faraway Tree is full of strange neighbours and unexpected helpers, and the “land” at the top can switch from visit to visit.

Nothing stays put for long.

A New Adventure sets up the core pattern: explore the wood, make friends, make mistakes, and then deal with whatever the current land throws at you. Some visits are playful and sparkling, others are genuinely dangerous, and the children have to rely on each other to get home again.

A Christmas Adventure takes the same ingredients and adds winter chaos, with festive magic, chilly landscapes, and the pressure to help someone else before it’s too late. It keeps the series’ mix of wonder and mild peril, and it leans into cosy holiday feelings without losing the sense of risk.

These books are built for readers who want fantasy that moves fast and doesn’t get bogged down in complicated lore. The chapters are punchy, the imagination is big, and the emotional stakes stay kid-sized, friendship, bravery, and learning when to ask for help.