The Adventures of Megan Ryder

       Megan is an only child of divorced parents who share custody. She lives primarily with an aunt and her mother, but her parents are still good friends. Her dad is a international reporter and travels to many exotic locations. Through their exchange of letters and trips they take together as father and daughter, Megan still manages to stay close to her dad. 

       Megan's love of writing is apparent out of all of the other characters in the Magic Attic series. Her diary submissions are sprinkled throughout all of her chapters, not just at the end of each book. Someday Megan wants to grow up to be a published author just like her grandfather and father before her.

The Magic Attic Megan Doll Profile:

Left, "Downhill Megan" book cover
Right, Megan's gold lame ski jacket

Full Name: Megan Ryder, nickname "Megs" or "Red"
Birthday: October first
Favorite Color: yellow
Birthstone: pink tourmaline
Siblings: only child
Hobbies: writing and reading mysteries, animal lover
Pets: a cat named ginger
Sports: skiing
Cultural Identity: English origins, moved to America
Grade & School: 5th grade, Lincoln Elementary
Parents Professions: mother: attorney and father: international correspondent

Quote from Megan's Diary:

       "I've done a lot of thinking about courage and what it really means to me. I think it meant being brave about leaving home for the very first time. During the adventure, there were times when I guess I just wanted my mother to come to my rescue. But I knew she'd want me to use my head, so I tried hard to take care of myself. And I did, plus helping some people out." Megan from 'Downhill Megan'

Our Artifacts for the Megan Ryder Magic Attic Doll and Books:

• A Week From A Little Girl's Diary, 1920 - an everyday account from a girl's diary (third grade?) about her mother, her doll, and her future hopes and dreams

Left, ''Cowgirl Megan" book cover
Right, Megan's cowgirl blouse and jacket

Books & Accessories for the Megan Ryder Doll:

• The following accessories manufactured and sold for the Megan doll based upon her book "Cowgirl Megan" included: western-style costume with skirt, studded blouse, white cowgirl hat and gold-fringed jacket, a wooden guitar and case, a pitchfork and feedbucket and barn stool!
• The following accessories manufactured and sold for the Megan doll based upon her book "Megan's Masquerade" included: a diamond printed masquerade gown and slippers, a black mask, a silver tea set with table and chairs, a delicate cameo necklace and a dressy fan
• The following accessories manufactured and sold for the Megan doll based upon her book "Downhill Megan" included: a gold lame parka with sweater, ski pants and mittens, skis and poles, a wooden sled, furry boots, and even a soft husky puppy (stuffed that is)
• The following accessories manufactured and sold for the Megan doll based upon her book "Princess Megan" included: a brilliant purple gown, slippers, hat and cape, a gold-tasseled unicorn wall-hanging, gold coins and a drawstring purse
• The following accessories manufactured and sold for the Megan doll based upon her book "Megan's Balancing Act" included: a gold lame leotard with hair scrunchie and slippers, a blue striped gym mat and trampoline, a wooden balance beam, gym bag and towel
• The following accessories manufactured and sold for the Megan doll based upon her book "Megan & The Borealis Butterfly" included: ?
• The following accessories manufactured and sold for the Megan doll based upon her book "Megan in Ancient Greece" included: a pleated white crepe tunic trimmed in gold, a hair braid attachment, ancient jewels, pillar, tragedy and comedy masks

Left, "Megan's Masquerade" book cover
Right, Megan's masquerade costume and mask.

Research on The Web for Themes Found in Some Books About Megan's Adventures:

Cowgirl Megan by Trisha Magraw - - Informative video artifacts based upon themes found in Megan's adventure on a ranch through the mirror . . .

• Megan meets a rock climber - Climbing Kids with Hatt Adventures in Sussex,
• Megan learns that disabilities don't always equal handicaps - Top 5 mistakes people make when dealing with disabled people, Climbing with a disability, Climbing a wall as a below the knee amputee, 
• Megan dreams of being an ambassador someday - How to be a diplomat, 
• Megan and the Wild West Rodeo - Meet the 10-Year-Old Rodeo Pro, 
• Megan learns to trick ride on horses - Haley Ganzel's Trick Riding Legacy, 

Megan's Masquerade by Trisha Magraw: Informative video artifacts based upon themes found in Megan's adventure at a fancy masquerade ball through the mirror . . .

• Megan's class buries a time capsule - a 5th Grade Time Capsule, Time Capsule Gets Opened,
• Megan meets American Revolutionaries at a dance - 18th Century Social Dance, Revolutionary War Ballad, 
• Megan delivers a secret message - America's First Spymaster, Liberty's Kids 116 - One Life to Lose,

Downhill Megan by Trisha Magraw: - Informative video artifacts based upon themes found in Megan's adventure in the Swiss Alps through the mirror . . .

• Megan gets 'cold feet'  or anxiety - Fight Flight Freeze, 
• Megan learns a little French - French Language Learning in the French Swiss Alps, 
• Megan visits a ski resort in the French Swiss Alps - From Zermatt to St. Moritz, Swiss Alps Ski Village
• Megan solves a mystery - The Case of the Broken Vase, Kid Detectives: Mystery Rock, 
• Megan learns to ski - Learn to Ski with a father and daughter team, Teach children skiing Episode 1.