Children of the Lamp Books in Order
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The Children of the Lamp series follows twelve-year-old twins John and Philippa Gaunt, who discover they are descendants of djinn and possess supernatural abilities. Set across various global locations, the series involves the twins and their djinn-uncle Nimrod in adventures that often involve recovering lost artifacts, confronting ancient mysteries, and facing threats from mystical organizations. The stories blend elements of adventure, magic, and folklore, with recurring themes of family, legacy, and the responsibilities of power.
Books in this series
Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.
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Buy on Amazon2004 · P. B. Kerr
In this 2004 novel by P. B. Kerr, twelve-year-old twins John and Philippa Gaunt discover they are descended from djinn, gaining powers to grant…
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In this 2005 novel, twelve-year-old twins Philippa and John have more adventures when they become involved in an international escapade involving the…
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Buy on Amazon2006 · P. B. Kerr
In the third book of the Children of the Lamp series, djinn twins John and Philippa Gaunt pursue a magical mystery that takes them from New York to…
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Buy on Amazon2007 · P. B. Kerr
Djinn twins John and Philippa embark on another adventure around the globe and into unknown worlds, racing to rescue their mother from her fate as…
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Buy on Amazon2009 · P. B. Kerr
John and Philippa Gaunt are drawn into a mystery reaching into the Amazon jungle after a collection of Incan artifacts goes missing. The Blue Djinn…
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What order should I read the Children of the Lamp books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The Akhenaten Adventure”.
How many books are in the Children of the Lamp series?
We list 7 books by P. B. Kerr , published between 2004–2011.
Where can I buy the Children of the Lamp books?
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