Children of the Red King Books in Order

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The Children of the Red King series follows Charlie Bone and his friends as they navigate a world where magic and destiny intertwine. Set in a hidden realm where descendants of the Red King possess magical abilities, the stories explore themes of family, loyalty, and the struggle against dark forces. The series centers on uncovering ancient secrets, protecting loved ones, and confronting threats that threaten both the magical and ordinary worlds.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Midnight for Charlie Bone

    Midnight for Charlie Bone

    2002 · Jenny Nimmo

    Charlie Bone is an ordinary boy until he is discovered to be "endowed," one of the magical descendants of the Red King. He is sent to Bloor's…

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  2. Cover of Charlie Bone and the time twister

    Charlie Bone and the time twister

    2002 · Jenny Nimmo

    During another year at Bloor's Academy, Charlie Bone runs into a new adventure involving a mysterious boy displaced out of time and a mysterious…

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  3. Cover of Charlie Bone and the invisible boy

    Charlie Bone and the invisible boy

    2004 · Jenny Nimmo

    Charlie and his friends unite to rescue Ollie, a boy who was turned invisible and made to live in the attics at Bloor's Academy for more than a year,…

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  4. Cover of The Castle of Mirrors

    The Castle of Mirrors

    2005 · Jenny Nimmo

    Charlie and his magically gifted friends and relatives band together to rescue Billy Raven, a young orphan, from a mysterious and dangerous couple…

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  5. Cover of Charlie Bone and the Hidden King

    Charlie Bone and the Hidden King

    2006 · Jenny Nimmo

    Charlie Bone wakes to find the city covered in snow and all the animals gone. Blessed the dog tells Billy there was a terrible shuddering of the…

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  6. Cover of Charlie Bone and the Beast

    Charlie Bone and the Beast

    2007 · Jenny Nimmo

    When Asa Pike, a Bloor's Academy student able to change into a beast at dusk, goes missing, twelve-year-old Charlie Bone suspects a new classmate,…

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  7. Cover of Charlie Bone and the shadow

    Charlie Bone and the shadow

    2008 · Jenny Nimmo

    Magically-gifted Charlie Bone, accompanied by his best friend's dog Runner Bean, comes to the rescue when the enchanter Count Harken takes revenge on…

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  8. Cover of Charlie Bone and the Red Knight

    Charlie Bone and the Red Knight

    2009 · Jenny Nimmo

    Charlie and the Children of the Red King must call upon all their strength to defeat the darkness and learn the fate of Charlie's family, the evil…

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Companion & related books

Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Children of the Red King books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Midnight for Charlie Bone”. Start with “Midnight for Charlie Bone.”

How many books are in the Children of the Red King series?

We list 9 books by Jenny Nimmo , published between 2002–2011.

Where can I buy the Children of the Red King books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.