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.
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Buy on Amazon2002 · 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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Buy on AmazonCharlie 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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Buy on AmazonCharlie 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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Buy on Amazon2005 · 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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Buy on AmazonCharlie 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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Buy on Amazon2007 · 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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Buy on Amazon2008 · 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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Buy on AmazonCharlie 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.
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Buy on Amazon2011 · Jenny Nimmo
Timoken and his sister Zobayda, protected by a forest jinni but pursued by evil virideed, straddle the world of men and the world of enchantments as…
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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.