The Spiderwick Chronicles Books in Order
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The Spiderwick Chronicles is a fantasy book series by Holly Black, published between 2003 and 2006, centered on the adventures of the Grace siblings—Jared, Simon, and Mallory—as they uncover magical beings and hidden worlds. The series explores themes of friendship, courage, and the supernatural, often through encounters with creatures like goblins and dwarves. A recurring element is the use of a magical stone that allows the characters to see the invisible, as they navigate a mysterious Victorian house and its secrets.
The Spiderwick Chronicles was first published in 2003 in the United States by Simon & Schuster.
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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2003 · Holly Black
The Field Guide is a 2003 book by Holly Black. It is book 1 of the series The Spiderwick Chronicles. Catalog genres: Fantasy.
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Buy on Amazon2003 · Tony DiTerlizzi
When Mallory and Jared attempt to rescue Simon from goblins, they use a magical stone which enables them to see things that are normally invisible.
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2005 · Tony DiTerlizzi
Presented as a must-have notebook for any young adventurer following Arthur Spiderwick and the Grace children, it includes tips for tracking faerie…
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A guide from the International Sprite League on how to recognize true sprites, how to catch them, and how to care for them and keep them happy.
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When Mallory and Jared attempt to rescue Simon from goblins, they use a magical stone which enables them to see things that are normally invisible.
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Mallory is kidnapped at her fencing meet. Her brothers Jared and Simon search for her near an old quarry, and their search leads them into an…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Spiderwick Chronicles books in?
Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “The Field Guide”.
How many books are in the The Spiderwick Chronicles series?
We list 7 books by Tony DiTerlizzi , published between 2003–2008.
Where can I buy the The Spiderwick Chronicles 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.