The Thirteen Moons Books in Order
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The The Thirteen Moons series by Jean Craighead George includes 13 books published between 1969–1993.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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1969 · Jean Craighead George
During a cold spell in December, a song sparrow that has not migrated south must adapt to the changes that winter brings. The bird faces challenges…
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The moon of the mountain lions
1991 · Jean Craighead George
The book describes the experiences of a young mountain lion during the month of August in his natural habitat on the side of Mount Olympus, in…
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1992 · Jean Craighead George
The book describes the activities of a mother red squirrel during the month of April as she nurtures her newborn babies in the Bitterroot Valley of…
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1992 · Jean Craighead George
During December and January, a young mole in Kansas spends her waking hours searching for food in her network of underground tunnels. The story…
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1992 · Jean Craighead George
On a rainy March night, a salamander returns to the spring pond for the ancient mating dance of the salamanders. The story captures the natural…
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1992 · Jean Craighead George
The book describes the animal and plant life in a drought-parched desert during the month of July. It focuses on how a little wild pig adapts to the…
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1993 · Jean Craighead George
Chronicles a year in a black bear's life, beginning with her emerging from hibernation in Tennessee's Smoky Mountains during the spring thaw in…
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The moon of the monarch butterflies
1993 · Jean Craighead George
A female Monarch butterfly undertakes a solitary journey from Arkansas to Michigan, during which she lays eggs that will hatch and continue her life…
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1993 · Jean Craighead George
A great horned owl conducts a mid-January night inspection of his domain and the animals within it. The narrative focuses on the owl's observations…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Thirteen Moons books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The moon of the winter bird”. Start with “The moon of the winter bird.”
How many books are in the The Thirteen Moons series?
We list 13 books by Jean Craighead George , published between 1969–1993.
Where can I buy the The Thirteen Moons 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.