Adam Gidwitz Reading Order
6 series · 18 books · Born 1982-02-14
Adam Gidwitz crafts imaginative fantasy adventures that blend dark fairy tale retellings with accessible storytelling for young readers. His debut trilogy A Tale Dark & Grimm earned widespread acclaim and a 2017 Newbery Honor, with the first book later adapted into a Netflix animated series. Across multiple series and standalone novels, Gidwitz combines elements of adventure, humor, and magic to create stories that appeal to middle grade and young adult audiences.
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A Tale Dark & Grimm Series
Complete3 books (2010–2013)
Adam Gidwitz's completed fantasy trilogy for young adult readers spans from 2010 to 2013 and should be read in publication order beginning with A Tale Dark & Grimm. The series includes three books: A Tale Dark & Grimm, In a Glass Grimmly, and The Grimm Conclusion. Each entry blends action and adventure within a darkly fantastical framework designed for the young adult audience.
Start with A Tale Dark & Grimm and read in order.
Start this series with A Tale Dark & Grimm
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Anthologies Series
Likely Complete5 books (2013–2022)
Adam Gidwitz edited five anthologies published between 2013 and 2022, each collecting stories from multiple authors. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Who Done It?. The series appears to be complete and spans fantasy, young adult, and action-adventure genres, offering diverse tales curated by Gidwitz across themes ranging from mystery to social dialogue.
Start with Who Done It?, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Who Done It?
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Operation Kinderspion Series
Ongoing2 books (2024–2025)
Operation Kinderspion is a two-book young adult fantasy adventure series by Adam Gidwitz, with the first installment published in 2024 and the second in 2025. The series is currently ongoing, with more books expected to follow. Readers should begin with Max in the House of Spies and continue in publication order to experience the story as intended.
Start with Max in the House of Spies and read in order.
Start this series with Max in the House of Spies
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Complete1 book (2016–2016)
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Series
Complete1 book (2015–2015)
The Unicorn Rescue Society Series
Likely Complete6 books (2018–2021)
The Unicorn Rescue Society is a six-book fantasy adventure series for young readers by Adam Gidwitz, published between 2018 and 2021. The complete series follows publication order, beginning with Sasquatch and the Muckleshoot and concluding with The Secret of the Himalayas, cowritten with Hena Khan. Each standalone adventure takes readers to different locations around the world to encounter legendary creatures in need of rescue.
Start with Sasquatch and the Muckleshoot, the first of 6 books in the The Unicorn Rescue Society series.
Start this series with Sasquatch and the Muckleshoot
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Adam Gidwitz written?
- Adam Gidwitz has written 18 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Adam Gidwitz series?
- Here are the first books in Adam Gidwitz's series: A Tale Dark & Grimm: A Tale Dark & Grimm; Anthologies: Who Done It?; Operation Kinderspion: Max in the House of Spies; The Unicorn Rescue Society: Sasquatch and the Muckleshoot.
- What order should I read Adam Gidwitz's books?
- We recommend reading Adam Gidwitz's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Adam Gidwitz still writing new books?
- Yes, Adam Gidwitz has 1 ongoing series: Operation Kinderspion.