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Adam Gidwitz

Adam Gidwitz Reading Order

6 series · 18 books · Born 1982-02-14

Action & AdventureFantasyYoung Adult

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.

A Tale Dark & Grimm Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2013)

Start with A Tale Dark & Grimm and read in order.

Start this series with A Tale Dark & Grimm

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#Title
1
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A Tale Dark & Grimm
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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In a Glass Grimmly
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Grimm Conclusion
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2013–2022)

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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#Title
1
Who Done It?
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Thalia Kids's Book Club: Guys Read Terrifying Tales
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Creativity Project
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Talk: Conversations About Race, Love & Truth
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5

Operation Kinderspion Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2025)

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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1
Max in the House of Spies
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Max in the Land of Lies
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

#Title
1
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The Inquisitor's Tale
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

#Title
1
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So You Want to Be a Jedi?
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Unicorn Rescue Society Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2018–2021)

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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1
Sasquatch and the Muckleshoot
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Basque Dragon
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Creature of the Pines
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Chupacabras of the Rio Grande
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Madre de Aguas of Cuba
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Secret of the Himalayas(With: Hena Khan)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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.

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