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John Bellairs Reading Order

1 series · 31 books

John Bellairs was an influential American writer celebrated for his captivating blend of fantasy and Gothic mystery aimed at young readers. Active from 1966 to 2004, he produced a total of 31 works within a single series alongside several standalone novels, with his most acclaimed book being The Face in the Frost. His stories, often illustrated by Edward Gorey, continue to enchant audiences with their unique charm and atmospheric storytelling.

Standalone Novels Series

31 books

#Title
1
Beast under the Wizard's Bridge - the House with a Clock in Its Walls 8
2
Gargoyle in the Dump
3
Magic Mirrors (NESFA's Choice)
4
Sign of the Sinister Sorcerer - the House with a Clock in Its Walls 12
5
The Best of John Bellairs (The Curse of the Blue Figurine / The Mummy, the Will and the Crypt / The Spell of the Sorcerer's Skull)
6
The Hand of the Necromancer
7
St. Fidgeta and other parodies
1966
8
The pedant and the shuffly
1968
9
The Face in the Frost
1969
10
The Treasure of Alpheus Winterborn
1985
11
The Dark Secret of Weatherend
1986
12
John Bellairs Boxed Set
1988
13
The Lamp from the Warlock's Tomb
1989
14
The Trolley to Yesterday
1989
15
The Secret of the Underground Room
1990
16
The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder
1993
17
The Ghost in the Mirror
1994
18
The Best of John Bellairs
1998
19
The Drum, the Doll, and the Zombie
1999
20
The Eyes of the Killer Robot
1999
21
The Revenge of the Wizard's Ghost
1999
22
The Chessmen of Doom
2000
23
The House with a Clock in Its Walls
2000
24
The Doom of the Haunted Opera
2001
25
The Figure in the Shadows
2001
26
The Letter, the Witch, and the Ring
2001
27
Ghost in the Mirror / House with a Clock in Its Walls
2002
28
The Curse of the Blue Figurine
2004
29
The Mansion in the Mist
2004
30
The Mummy, the Will, and the Crypt
2004
31
The Spell of the Sorcerer's Skull
2004

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has John Bellairs written?
John Bellairs has written 31 books across 1 series. Their published works span from 1966 to 2004.

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