The Children of the Red King Books in Order

This page lists the complete The Children of the Red King reading order by Jenny Nimmo, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 9 books / 2002-2012

The Children of the Red King Reading Order

01 Midnight for Charlie Bone 2002 Buy

02 Charlie Bone and the Time Twister 2003 Buy

03 Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy / Charlie Bone and the Blue Boa 2004 Buy

04 Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors 2005 Buy

05 Charlie Bone and the Hidden King 2006 Buy

06 Charlie Bone and the Beast / Charlie Bone and the Wilderness Wolf 2007 Buy

07 Charlie Bone and the Shadow / Charlie Bone and the Shadow of Badlock 2008 Buy

08 Charlie Bone and the Red Knight 2009 Buy

09 Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy 2012 Buy

The Children of the Red King Books by Publication Order

2002 Midnight for Charlie Bone #1

2003 Charlie Bone and the Time Twister #2

2004 Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy / Charlie Bone and the Blue Boa #3

2005 Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors #4

2006 Charlie Bone and the Hidden King #5

2007 Charlie Bone and the Beast / Charlie Bone and the Wilderness Wolf #6

2008 Charlie Bone and the Shadow / Charlie Bone and the Shadow of Badlock #7

2009 Charlie Bone and the Red Knight #8

2012 Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy #9

Questions readers ask

What is the correct The Children of the Red King reading order?

The The Children of the Red King reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many The Children of the Red King books are there?

This catalog currently lists 9 The Children of the Red King books published across 2002-2012.

Who writes the The Children of the Red King books?

The Children of the Red King is listed as a book series by Jenny Nimmo.

Should I read The Children of the Red King in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read The Children of the Red King. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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