Avi
11
Book Series
96
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Best for beginners - Start with "Snail Tale" (1972)
Publication Order of Crispin Books
Popular choice - Start with "The Cross of Lead" (2002)
Publication Order of Dimwood Forest Books
Popular choice - Start with "Poppy" (1995)
Chronological Order of Dimwood Forest Books
Popular choice - Start with "Ragweed" (1999)
About the Author
About Avi Working under the pen name of Avi, Edward Irving Wortis is an American author of children’s novels and Young Adult fiction. An imaginative and intelligent writer, his work stands out as some of the best of its genre, appealing to many readers from around the world. Drawing in an international audience, his stories resonate with many, regardless of who they are or where they’re from. Becoming a household name for many, his pseudonym of Avi is well regarded, as he always has something to say through his writing. With a long and illustrious writing career, he has an extensive back-catalog of work, publishing a large number of books over the years. He’s also produced several series, too, ensuring his many young readers continue to come back for more time and time ag. Avi is the author of over 96 books across 11 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Avi has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Beyond the Western Sea Books
2 books
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The Escape from Home In 'The Escape from Home', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Beyond the Western Sea Books saga.(1996) ⭐ Start here
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Lord Kirkle's Money / Into The Storm Experience the magic of 'Lord Kirkle's Money / Into The Storm' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Beyond the Western Sea Books universe.(1996) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Crispin Books
3 books
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The Cross of Lead Experience the magic of 'The Cross of Lead' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Crispin Books universe.(2002)
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At the Edge of the World 'At the Edge of the World' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Crispin Books series, set in the world Avi has created.(2006)
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The End of Time 'The End of Time' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Crispin Books series, set in the world Avi has created.(2010)
Publication Order of Dimwood Forest Books
7 books
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Poppy In 'Poppy', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Dimwood Forest Books saga.(1995)
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Poppy and Rye Join the adventure in 'Poppy and Rye' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Dimwood Forest Books series by Avi.(1997)
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Ragweed Experience the magic of 'Ragweed' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Dimwood Forest Books universe.(1999)
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Ereth's Birthday 'Ereth's Birthday' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dimwood Forest Books series, set in the world Avi has created.(2000)
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Poppy's Return In 'Poppy's Return', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Dimwood Forest Books saga.(2005)
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Poppy and Ereth Experience the magic of 'Poppy and Ereth' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Dimwood Forest Books universe.(2009)
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Ragweed and Poppy Experience the magic of 'Ragweed and Poppy' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Dimwood Forest Books universe.(2020)
Chronological Order of Dimwood Forest Books
7 books
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Ragweed Experience the magic of 'Ragweed' as it builds upon the beloved Chronological Order of Dimwood Forest Books universe.(1999)
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Ragweed and Poppy Experience the magic of 'Ragweed and Poppy' as it builds upon the beloved Chronological Order of Dimwood Forest Books universe.(2020)
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Poppy In 'Poppy', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Chronological Order of Dimwood Forest Books saga.(1995)
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Poppy and Rye Join the adventure in 'Poppy and Rye' as the story unfolds across the Chronological Order of Dimwood Forest Books series by Avi.(1997)
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Ereth's Birthday 'Ereth's Birthday' is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Dimwood Forest Books series, set in the world Avi has created.(2000)
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Poppy's Return In 'Poppy's Return', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Chronological Order of Dimwood Forest Books saga.(2005)
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Poppy and Ereth Experience the magic of 'Poppy and Ereth' as it builds upon the beloved Chronological Order of Dimwood Forest Books universe.(2009)
Publication Order of Midnight Magic Books
3 books
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Midnight Magic 'Midnight Magic' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Midnight Magic Books series by Avi.(1999)
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Murder at Midnight In 'Murder at Midnight', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Midnight Magic Books series by Avi.(2009)
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City of Magic 'City of Magic' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Midnight Magic Books series by Avi.(2022)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
41 books
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Snail Tale In 'Snail Tale', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1972)
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Emily Upham's Revenge The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Emily Upham's Revenge', another thrilling entry from Avi.(1978)
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The History Of Helpless Harry 'The History Of Helpless Harry' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Avi has created.(1980)
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Shadrach's Crossing Join the adventure in 'Shadrach's Crossing' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Avi.(1983)
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The Fighting Ground The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Fighting Ground', another thrilling entry from Avi.(1984)
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Devil's Race Join the adventure in 'Devil's Race' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Avi.(1984)
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Wolf Rider In 'Wolf Rider', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1986)
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The Man Who Was Poe 'The Man Who Was Poe' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Avi has created.(1989)
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The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle In 'The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1990)
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Nothing But the Truth The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Nothing But the Truth', another thrilling entry from Avi.(1991)
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"Who Was That Masked Man, Anyway?" Experience the magic of '"Who Was That Masked Man, Anyway?"' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1992)
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Blue Heron 'Blue Heron' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Avi has created.(1992)
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City of Light, City of Dark The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'City of Light, City of Dark', another thrilling entry from Avi.(1993)
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Punch with Judy The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Punch with Judy', another thrilling entry from Avi.(1993)
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Smugglers' Island Join the adventure in 'Smugglers' Island' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Avi.(1994)
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Perloo The Bold Experience the magic of 'Perloo The Bold' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1998)
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Night Journeys 'Night Journeys' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Avi has created.(2000)
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City of Orphans Join the adventure in 'City of Orphans' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Avi.(2000)
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The Secret School 'The Secret School' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Avi has created.(2001)
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Don't You Know There's a War On? 'Don't You Know There's a War On?' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Avi has created.(2001)
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The Grow Home Join the adventure in 'The Grow Home' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Avi.(2001)
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The Good Dog 'The Good Dog' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Avi has created.(2001)
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The Mayor of Central Park 'The Mayor of Central Park' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Avi has created.(2003)
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Never Mind! In 'Never Mind!', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2004)
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The Book Without Words Experience the magic of 'The Book Without Words' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2005)
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The Traitors' Gate The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Traitors' Gate', another thrilling entry from Avi.(2007)
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Iron Thunder In 'Iron Thunder', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2007)
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The Seer of Shadows The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Seer of Shadows', another thrilling entry from Avi.(2008)
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A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End Experience the magic of 'A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2008)
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Hard Gold Join the adventure in 'Hard Gold' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Avi.(2008)
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Sophia's War Experience the magic of 'Sophia's War' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(2012)
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Catch You Later, Traitor 'Catch You Later, Traitor' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Avi has created.(2015)
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Old Wolf 'Old Wolf' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Avi has created.(2015)
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School of the Dead In 'School of the Dead', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Avi.(2016)
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The Unexpected Life of Oliver Cromwell Pitts In 'The Unexpected Life of Oliver Cromwell Pitts', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2017)
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The Player King In 'The Player King', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2017)
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The End of the World and Beyond The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The End of the World and Beyond', another thrilling entry from Avi.(2019)
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Gold Rush Girl Join the adventure in 'Gold Rush Girl' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Avi.(2020)
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Loyalty Join the adventure in 'Loyalty' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Avi.(2022)
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The Secret Sisters Join the adventure in 'The Secret Sisters' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Avi.(2023)
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Lost in the Empire City In 'Lost in the Empire City', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(2024)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
23 books
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No More Magic 'No More Magic' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Avi.(1975)
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Man from the Sky Experience the magic of 'Man from the Sky' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.(1980)
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A Place Called Ugly In 'A Place Called Ugly', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.(1981)
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Who Stole the Wizard of Oz? 'Who Stole the Wizard of Oz?' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Avi.(1981)
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Sometimes I Think I Hear My Name The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'Sometimes I Think I Hear My Name', another thrilling entry from Avi.(1982)
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S O R Losers Join the adventure in 'S O R Losers' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Avi.(1984)
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Bright Shadow In 'Bright Shadow', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.(1985)
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Romeo and Juliet--Togetherat Last Join the adventure in 'Romeo and Juliet--Togetherat Last' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Avi.(1987)
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Something Upstairs Experience the magic of 'Something Upstairs' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.(1988)
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Windcatcher 'Windcatcher' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Avi has created.(1991)
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The Bird, the Frog, and the Light The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'The Bird, the Frog, and the Light', another thrilling entry from Avi.(1994)
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The Barn 'The Barn' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Avi has created.(1994)
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Tom, Babette, & Simon Experience the magic of 'Tom, Babette, & Simon' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.(1995)
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Finding Providence 'Finding Providence' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Avi has created.(1997)
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Abigail Takes the Wheel Join the adventure in 'Abigail Takes the Wheel' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Avi.(1999)
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Keep Your Eye on Amanda! The Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series continues with 'Keep Your Eye on Amanda!', another thrilling entry from Avi.(1999)
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Amanda Joins the Circus Experience the magic of 'Amanda Joins the Circus' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.(1999)
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The Christmas Rat Join the adventure in 'The Christmas Rat' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Avi.(2000)
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Captain Grey Join the adventure in 'Captain Grey' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Avi.(2000)
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Encounter At Easton In 'Encounter At Easton', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.(2000)
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Prairie School Join the adventure in 'Prairie School' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Avi.(2001)
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Silent Movie Experience the magic of 'Silent Movie' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas universe.(2003)
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The End of the Beginning 'The End of the Beginning' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world Avi has created.(2004)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
4 books
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Things That Sometimes Happen The Publication Order of Short Story Collections series continues with 'Things That Sometimes Happen', another thrilling entry from Avi.(1970)
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What Do Fish Have to Do With Anything? Join the adventure in 'What Do Fish Have to Do With Anything?' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Avi.(1997)
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Strange Happenings Join the adventure in 'Strange Happenings' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Avi.(2006)
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The Most Important Thing Join the adventure in 'The Most Important Thing' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Avi.(2017)
Publication Order of Collections
1 books
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Poems Don't Discriminate: Reality Check 'Poems Don't Discriminate: Reality Check' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world Avi has created.(2023)
Publication Order of I Can Read: Level 4 Books
1 books
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Finding Providence 'Finding Providence' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of I Can Read: Level 4 Books series, set in the world Avi has created.(1997)
Publication Order of Anthologies
4 books
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When I Was Your Age: Original Stories about Growing Up Join the adventure in 'When I Was Your Age: Original Stories about Growing Up' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Avi.(1996)
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From One Experience to Another 'From One Experience to Another' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Avi has created.(1997)
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Acting Out 'Acting Out' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Avi has created.(2008)
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Half-Minute Horrors Experience the magic of 'Half-Minute Horrors' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(2009)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Avi?
Avi is a bestselling author known for 11 book series containing over 96 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Beyond the Western Sea Books, Publication Order of Crispin Books, Publication Order of Dimwood Forest Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Avi book series to start with?
For readers new to Avi's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 41 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Avi's writing.
Q: How many books has Avi written?
Avi has written over 96 books across 11 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.