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ⓘ About Avi
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. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, Avi has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Avi
The Escape from Home
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Beyond the Western Sea Books with The Escape from Home, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Lord Kirkle's Money / Into The Storm
Lord Kirkle's Money / Into The Storm continues the Publication Order of Beyond the Western Sea Books story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Cross of Lead
The Cross of Lead continues the Publication Order of Crispin Books story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
At the Edge of the World
At the Edge of the World is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Crispin Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
The End of Time
The End of Time is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Crispin Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
Poppy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dimwood Forest Books with Poppy, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Poppy and Rye
Poppy and Rye is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dimwood Forest Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
Ragweed
Ragweed continues the Publication Order of Dimwood Forest Books story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Ereth's Birthday
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Dimwood Forest Books with Ereth's Birthday, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Poppy's Return
Poppy's Return is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Dimwood Forest Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
Poppy and Ereth
Poppy and Ereth continues the Publication Order of Dimwood Forest Books story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Ragweed and Poppy
Ragweed and Poppy continues the Publication Order of Dimwood Forest Books story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Ragweed
Ragweed continues the Chronological Order of Dimwood Forest Books story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Ragweed and Poppy
Ragweed and Poppy continues the Chronological Order of Dimwood Forest Books story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Poppy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Dimwood Forest Books with Poppy, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Poppy and Rye
Poppy and Rye is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Dimwood Forest Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
Ereth's Birthday
Readers dive deeper into the world of Chronological Order of Dimwood Forest Books with Ereth's Birthday, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Poppy's Return
Poppy's Return is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Dimwood Forest Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
Poppy and Ereth
Poppy and Ereth continues the Chronological Order of Dimwood Forest Books story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Midnight Magic
Magic takes center stage in Midnight Magic, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Midnight Magic Books series that expands the enchanting world created by Avi.
Murder at Midnight
A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder at Midnight as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Midnight Magic Books series showcases Avi's mastery of suspense.
City of Magic
Magic takes center stage in City of Magic, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Midnight Magic Books series that expands the enchanting world created by Avi.
Snail Tale
Snail Tale continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Emily Upham's Revenge
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Emily Upham's Revenge, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
The History Of Helpless Harry
The History Of Helpless Harry is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
Shadrach's Crossing
Shadrach's Crossing is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
The Fighting Ground
Conflict and courage define The Fighting Ground, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Avi that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Devil's Race
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Devil's Race, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Wolf Rider
Wolf Rider is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
The Man Who Was Poe
The Man Who Was Poe is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
Nothing But the Truth
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Nothing But the Truth, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
"Who Was That Masked Man, Anyway?"
"Who Was That Masked Man, Anyway?" continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Blue Heron
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Blue Heron, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
City of Light, City of Dark
City of Light, City of Dark continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Punch with Judy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Punch with Judy, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Smugglers' Island
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Smugglers' Island, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Perloo The Bold
Perloo The Bold continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Night Journeys
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Night Journeys, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
City of Orphans
City of Orphans is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
The Secret School
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Secret School, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Don't You Know There's a War On?
Conflict and courage define Don't You Know There's a War On?, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Avi that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
The Grow Home
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Grow Home, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
The Good Dog
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Good Dog, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
The Mayor of Central Park
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Mayor of Central Park, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Never Mind!
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Never Mind!, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
The Book Without Words
The Book Without Words is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
The Traitors' Gate
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Traitors' Gate, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Iron Thunder
Iron Thunder is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
The Seer of Shadows
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Seer of Shadows, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Hard Gold
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Hard Gold, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Sophia's War
Conflict and courage define Sophia's War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Avi that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Catch You Later, Traitor
Catch You Later, Traitor is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
Old Wolf
Old Wolf is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
School of the Dead
A gripping mystery unfolds in School of the Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series showcases Avi's mastery of suspense.
The Unexpected Life of Oliver Cromwell Pitts
The Unexpected Life of Oliver Cromwell Pitts continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Player King
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Player King, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
The End of the World and Beyond
The End of the World and Beyond continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Gold Rush Girl
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Gold Rush Girl, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Loyalty
Loyalty continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Secret Sisters
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Secret Sisters, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Lost in the Empire City
Lost in the Empire City continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
No More Magic
Magic takes center stage in No More Magic, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series that expands the enchanting world created by Avi.
Man from the Sky
Man from the Sky continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Place Called Ugly
A Place Called Ugly is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
Who Stole the Wizard of Oz?
Magic takes center stage in Who Stole the Wizard of Oz?, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series that expands the enchanting world created by Avi.
Sometimes I Think I Hear My Name
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Sometimes I Think I Hear My Name, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
S O R Losers
S O R Losers is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
Bright Shadow
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Bright Shadow, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Romeo and Juliet--Togetherat Last
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Romeo and Juliet--Togetherat Last, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Something Upstairs
Something Upstairs is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
Windcatcher
Windcatcher continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Bird, the Frog, and the Light
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Bird, the Frog, and the Light, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
The Barn
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Barn, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Tom, Babette, & Simon
Tom, Babette, & Simon continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Finding Providence
Finding Providence is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
Abigail Takes the Wheel
Abigail Takes the Wheel is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
Keep Your Eye on Amanda!
Keep Your Eye on Amanda! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
Amanda Joins the Circus
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Amanda Joins the Circus, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
The Christmas Rat
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The Christmas Rat, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Captain Grey
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with Captain Grey, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Encounter At Easton
Encounter At Easton is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
Prairie School
Prairie School continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Silent Movie
Silent Movie is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
The End of the Beginning
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with The End of the Beginning, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Things That Sometimes Happen
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Things That Sometimes Happen, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
What Do Fish Have to Do With Anything?
What Do Fish Have to Do With Anything? is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
Strange Happenings
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Strange Happenings, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
The Most Important Thing
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with The Most Important Thing, another outstanding contribution from Avi.
Poems Don't Discriminate: Reality Check
Poems Don't Discriminate: Reality Check is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
Finding Providence
Finding Providence is an essential installment in the Publication Order of I Can Read: Level 4 Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
When I Was Your Age: Original Stories about Growing Up
When I Was Your Age: Original Stories about Growing Up is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
From One Experience to Another
From One Experience to Another continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Acting Out
Acting Out continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Avi's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Half-Minute Horrors
Half-Minute Horrors is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Avi have come to expect.
? Frequently Asked Questions
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 spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Avi series to start with?
For readers new to Avi's work, the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 41 books. Begin with Snail Tale to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Avi written?
Avi has written over 96 books across 11 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Avi books in order?
Yes, reading Avi's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Avi write in?
Avi writes primarily in fiction. With 11 series across 96 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Avi's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Avi's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Avi's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Avi's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. The first book, Snail Tale, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.