Book Series · 6 Books

Edgar & Ellen Books

In order from Rare Beasts to Nod's Limbs.

High Wire
Tourist Trap
Rare Beasts
Under Town
Pet's Revenge
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Rare Beasts
Sale price
$2184
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003

Rare Beasts

By Charles Ogden, Rick Carton (Illustrator)

Twins plot to transform pets into exotic creatures, but a hungry python complicates their scheme.

111 pages· 17,306 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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In reading order

Edgar & Ellen Series

6 books · Published 1950–2006

#5

High Wire

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1950

A mysterious circus arrives at night. Will the twins join and escape their troubles?

#2

Tourist Trap

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

Twins plot chaos to save their junkyard from a luxury hotel.

#1

Rare Beasts

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003

Twins plot to transform pets into exotic creatures, but a hungry python complicates their scheme.

#3

Under Town

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004

Twins face a rival prankster and uncover secrets beneath their town.

#4
Pet's Revenge
Sale price
$2279

Pet's Revenge

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

A one-eyed creature's plan threatens to split mischievous twins apart.

#6

Nod's Limbs

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

Solve riddles or lose everything in a ghostly treasure hunt.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Edgar & Ellen series?

There are 6 books in the Edgar & Ellen series. It began with Rare Beasts in 2003, and the newest book, Nod's Limbs, was published in 2006.

What order should you read the Edgar & Ellen books in?

Start with Rare Beasts and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Edgar & Ellen books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Edgar & Ellen to life.

01

Charles Ogden

Author
02

Rick Carton

Illustrator

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