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Start with The Fog Diver, then continue directly to The Lost Compass for the conclusion.
Book Series · 2 Books
Fog Diver Books
In order from The Fog Diver to The Lost Compass.
Five young salvage divers fly above a deadly sea of Fog, relying on clever inventions and one another to keep their found family—and their mountaintop city—alive.
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Reading order
How to Read the Fog Diver Books
Read The Fog Diver first and The Lost Compass second. The sequel resumes Chess and his crew's fight against the Fog after their escape from the slums, so the character relationships and discoveries work best in order.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The story puts children in sustained peril from toxic Fog, corrupt adults, dangerous machines, airship battles, falls, and deadly creatures. The action is brisk rather than graphic, but the crew's poverty and dependence on one another give the danger real weight.
Found family, disability, loyalty, and unequal access to safety are central themes. The made-up technology and unusual vocabulary may take a few chapters to settle into, while the close crew and cliff-hangers make this a strong choice for readers who enjoy fast dystopian adventures.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
The first book introduces the crew, the airborne world, and the secret behind Chess's ability to enter the Fog.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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$1049
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
The Fog Diver
By Joel Ross
In a sky-bound world, slum kids risk all to reach a city that holds the cure for a deadly mist.
352 pages· 58,696 words· Est. 8 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo
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Summary: In a world where mountaintops are humanity's last refuge, thirteen-year-old Chess and his friends sail above a deadly mist, scavenging to survive. But survival isn't enough. They must reach Port Oro to save their beloved Mrs. E from fogsickness. Pursued by the ruthless Lord Kodoc, who seeks Chess's secret, they face perilous skies and hidden fears. Will they find the cure before it's too late?
In reading order
Fog Diver Series
2 books · Published 2015–2016
#1
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The Fog Diver
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
In a sky-bound world, slum kids risk all to reach a city that holds the cure for a deadly mist.
#2
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$958
The Lost Compass
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
A boy races to find an ancient machine to stop a deadly fog from destroying his city.
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Common Questions
How many books are in the Fog Diver series?
There are 2 books in the Fog Diver series. It began with The Fog Diver in 2015, and the newest book, The Lost Compass, was published in 2016.
What order should you read the Fog Diver books in?
Start with The Fog Diver and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.
What ages are the Fog Diver books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Fog Diver book is the longest?
The Lost Compass (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 63,139 words (368 pages).
Which Fog Diver book is the shortest?
The Fog Diver (Book #1) is the shortest at 58,696 words (352 pages).
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