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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1983
War Comes to Willy Freeman
A girl, disguised as a boy, searches for her captive mother amidst war's chaos.
192 pages· 43,379 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Book Series · 2 Books
The Arabus Family Saga Books
In order from War Comes to Willy Freeman to War Comes to Willy Freeman.
The Arabus Family Saga series is a set of 2 chapter books by James Lincoln Collier, published between 1981 and 1983. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 210 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
The Arabus Family Saga Series
2 books · Published 1981–1983
#2
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Jump Ship to Freedom
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1981
A boy's quest for freedom leads him on a perilous journey after a daring theft.
#1
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War Comes to Willy Freeman
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1983
A girl, disguised as a boy, searches for her captive mother amidst war's chaos.
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Common Questions
How many books are in the Arabus Family Saga series?
There are 2 books in the Arabus Family Saga series. It began with War Comes to Willy Freeman in 1983, and the newest book, War Comes to Willy Freeman, was published in 1983.
What order should you read the Arabus Family Saga books in?
Start with War Comes to Willy Freeman and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.
What ages are the Arabus Family Saga books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Arabus Family Saga book is the longest?
Jump Ship to Freedom (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 43,839 words (208 pages).
Which Arabus Family Saga book is the shortest?
War Comes to Willy Freeman (Book #1) is the shortest at 43,379 words (192 pages).
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The authors and illustrators who bring The Arabus Family Saga to life.
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