Book Series · 3 Books

Curiosity House Books

In order from The Shrunken Head to The Fearsome Firebird.

The Curiosity House series is a set of 3 chapter books by Lauren Oliver and H. C. Chester, published between 2015 and 2017. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 360 pages.

The Shrunken Head
The Screaming Statue
The Fearsome Firebird
The Shrunken Head
The Screaming Statue
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Shrunken Head
Sale price
$674
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

The Shrunken Head

By Lauren Oliver, H. C. Chester, Benjamin Lacombe (Illustrator)

A stolen shrunken head leads four gifted orphans into a web of murder and secrets.

384 pages· 64,750 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Summary: In Dumfrey’s Dime Museum, orphans Philippa, Sam, Thomas, and newcomer Max, a knife-thrower, face a thrilling mystery. When a prized shrunken head vanishes, their quest to retrieve it uncovers a trail of murders and a shocking secret about their origins. As they navigate a world of oddities, including a talking cockatoo and a bearded lady, the stakes rise. Can these extraordinary children solve the mystery before it's too late? Dive into a tale where every twist reveals more than they bargained for.
The complete set

Curiosity House Series

3 books · Published 2015–2017

Series
Sale price
$674

The Shrunken Head

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2015

A stolen shrunken head leads four gifted orphans into a web of murder and secrets.

The Screaming Statue

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016

Four children must solve a murder and save their home before their past catches up with them.

The Fearsome Firebird

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Children face a sinister plot, a murder charge, and a spy in their midst.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Curiosity House series?

There are 3 books in the Curiosity House series. It began with The Shrunken Head in 2015, and the newest book, The Fearsome Firebird, was published in 2017.

What ages are the Curiosity House books best for?

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

Which Curiosity House book is the longest?

The Screaming Statue is the longest book in the series at 68,103 words (361 pages).

Which Curiosity House book is the shortest?

The Fearsome Firebird is the shortest at 60,994 words (336 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Curiosity House to life.

01

Lauren Oliver

Author
02

H. C. Chester

Author
03

Benjamin Lacombe

Illustrator
04

H. C. Chester

Illustrator

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