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.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$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

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$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.

Series

Sale price

$674

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.

Series

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$1699

The Fearsome Firebird

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

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

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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.