Book Series · 3 Books

Section 13 Books

In order from The Lost Property Office to The Clockwork Dragon.

The Section 13 series is a set of 3 chapter books by James R. Hannibal, published between 2016 and 2019. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 430 pages.

The Lost Property Office
The Fourth Ruby
The Clockwork Dragon
The Lost Property Office
The Fourth Ruby
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Lost Property Office
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

The Lost Property Office

By James R. Hannibal

A boy must find a mysterious Ember to rescue his missing father from a secret society's clutches.

416 pages· 70,108 words· Est. 10 hour read
Paperback
Summary: Thirteen-year-old Jack Buckles has an uncanny knack for finding lost things. But when his father vanishes in London, Jack discovers his dad's secret life as part of a detective society. To save him, Jack must locate the Ember, a powerful artifact linked to the Great Fire of London. As he races against the sinister Clockmaker, Jack's skills are put to the ultimate test. Can he uncover the truth and reunite with his father, or will the secrets of the past remain hidden forever?
The complete set

Section 13 Series

3 books · Published 2016–2019

Series
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$799

The Lost Property Office

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

A boy must find a mysterious Ember to rescue his missing father from a secret society's clutches.

The Fourth Ruby

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Framed for stealing a cursed jewel, two teens race to prevent a global catastrophe.

The Clockwork Dragon

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A young tracker races against time to stop a deadly conspiracy threatening his existence.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Section 13 series?

There are 3 books in the Section 13 series. It began with The Lost Property Office in 2016, and the newest book, The Clockwork Dragon, was published in 2019.

What ages are the Section 13 books best for?

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

Which Section 13 book is the longest?

The Clockwork Dragon is the longest book in the series at 74,435 words (432 pages).

Which Section 13 book is the shortest?

The Lost Property Office is the shortest at 70,108 words (416 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Section 13 to life.

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James R. Hannibal

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