Begin with the first time-travel adventure
Start with The Beginning, which introduces the hidden scrolls, the time-travel rules, and the family before Peter and Mary visit later Bible stories.
Book Series · 9 Books
The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls Books
In order from The Beginning to The Final Scroll.
Nine illustrated chapter books send siblings Peter and Mary—and their dog, Hank—back to major Bible stories from Creation through the Resurrection.
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Reading order
How to Read the Secret of the Hidden Scrolls Books
Read the nine books in numbered order, beginning with The Beginning and ending with The Final Scroll. The children return home after each trip, but their family adventure and understanding of the hidden scrolls develop across the series.
The complete-series edition and Hachette's maintained series list both end at book nine, so this page contains the full published sequence.
Sources: Hachette's official Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series, Hachette's complete nine-book collection.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
These are explicitly Christian adventures that present Bible accounts as events the children visit. They work best for families seeking faith-based historical fantasy rather than a neutral introduction to world religions.
The stories include a flood, slavery, plagues, battles, lions, and the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus. The material is written for young chapter-book readers, but sensitive children may want an adult nearby for the more serious episodes.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017
The Beginning
By M.J. Thomas
Siblings must solve a scroll's mystery or risk being trapped in biblical history forever.
112 pages· 11,369 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Summary: Peter and Mary, along with their dog Hank, stumble upon a scroll that whisks them back to the dawn of creation. As they witness the world being formed, they must unravel the scroll's secrets to return home. With time running out, they encounter the angel Michael and a sly serpent in the Garden of Eden. Can they solve the mystery before history becomes their permanent home? This thrilling adventure blends biblical wonders with a race against time, captivating young readers with its vivid storytelling and engaging challenges.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series?
There are 9 books in the Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series. It began with The Beginning in 2017, and the newest book, The Final Scroll, was published in 2021.
What order should you read the Secret of the Hidden Scrolls books in?
Start with The Beginning and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #9.
What ages are the Secret of the Hidden Scrolls books best for?
The series is best for ages 4–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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