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The Nocturnals Books

In order from The Ominous Eye to The Weeping Wombat.

The Nocturnals series is a set of 7 chapter books by Tracey Hecht, published between 2016 and 2020. Written for ages 4–12, most books run about 65 pages.

The Ominous Eye
The Nocturnals
The Moonlight Meeting
The Chestnut Challenge
The Tasty Treat
The Weeping Wombat
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Ominous Eye
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$1498
Book #2 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016

The Ominous Eye

By Tracey Hecht, Kate Liebman (Illustrator)

A mysterious reptile warns of a looming threat. Can the Nocturnals trust it to save their forest?

208 pages· 27,795 words· Est. 3 hour read
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In reading order

The Nocturnals Series

7 books · Published 2016–2020

#2
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The Ominous Eye

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016

A mysterious reptile warns of a looming threat. Can the Nocturnals trust it to save their forest?

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$958

The Nocturnals

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2016

Animals vanish mysteriously. Can a fox, pangolin, and sugar glider solve the eco-mystery before it's too late?

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$574

The Moonlight Meeting

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

A sugar glider accuses a pangolin of fruit theft. Can a fox mediate peace?

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$1248

The Chestnut Challenge

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019

A sneaky chinchilla challenges the Nocturnals to a game. Is he a cheater?

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$1248

The Tasty Treat

Picture Book · Ages 4–5 · 2019

A fox searches for friends to share a mysterious treat.

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$1248

The Weeping Wombat

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020

A crying wombat learns the power of tears with nocturnal friends.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Nocturnals series?

There are 7 books in the Nocturnals series. It began with The Ominous Eye in 2016, and the newest book, The Weeping Wombat, was published in 2020.

What order should you read the Nocturnals books in?

Start with The Ominous Eye and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #7.

What ages are the Nocturnals books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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