Book Series · 7 Books

The Nocturnals Books

In order from The Nocturnals 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 Nocturnals
The Ominous Eye
The Fallen Star
The Moonlight Meeting
The Chestnut Challenge
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Nocturnals
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2016

The Nocturnals

By Tracey Hecht, Kate Liebman (Illustrator)

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

232 pages· 28,936 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Summary: In a world where animals are disappearing, Dawn the fox, Tobin the pangolin, and Bismark the sugar glider form an unlikely team. As they delve into the earth's depths, they encounter a mysterious reptile and face a high-stakes challenge that could determine their survival. With the help of a gentle wombat, jittery jerboa, and a band of coyotes, the Nocturnals must unravel the truth. Can they trust their new ally, or is there more to the mystery than meets the eye? Join the adventure and discover the power of friendship and teamwork.
The complete set

The Nocturnals Series

7 books · Published 2016–2020

Series
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$858

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?

The Ominous Eye

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2016

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

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The Fallen Star

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2017

A meteor crash sparks chaos. Can the Nocturnals uncover the truth before it's too late?

The Moonlight Meeting

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

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

The Chestnut Challenge

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019

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

The Tasty Treat

Picture Book · Ages 4–5 · 2019

A fox searches for friends to share a mysterious treat.

The Weeping Wombat

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020

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

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Nocturnals series?

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

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.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Nocturnals to life.

01

Tracey Hecht

Author
02

Kate Liebman

Illustrator
03

Waymond Singleton

Illustrator
04

Josie Yee

Illustrator

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