First visit
Start with The World Between Blinks, then read Rebellion of the Lost for the continuing conflict.
Book Series · 2 Books
The World Between Blinks Books
In order from The World Between Blinks to Rebellion of the Lost.
Cousins Marisol and Jake enter a hidden world filled with everything history has lost—from vanished places to famous explorers—and must find their way home before they become lost themselves.
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Reading order
How to Read The World Between Blinks
Read The World Between Blinks before Rebellion of the Lost. The first adventure establishes how the lost world works and how the cousins escape it; the sequel brings them back to face a rebellion that grows from those discoveries.
Sources: Ryan Graudin's official books page, HarperCollins official classroom guide.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The cousins face capture, pursuit, betrayal, magical threats, and the fear of being trapped away from their families. Historical disappearances and lost civilizations are folded into the fantasy, but the danger and fighting remain suitable for the publisher's middle-grade audience rather than graphic.
The story rewards curiosity about history, geography, identity, and what societies choose to preserve. A large cast of real and invented figures plus quick changes of setting may suit readers who enjoy keeping track of clues and world-building.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
The rules and landmarks of the lost world are revealed alongside Marisol and Jake in book one.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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$759
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021
The World Between Blinks
Two cousins stumble into a world of lost wonders, racing to find a way home before they're trapped forever.
352 pages· 60,658 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Summary: Jake and Marisol's summer adventure takes a magical turn when they slip into a world where lost things reside. From historical mysteries to mythical legends, they must navigate this realm to find the elusive key-holder who can send them home. But time is running out, and if they fail, they risk being lost forever in this enchanting yet perilous place. Can they solve the mysteries and escape, or will they become part of the world's forgotten lore?
In reading order
The World Between Blinks Series
2 books · Published 2021–2022
#1
Sale price
$759
The World Between Blinks
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021
Two cousins stumble into a world of lost wonders, racing to find a way home before they're trapped forever.
#2
Sale price
$858
Rebellion of the Lost
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
Can Jake and Marisol stop the Administrator before the World Between Blinks is lost forever?
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Common Questions
How many books are in the World Between Blinks series?
There are 2 books in the World Between Blinks series. It began with The World Between Blinks in 2021, and the newest book, Rebellion of the Lost, was published in 2022.
What order should you read the World Between Blinks books in?
Start with The World Between Blinks and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.
What ages are the World Between Blinks books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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