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Book #2 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1979
The Famous Stanley Kidnapping Case
Five siblings must outsmart kidnappers in a foreign land.
240 pages· 52,287 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Book Series · 3 Books
The Stanley Family Books
In order from The Famous Stanley Kidnapping Case to The Headless Cupid.
The Stanley Family series is a set of 3 chapter books by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, published between 1971 and 1985. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 220 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
The Stanley Family Series
3 books · Published 1971–1985
#2
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The Famous Stanley Kidnapping Case
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1979
Five siblings must outsmart kidnappers in a foreign land.
#3
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$858
Blair's Nightmare
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1985
A mysterious dog appears in dreams. Is it real, and can the kids keep it secret?
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The Headless Cupid
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1971
New stepsister Amanda's witchcraft lessons stir up ghostly mischief in an old house.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Stanley Family series?
There are 3 books in the Stanley Family series. It began with The Famous Stanley Kidnapping Case in 1979, and the newest book, The Headless Cupid, was published in 1971.
What order should you read the Stanley Family books in?
Start with The Famous Stanley Kidnapping Case and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.
What ages are the Stanley Family books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Stanley Family book is the longest?
The Headless Cupid is the longest book in the series at 52,311 words (224 pages).
Which Stanley Family book is the shortest?
Blair's Nightmare (Book #3) is the shortest at 49,136 words (224 pages).
The people
The Creatives Behind the Books
The people who bring The Stanley Family to life.
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