Book Series · 3 Books

The Stanley Family Books

In order from The Headless Cupid to Blair's Nightmare.

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

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$1597

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1971

The Headless Cupid

By Zilpha Keatley Snyder, Alton Raible (Illustrator)

New stepsister Amanda's witchcraft lessons stir up ghostly mischief in an old house.

224 pages· 52,610 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

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Summary: The Stanley children are intrigued by their new stepsister Amanda's witchcraft. As she teaches them her craft, strange occurrences plague their old house. David suspects Amanda, but a chilling legend of a headless cupid suggests a ghostly presence. Is the past haunting them, or is something more sinister at play? Discover the truth behind the eerie happenings and the secrets lurking within their home.

The complete set

The Stanley Family Series

3 books · Published 1971–1985

Series

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$1597

The Headless Cupid

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1971

New stepsister Amanda's witchcraft lessons stir up ghostly mischief in an old house.

Series

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$858

The Famous Stanley Kidnapping Case

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1979

Five siblings must outsmart kidnappers in a foreign land.

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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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Common Questions

How many books are in the Stanley Family series?

There are 3 books in the Stanley Family series. It began with The Headless Cupid in 1971, and the newest book, Blair's Nightmare, was published in 1985.