Book Series · 3 Books

Umbra Tales Books

In order from The Lightcasters to The Secrets of Lunis.

The Umbra Tales series is a set of 3 chapter books by Janelle McCurdy, published between 2022 and 2024. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 350 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1697

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

The Lightcasters

By Janelle McCurdy

A girl must master shadow creatures to save her family from eternal darkness.

352 pages

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Hardcover

Summary: In a kingdom shrouded in eternal night, twelve-year-old Mia McKenna faces a dire challenge. When a cult captures her parents and the mystical umbra tamers, Mia and her brother, Lucas, become Nubis's last hope. To rescue her family and save her city, Mia must harness her newfound powers over shadow creatures. Can she overcome the darkness, or will it consume her soul forever?

In reading order

Umbra Tales Series

3 books · Published 2022–2024

#1 in Series

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$1697

The Lightcasters

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

A girl must master shadow creatures to save her family from eternal darkness.

#2 in Series

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$1797

The Traitor of Nubis

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Mia faces new powers and hidden threats in a kingdom on edge.

#3 in Series

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$1697

The Secrets of Lunis

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Mia battles darkness to save her moonlit kingdom from powerful foes.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Umbra Tales series?

There are 3 books in the Umbra Tales series. It began with The Lightcasters in 2022, and the newest book, The Secrets of Lunis, was published in 2024.