Book Series · 4 Books

Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians Books

In order from The Scrivener's Bones to The Dark Talent.

The Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series is a set of 4 chapter books by Brandon Sanderson, published between 2008 and 2016. Written for ages 8–13, most books run about 300 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1797

Book #2 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

The Scrivener's Bones

By Brandon Sanderson, Hayley Lazo (Illustrator)

Can Alcatraz survive the soul-stealing Librarians of Alexandria to save his grandfather?

340 pages· 58,343 words· Est. 8 hour read

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Summary: Alcatraz faces his greatest challenge yet as he ventures into the perilous Library of Alexandria. With his grandfather missing and a secret sect of soul-stealing Librarians lurking, Alcatraz and his quirky team must navigate danger and deception. Will they rescue Grandpa Smedry and escape the clutches of the sinister Scriveners? The stakes are high in this thrilling adventure where nothing is as it seems, and every page turns with unexpected twists. Dive into a world where libraries hold deadly secrets and heroes are anything but ordinary.

In reading order

Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians Series

4 books · Published 2008–2016

#2 in Series

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$1797

The Scrivener's Bones

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

Can Alcatraz survive the soul-stealing Librarians of Alexandria to save his grandfather?

#3 in Series

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$1797

The Knights of Crystallia

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

A young hero must unmask a traitor and save his world from evil Librarians.

#4 in Series

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$1797

The Shattered Lens

Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2010

Can Alcatraz and his quirky tools outsmart an army of Evil Librarians?

#5 in Series

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$1797

The Dark Talent

Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2016

A boy must infiltrate a dangerous library to save his friend and stop a world-ending scheme.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series?

There are 4 books in the Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series. It began with The Scrivener's Bones in 2008, and the newest book, The Dark Talent, was published in 2016.