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The Guardians Books

In order from Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King to Jack Frost.

The Guardians series is a set of 5 chapter books by William Joyce, published between 2011 and 2015. Written for ages 7–11, most books run about 260 pages.

Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King
E. Aster Bunnymund and the Warrior Eggs at the Earth's Core!
Toothiana, Queen of the Tooth Fairy Armies
The Sandman and the War of Dreams
Jack Frost
About the series

What's The Guardians About?

Five illustrated chapter-book adventures imagine how Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman, and Jack Frost became the Guardians of Childhood.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2011

Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King

By William Joyce (Author/Illustrator), Laura Geringer

A daring swordsman faces nightmares to save a village and find fellow Guardians.

256 pages· 27,318 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Summary: Nicholas St. North, a legendary swordsman, seeks treasure in Santoff Claussen but finds a village plagued by nightmares. With the Nightmare King spreading fear, North must choose between fortune and heroism. As shadows threaten, he embarks on a quest to unite with five other Guardians. Can North overcome his own fears and rally the Guardians in time to save the village? Dive into a world where courage battles darkness, and legends are born.
In reading order

The Guardians Series

5 books · Published 2011–2015

#1
Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King
#1 in Series
Sale price
$858

Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2011

A daring swordsman faces nightmares to save a village and find fellow Guardians.

#2
E. Aster Bunnymund and the Warrior Eggs at the Earth's Core!
#2 in Series
Sale price
$858

E. Aster Bunnymund and the Warrior Eggs at the Earth's Core!

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2012

A warrior rabbit must stop a hidden threat before it's too late.

#3
Toothiana, Queen of the Tooth Fairy Armies
#3 in Series
Sale price
$858

Toothiana, Queen of the Tooth Fairy Armies

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2012

A scorned Tooth Fairy holds childhood memories that could change everything.

#4
The Sandman and the War of Dreams
#4 in Series
Sale price
$858

The Sandman and the War of Dreams

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2013

A missing girl and a vanished foe challenge the Guardians to recruit a sleepy legend for help.

#5
Jack Frost
#5 in Series
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$858

Jack Frost

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2015

An old enemy returns, testing the Guardians' powers and Jack Frost's hidden past.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Guardians series?

There are 5 books in the Guardians series. It began with Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King in 2011, and the newest book, Jack Frost, was published in 2015.

What order should you read the Guardians books in?

Start with Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.

What ages are the Guardians books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–11, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Guardians book is the longest?

Jack Frost (Book #5) is the longest book in the series at 40,551 words (48 pages).

Which Guardians book is the shortest?

Toothiana, Queen of the Tooth Fairy Armies (Book #3) is the shortest at 25,817 words (256 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring The Guardians to life.

01

William Joyce

Author & Illustrator
02

Laura Geringer

Author

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