Book Series · 2 Books

Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians Books

In order from Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians to Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians.

The Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians series is a set of 2 chapter books by Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson, published between 2007 and 2022. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 290 pages.

Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians
Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
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$1797
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians

By Brandon Sanderson, Hayley Lazo (Illustrator)

A boy battles evil Librarians with a unique power to save the world from misinformation.

287 pages· 57,506 words· Est. 8 hour read
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Summary: On his thirteenth birthday, Alcatraz Smedry receives a peculiar inheritance: a bag of sand. When it's stolen by sinister Librarians bent on world domination through misinformation, Alcatraz discovers his unusual gift for breaking things is his only weapon. Can he thwart their plans and uncover the truth? Dive into a world where chaos is key, and nothing is as it seems.
In reading order

Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians Series

2 books · Published 2007–2022

#1
Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1797

Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

A boy battles evil Librarians with a unique power to save the world from misinformation.

#6
Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians
#6 in Series
Sale price
$1049

Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

A knight battles ancient evil to stop world domination.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians series?

There are 2 books in the Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians series. It began with Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians in 2007, and the newest book, Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians, was published in 2022.

What order should you read the Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians books in?

Start with Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians book is the longest?

Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 57,506 words (287 pages).

Which Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians book is the shortest?

Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians (Book #6) is the shortest at 43,400 words (272 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians to life.

01

Brandon Sanderson

Author
02

Janci Patterson

Author
03

Hayley Lazo

Illustrator

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