Book Series · 2 Books

Tangled in Time Books

In order from The Portal to The Burning Queen.

The Tangled in Time series is a set of 2 chapter books by Kathryn Lasky, published in 2019. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 400 pages.

The Portal
The Burning Queen
The Portal
The Portal
The Burning Queen
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Portal
Sale price
$699
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

The Portal

By Kathryn Lasky

Orphaned Rose discovers a time-travel portal, uncovering secrets of her past and a royal connection.

400 pages· 70,681 words· Est. 10 hour read
Paperback
Summary: After losing her mother, Rose is sent to live with a distant grandmother. Bullied at school, she finds solace in a mysterious greenhouse. One night, a glowing light transports her back 500 years to serve Princess Elizabeth, daughter of King Henry VIII. Amidst palace intrigue, Rose discovers a locket with clues to her own history. Can this time-traveling adventure reveal the secrets of her family and change her future?
In reading order

Tangled in Time Series

2 books · Published 2019

#1
The Portal
#1 in Series
Sale price
$699

The Portal

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Orphaned Rose discovers a time-travel portal, uncovering secrets of her past and a royal connection.

#2
The Burning Queen
#2 in Series
Sale price
$1049

The Burning Queen

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

A time-traveling girl must navigate royal intrigue and modern-day threats to save her loved ones.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Tangled in Time series?

There are 2 books in the Tangled in Time series. It began with The Portal in 2019, and the newest book, The Burning Queen, was published in 2019.

What order should you read the Tangled in Time books in?

Start with The Portal and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the Tangled in Time books best for?

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

Which Tangled in Time book is the longest?

The Portal (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 70,681 words (400 pages).

Which Tangled in Time book is the shortest?

The Burning Queen (Book #2) is the shortest at 63,050 words (336 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Tangled in Time to life.

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Kathryn Lasky

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