Book Series · 34 Books

The Imagination Station Books

In order from Voyage with the Vikings to Drought, Wind, and Fire.

The Imagination Station series is a set of 34 chapter books by Marianne Hering, published between 2011 and 2025. Written for ages 6–12, most books run about 140 pages. Subjects across the series include vikings, imagination, and helping others.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2011

Voyage with the Vikings

By Marianne Hering, Paul McCusker

Two cousins travel back in time to the Viking era and meet Erik the Red and his son Leif Eriksson.

128 pages· 9,915 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

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Summary: Cousins Beth and Patrick discover a mysterious letter in Whit’s Soda Shoppe, launching them on a time-travel adventure to 1000 A.D. Greenland. Tasked with finding a Viking sunstone to save someone named Albert, they encounter legendary figures Erik the Red and Leif Eriksson. As they join Leif on his historic voyage to North America, the stakes rise. Upon returning, another cryptic note awaits, demanding a silver goblet. What other secrets will the Imagination Station reveal? Embark on a thrilling journey through time and history with Beth and Patrick.

In reading order

The Imagination Station Series

34 books · Published 2011–2025

#1 in Series

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Voyage with the Vikings

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2011

Two cousins travel back in time to the Viking era and meet Erik the Red and his son Leif Eriksson.

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Attack at the Arena

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

Two cousins travel back in time to ancient Rome to retrieve a stolen silver cup and find themselves in the middle of a gladiatorial contest

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Peril in the Palace

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2011

Two cousins travel through time to meet Kublai Khan and retrieve a golden tablet to save a friend in trouble

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Revenge of the Red Knight

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2011

Accused of theft, two cousins must uncover the real thief in a 15th-century castle.

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Showdown with the Shepherd

Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2011

Cousins face ancient dangers to retrieve a stolen ring.

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Problems in Plymouth

Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2011

Time-traveling cousins must stop a traitor from altering history at Plymouth Colony.

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Secret of the Prince's Tomb

Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2011

Cousins face a maze of traps in ancient Egypt to uncover a secret that could change the future.

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Battle for Cannibal Island

Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2012

Cousins face danger in 1850s Fiji as they try to prevent a deadly conflict.

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Escape to the Hiding Place

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012

Smuggle a baby through Nazi-occupied Holland. Will they succeed?

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Challenge on the Hill of Fire

Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2012

Kidnapped by Druids, two cousins face a spiritual showdown in ancient Ireland.

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Hunt for the Devil's Dragon

Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2013

A dragon terrorizes a town, but is it the real threat?

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Danger on a Silent Night

Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2013

Two cousins race to protect a newborn from a deadly threat.

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The Redcoats Are Coming!

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2013

Two cousins travel back in time to the American Revolution to deliver a letter to Paul Revere.

#14

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Captured on the High Seas

Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2014

Captured by British forces, two cousins plan a daring escape during the Revolutionary War.

#15

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Surprise at Yorktown

Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2014

Two cousins race to stop a spy in the Revolutionary War's final battle.

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Doomsday in Pompeii

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2015

A solo trip to ancient Pompeii turns perilous as a volcano threatens and time runs out.

#17

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In Fear of the Spear

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Lost in the Amazon, can Beth be found before it's too late?

#18

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Trouble on the Orphan Train

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Time-traveling kids must clear an orphan's name and find a missing friend.

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Light in the Lions' Den

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Time-traveling kids face danger in a lion's den.

#20

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Inferno in Tokyo

Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2017

Time-traveling cousins face chaos in 1923 Tokyo's disaster.

#21

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Madman in Manhattan

Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2018

Time-traveling kids land in 1923 NYC amid Tesla and Edison's patent war.

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Freedom at the Falls

Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2018

Travel back to the Civil War, aiding escaping slaves on a perilous journey to freedom.

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Terror in the Tunnel

Chapter Book · Ages 7–+ · 2019

Cousins race to thwart a plot against Lincoln's inauguration.

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Rescue on the River

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2019

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Poison at the Pump

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2023

Time-traveling cousins race to stop a deadly epidemic in 1854 London.

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Swept Into the Sea

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2020

Time-traveling cousins face a stormy sea and a divine promise. Will they survive?

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Refugees on the Run

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2023

Can Patrick and Beth help a family escape the Nazis in time?

#28

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Islands and Enemies

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2022

Accused of witchcraft, two kids must prove their innocence aboard Magellan's ship or face dire consequences.

#29

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Sled Run for Survival

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2022

Time-traveling kids race against a deadly disease in 1925 Alaska.

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Land of the Lost

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2023

Time-traveling kids face giants and meet a legendary family.

#31

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Big Risks in Russia

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2024

Can Patrick and Beth outsmart Soviet police to smuggle Bibles in 1950s Russia?

#32

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Courage at the Castle

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2024

Time-traveling cousins face danger to protect the English Bible's legacy.

#33

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Double Cross Down Under

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2025

Time-traveling cousins face danger in Australia, kidnapped by treasure-seeking bushrangers.

Series

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Drought, Wind, and Fire

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2025

Travel back to a drought-stricken land where faith is scarce and hope is a beacon.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Imagination Station series?

There are 34 books in the Imagination Station series. It began with Voyage with the Vikings in 2011, and the newest book, Drought, Wind, and Fire, was published in 2025.