Book Series · 4 Books

The Familiars Books

In order from The Familiars to Palace of Dreams.

The Familiars
Secrets of the Crown
Circle of Heroes
Palace of Dreams
The Familiars
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Familiars
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$674
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

The Familiars

By Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson

A street cat must save young wizards from an evil queen using wit and newfound magic.

360 pages· 58,528 words· Est. 8 hour read
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Summary: Aldwyn, a clever alley cat, finds himself chosen as a wizard's familiar, thrusting him into a world of magic. To survive, he must convince his fellow familiars, Skylar the blue jay and Gilbert the tree frog, of his supposed powers. But when their wizard companions are captured by a malevolent queen, Aldwyn's street smarts and courage are put to the ultimate test. Can this unlikely hero rescue his new friends and prove his worth in a world where magic and danger intertwine? Adventure awaits in this enchanting tale of bravery and friendship.
The complete set

The Familiars Series

4 books · Published 2010–2013

The Familiars

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

A street cat must save young wizards from an evil queen using wit and newfound magic.

Secrets of the Crown

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2011

Magic vanishes. Familiars must find a relic to restore it, facing danger and uncovering secrets.

Circle of Heroes
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$1699

Circle of Heroes

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

A cat and his friends must reclaim a fortress to restore magic.

Palace of Dreams
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$1597

Palace of Dreams

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

A curse strikes the queen, and three magical animals must clear their names.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Familiars series?

There are 4 books in the Familiars series. It began with The Familiars in 2010, and the newest book, Palace of Dreams, was published in 2013.

What ages are the Familiars books best for?

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

Which Familiars book is the longest?

Secrets of the Crown is the longest book in the series at 61,484 words (374 pages).

Which Familiars book is the shortest?

Circle of Heroes is the shortest at 50,601 words (327 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Familiars to life.

01

Adam Jay Epstein

Author
02

Andrew Jacobson

Author
03

Dave Phillips

Illustrator

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