Book Series · 6 Books

Edgar & Ellen Books

In order from Rare Beasts to Nod's Limbs.

The Edgar & Ellen series is a set of 6 chapter books by Charles Ogden, published between 1950 and 2006. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 190 pages.

Rare Beasts
Tourist Trap
Under Town
Pet's Revenge
High Wire
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Rare Beasts
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$2184
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003

Rare Beasts

By Charles Ogden, Rick Carton (Illustrator)

Twins plot to transform pets into exotic creatures, but a hungry python complicates their scheme.

111 pages· 17,306 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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In reading order

Edgar & Ellen Series

6 books · Published 1950–2006

#1
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$2184

Rare Beasts

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2003

Twins plot to transform pets into exotic creatures, but a hungry python complicates their scheme.

#2
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$2279

Tourist Trap

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2002

Twins plot chaos to save their junkyard from a luxury hotel.

#3
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$2184

Under Town

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2004

Twins face a rival prankster and uncover secrets beneath their town.

#4
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$2279

Pet's Revenge

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

A one-eyed creature's plan threatens to split mischievous twins apart.

#5
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$2374

High Wire

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1950

A mysterious circus arrives at night. Will the twins join and escape their troubles?

#6
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$2374

Nod's Limbs

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

Solve riddles or lose everything in a ghostly treasure hunt.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Edgar & Ellen series?

There are 6 books in the Edgar & Ellen series. It began with High Wire in 1950, and the newest book, Nod's Limbs, was published in 2006.

What order should you read the Edgar & Ellen books in?

Start with Rare Beasts and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Edgar & Ellen books best for?

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

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