Book Series · 6 Books

The ElseWhere Chronicles Books

In order from The Shadow Door to The Tower of Shadows.

The ElseWhere Chronicles series is a set of 6 graphic novels by Nykko, published between 2006 and 2013. Written for ages 9–14, most books run about 55 pages.

The Shadow Door
The Shadow Spies
The Master of Shadows
The Calling
The Parting
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Shadow Door
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2006

The Shadow Door

By Nykko, Bannister (Illustrator)

A projector opens a portal to a shadowy world of monsters.

56 pages· 3,869 words· Est. 35 min read
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Summary: Max, Rebecca, Noah, and Theo stumble upon a mysterious movie projector in Grandpa Gabe's house, revealing a portal to a shadowy realm. As night falls, creatures of darkness emerge, threatening their world. To survive, they must navigate this eerie land and uncover the secrets of the Shadow Door. Can they find the light to fight back, or will the shadows consume them?
In reading order

The ElseWhere Chronicles Series

6 books · Published 2006–2013

#1
The Shadow Door
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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The Shadow Door

Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2006

A projector opens a portal to a shadowy world of monsters.

#2
The Shadow Spies
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248

The Shadow Spies

Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2009

Trapped in ElseWhere, can they escape the Shadow Spies and find a way home?

#3
The Master of Shadows
#3 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248

The Master of Shadows

Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2008

Four friends race against time to unravel cryptic clues and escape the relentless Master of Shadows.

#4
The Calling
#4 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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The Calling

Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2010

A ghostly message urges a return to a perilous world for a cure.

#5
The Parting
#5 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248

The Parting

Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 2011

Can Max and Grandpa Gabe save their friends from the Master of Shadows before time runs out?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the ElseWhere Chronicles series?

There are 6 books in the ElseWhere Chronicles series. It began with The Shadow Door in 2006, and the newest book, The Tower of Shadows, was published in 2013.

What order should you read the ElseWhere Chronicles books in?

Start with The Shadow Door and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the ElseWhere Chronicles books best for?

The series is best for ages 9–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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