Book Series · 3 Books

Legendary Alston Boys Books

In order from The Last Last-Day-of-Summer to The Last Chance for Logan County.

Cousins Otto and Sheed use their wits—and eventually their unusual powers—to protect Logan County from time-freezing strangers, supernatural fugitives, and impossible new threats.

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The Last Last-Day-of-Summer
The Last Mirror on the Left
The Last Chance for Logan County
The Last Last-Day-of-Summer
The Last Mirror on the Left
Reading order

How to Read the Legendary Alston Boys

Read The Last Last-Day-of-Summer, The Last Mirror on the Left, and The Last Chance for Logan County in that order. Each adventure builds on Otto and Sheed's earlier encounters and their growing understanding of Logan County's supernatural world.

The author's site and the publisher's bibliography present these three titles together as the Legendary Alston Boys of Logan County sequence.

Sources: Lamar Giles's official book page, Penguin's official series bibliography.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

These fast, funny adventures mix comic invention with real supernatural peril. Children are trapped, separated from family, pursued by strange beings, and threatened by frozen time, a mirror prison, monsters, and other dangers.

The cousins argue and make mistakes but solve problems through teamwork and loyalty. The imaginative language and humor soften the suspense, though sensitive readers may still find the imprisonment and threats tense.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Last Last-Day-of-Summer
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

The Last Last-Day-of-Summer

By Lamar Giles, Dapo Adeola (Illustrator)

Two cousins freeze time, uncovering hidden secrets and unexpected challenges.

320 pages· 51,590 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Summary: Cousins Otto and Sheed, local sleuths in a quirky Virginia town, accidentally freeze time on the last day of summer. As they navigate the secrets trapped in the stillness, they must unite to save their town from a mysterious threat. With school looming and time literally standing still, can they unravel the mystery before it's too late? Strange allies and bizarre creatures add to the chaos, pushing the boys to their limits. Will they manage to restore time and their friendship, or will their summer adventure end in disaster?
In reading order

Legendary Alston Boys Series

3 books · Published 2019–2021

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Legendary Alston Boys series?

There are 3 books in the Legendary Alston Boys series. It began with The Last Last-Day-of-Summer in 2019, and the newest book, The Last Chance for Logan County, was published in 2021.

What order should you read the Legendary Alston Boys books in?

Start with The Last Last-Day-of-Summer and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Legendary Alston Boys books best for?

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

Which Legendary Alston Boys book is the longest?

The Last Last-Day-of-Summer (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 51,590 words (320 pages).

Which Legendary Alston Boys book is the shortest?

The Last Mirror on the Left (Book #2) is the shortest at 49,192 words (288 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Legendary Alston Boys to life.

01

Lamar Giles

Author
LG
02

Dapo Adeola

Illustrator
DA
03

Derick Brooks

Illustrator
DB

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