Book Series · 3 Books

Legendary Alston Boys Books

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

The Legendary Alston Boys series is a set of 3 chapter books by Lamar Giles, published between 2019 and 2021. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 300 pages.

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
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Last Last-Day-of-Summer
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$958
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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#1 in Series
Sale price
$958

The Last Last-Day-of-Summer

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

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

The Last Mirror on the Left

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Two boys chase a fugitive in a mirrored world with its own rules.

The Last Chance for Logan County

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

A corporation threatens a town's weirdness, turning residents into zombies. Can two boys save their home?

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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.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Legendary Alston Boys to life.

01

Lamar Giles

Author
02

Dapo Adeola

Illustrator
03

Derick Brooks

Illustrator

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