Book Series · 4 Books

Once Upon a Tim Books

In order from Once Upon a Tim to The Quest of Danger.

The Once Upon a Tim series is a set of 4 chapter books by Stuart Gibbs, published between 2022 and 2023. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 160 pages.

Once Upon a Tim
The Labyrinth of Doom
The Sea of Terror
The Quest of Danger
Once Upon a Tim
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Once Upon a Tim
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$1248
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

Once Upon a Tim

By Stuart Gibbs, Stacy Curtis (Illustrator)

A peasant boy and his friend join a knight's quest to rescue a princess from a monster.

160 pages· 17,461 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Summary: Tim, a determined peasant boy, dreams of knighthood in the kingdom of Wyld. When Princess Grace is kidnapped by the sinister Stinx, Tim seizes the chance to join Prince Ruprecht's rescue mission. Despite lacking knightly skills, Tim's bravery and wit might just turn his dreams into reality. Can he overcome the odds and prove himself a hero?
The complete set

Once Upon a Tim Series

4 books · Published 2022–2023

Series
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$1248

Once Upon a Tim

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

A peasant boy and his friend join a knight's quest to rescue a princess from a monster.

Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1248

The Labyrinth of Doom

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2022

A young knight must navigate a treacherous labyrinth to rescue a princess.

The Sea of Terror

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2023

A perilous sea quest for a golden fleece and amulet to save Merryland.

The Quest of Danger

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2023

A crew must retrieve a stolen trident from Atlantis, facing danger and a scheming prince.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Once Upon a Tim series?

There are 4 books in the Once Upon a Tim series. It began with Once Upon a Tim in 2022, and the newest book, The Quest of Danger, was published in 2023.

What ages are the Once Upon a Tim books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Once Upon a Tim book is the longest?

The Sea of Terror is the longest book in the series at 19,894 words (161 pages).

Which Once Upon a Tim book is the shortest?

The Labyrinth of Doom is the shortest at 16,568 words (150 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Once Upon a Tim to life.

01

Stuart Gibbs

Author
02

Stacy Curtis

Illustrator

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