Book Series · 2 Books

The Arabus Family Saga Books

In order from War Comes to Willy Freeman to Jump Ship to Freedom.

The Arabus Family Saga series is a set of 2 chapter books by James Lincoln Collier, published between 1981 and 1983. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 210 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$759

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1983

War Comes to Willy Freeman

By James Lincoln Collier

A girl, disguised as a boy, searches for her captive mother amidst war's chaos.

192 pages· 43,379 words· Est. 6 hour read

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In reading order

The Arabus Family Saga Series

2 books · Published 1981–1983

#1 in Series

Sale price

$759

War Comes to Willy Freeman

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1983

A girl, disguised as a boy, searches for her captive mother amidst war's chaos.

#2 in Series

Sale price

$759

Jump Ship to Freedom

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1981

A boy's quest for freedom leads him on a perilous journey after a daring theft.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Arabus Family Saga series?

There are 2 books in the Arabus Family Saga series. It began with Jump Ship to Freedom in 1981, and the newest book, War Comes to Willy Freeman, was published in 1983.