Book Series · 3 Books

The Crimson Five Books

In order from Spin the Golden Light Bulb to Pop the Bronze Balloon.

The Crimson Five series is a set of 3 chapter books by Jackie Yeager, published between 2018 and 2020. Written for ages 9–12, most books run about 290 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$759

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

Spin the Golden Light Bulb

By Jackie Yeager

In 2071, Kia must win a challenge to attend a prestigious inventor's school.

280 pages

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Summary: In 2071, young inventor Kia Krumpet dreams of attending the elite Piedmont Inventor’s Prep School. To secure her spot, she must outsmart forty-nine state teams at Camp Piedmont. With her grandmother's legacy as inspiration, Kia faces fierce competition and the challenge of making friends. Will she rise to the occasion and fulfill her dream, or will the pressure prove too much? The stakes are high, and the journey promises unexpected twists.

In reading order

The Crimson Five Series

3 books · Published 2018–2020

#1 in Series

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$759

Spin the Golden Light Bulb

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

In 2071, Kia must win a challenge to attend a prestigious inventor's school.

#2 in Series

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$759

Flip the Silver Switch

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2018

Inventors face a surprise challenge, testing their unity and creativity under pressure.

Series

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$1498

Pop the Bronze Balloon

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2020

Young inventors face a secretive challenge that could change their futures forever.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Crimson Five series?

There are 3 books in the Crimson Five series. It began with Spin the Golden Light Bulb in 2018, and the newest book, Pop the Bronze Balloon, was published in 2020.