Book Series · 3 Books

The Gordon Family Saga Books

In order from The Green Glass Sea to Out of Left Field.

The Gordon Family Saga series is a set of 3 chapter books by Ellen Klages, published between 2006 and 2018. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 340 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$999

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

The Green Glass Sea

By Ellen Klages

In 1943, a secret town hides a world-changing project and an unexpected friendship.

321 pages· 67,707 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

Paperback

Summary: In 1943, young Dewey Kerrigan moves to a mysterious town in New Mexico, where her father and other brilliant minds work on a top-secret project. As she navigates this hidden world, Dewey forms an unlikely friendship amidst the looming shadow of 'the gadget.' What secrets will unravel, and how will this invention alter their lives forever?

In reading order

The Gordon Family Saga Series

3 books · Published 2006–2018

#1 in Series

Sale price

$999

The Green Glass Sea

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

In 1943, a secret town hides a world-changing project and an unexpected friendship.

#2 in Series

Sale price

$1699

White Sands, Red Menace

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

A girl's world is upended when her estranged mother returns to reclaim her in post-war New Mexico.

#3 in Series

Sale price

$958

Out of Left Field

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

A girl challenges baseball's gender rules, uncovering forgotten female players.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Gordon Family Saga series?

There are 3 books in the Gordon Family Saga series. It began with The Green Glass Sea in 2006, and the newest book, Out of Left Field, was published in 2018.