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The Secret Books

In order from The Name of this Book Is Secret to You Have to Stop This.

The Secret series is a set of 5 chapter books by Pseudonymous Bosch, published between 2007 and 2011. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 390 pages.

About the series

What's The Secret About?

Five humorous middle-grade mysteries following Cass and Max-Ernest as they investigate a secret society, coded clues, and dangerous villains.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$958

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2007

The Name of this Book Is Secret

By Pseudonymous Bosch

A young girl and her friend try to uncover the secrets behind a mysterious magician's death and a sinister plot to kidnap children with special talents.

360 pages· 58,214 words· Est. 8 hour read

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Summary: Cass and Max-Ernest, two daring 11-year-olds, stumble upon the Symphony of Smells, a mysterious box that leads them on a quest to find a missing magician. As they delve deeper, they face hair-raising adventures and sinister villains, all while uncovering a secret so big, even the book's name is hidden. What is this secret, and will they solve the mystery before it's too late?

In reading order

The Secret Series

5 books · Published 2007–2011

#1 in Series

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$958

The Name of this Book Is Secret

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2007

A young girl and her friend try to uncover the secrets behind a mysterious magician's death and a sinister plot to kidnap children with special talents.

#2 in Series

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$999

If You're Reading This, It's Too Late

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2008

Secrets and danger await as two kids uncover a magical mystery.

#3 in Series

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$858

This Book Is Not Good for You

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2009

A kidnapped mom, a sinister chocolatier, and a legendary tuning fork. Can they save her?

#4 in Series

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$999

This Isn't What It Looks Like

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010

Trapped in a medieval world, Cass must uncover secrets to return home before time runs out.

#5 in Series

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$958

You Have to Stop This

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2011

A broken mummy finger leads to a perilous quest for secrets and survival.

From the same world

In-Universe Books

1 book · Published 2013

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$858

Write This Book

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

The author is missing, and only you can finish the story. Can you solve the mystery?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Secret series?

There are 5 books in the Secret series. It began with The Name of this Book Is Secret in 2007, and the newest book, You Have to Stop This, was published in 2011.

What order should you read the Secret books in?

Start with The Name of this Book Is Secret and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.

What ages are the Secret books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Secret book is the longest?

This Isn't What It Looks Like (Book #4) is the longest book in the series at 68,480 words (423 pages).

Which Secret book is the shortest?

You Have to Stop This (Book #5) is the shortest at 53,247 words (347 pages).

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The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring The Secret to life.

Pseudonymous Bosch

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The Secret Books

What's The Secret About?

First Book in the Series

The Name of this Book Is Secret

The Secret Series

The Name of this Book Is Secret

If You're Reading This, It's Too Late

This Book Is Not Good for You

This Isn't What It Looks Like

You Have to Stop This

In-Universe Books

Write This Book

Common Questions

How many books are in the Secret series?

What order should you read the Secret books in?

What ages are the Secret books best for?

Which Secret book is the longest?

Which Secret book is the shortest?

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