Book Series · 7 Books

The Tillerman Cycle Books

In order from Homecoming to Seventeen Against the Dealer.

Homecoming
Dicey's Song
A Solitary Blue
The Runner
Come a Stranger
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Homecoming
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1981

Homecoming

By Cynthia Voigt

Four siblings abandoned, a journey to safety, and a hope for trust.

400 pages· 110,893 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
Summary: Abandoned in a mall parking lot, Dicey Tillerman and her siblings must navigate their way to Great-aunt Cilla's house in Bridgeport. With little money and nowhere safe to stay, they must avoid authorities and rely on each other. As they journey forward, Dicey clings to the hope of finding someone who will care for them, but fears it may be an impossible dream. Will they find the safety and love they desperately seek, or is it too much to hope for?
The complete set

The Tillerman Cycle Series

7 books · Published 1981–1989

Homecoming

Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 1981

Four siblings abandoned, a journey to safety, and a hope for trust.

Dicey's Song

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1982

Abandoned siblings journey to find family, but Dicey must learn to let go.

A Solitary Blue

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1983

A boy seeks connection with his estranged mother, facing betrayal and loneliness.

The Runner

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1985

Can running from pain lead to self-discovery?

Come a Stranger

Chapter Book · Ages 11–14 · 1986

A dancer's dream shatters, leading to unexpected desires and identity struggles.

Sons from Afar

Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 1987

Two brothers search for their missing father, uncovering secrets and facing danger along the way.

Seventeen Against the Dealer

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1989

Can Dicey save her dreams and loved ones from a betrayal?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Tillerman Cycle series?

There are 7 books in the Tillerman Cycle series. It began with Homecoming in 1981, and the newest book, Seventeen Against the Dealer, was published in 1989.

What ages are the Tillerman Cycle books best for?

The series is best for ages 10–18, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Tillerman Cycle to life.

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Cynthia Voigt

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