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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 1991
The Awakening
By L. J. Smith
A girl falls for a mysterious boy, unaware he's a vampire with a dangerous brother.
253 pages· 54,607 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Book Series · 2 Books
The Vampire Diaries Books
In order from The Awakening to The Awakening.
The Vampire Diaries series is a set of 2 chapter books by L. J. Smith, published in 1991. Most books run about 260 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
The Vampire Diaries Series
2 books · Published 1991
#2
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The Struggle
Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 1991
Elena is torn between two vampire brothers, risking everything for love and survival.
#1
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The Awakening
Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 1991
A girl falls for a mysterious boy, unaware he's a vampire with a dangerous brother.
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Common Questions
How many books are in the Vampire Diaries series?
There are 2 books in the Vampire Diaries series. It began with The Awakening in 1991, and the newest book, The Awakening, was published in 1991.
What order should you read the Vampire Diaries books in?
Start with The Awakening and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.
Which Vampire Diaries book is the longest?
The Awakening (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 54,607 words (253 pages).
Which Vampire Diaries book is the shortest?
The Struggle (Book #2) is the shortest at 50,299 words (256 pages).
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The authors and illustrators who bring The Vampire Diaries to life.
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