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Earth's Children Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Earth's Children books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Earth's Children series? Start with "The Clan of the Cave Bear" (1980) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Earth's Children reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Clan of the Cave Bear
1980
The Valley of Horses
1982
The Mammoth Hunters
1985
The Plains of Passage
1990
The Shelters of Stone
2002
The Land of Painted Caves
2011
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