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Explorer Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Explorer 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 Explorer series? Start with "The Mystery Boxes (By: Emily Carroll,Raina Telgemeier,Dave Roman,Kazu Kibuishi,Rad Sechrist,Jason Caffoe,Stuart Livingston)" (2012) and follow publication order through all 2 books.
The complete Explorer reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Mystery Boxes (By: Emily Carroll,Raina Telgemeier,Dave Roman,Kazu Kibuishi,Rad Sechrist,Jason Caffoe,Stuart Livingston)
2012
The Hidden Doors (With: Douglas Holgate,Steve Hamaker,Faith Erin Hicks,Kazu Kibuishi,Johane Matte,Jason Caffoe,Noreen Rana,Mary Cagle,Jen Breach)
2014
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