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Left Behind: The Kids Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Left Behind: The Kids 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 Left Behind: The Kids series? Start with "The Vanishings" (1998) and follow publication order through all 40 books.
The complete Left Behind: The Kids reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Vanishings
1998
Second Chance
1998
Through the Flames
1998
Facing the Future
1998
Nicolae High
1999
The Underground
1999
Busted!
2000
Death Strike
2000
The Search
2000
On the Run
2000
Into the Storm
2000
Earthquake!
2000
The Showdown
2001
Judgment Day
2001
Battling the Commander
2001
Fire from Heaven
2001
Terror in the Stadium
2001
Darkening Skies
2001
Attack of Apollyon
2002
A Dangerous Plan
2002
Secrets of New Babylon
2002
Escape from New Babylon
2002
Horsemen of Terror
2002
Uplink from the Underground
2002
Death at the Gala
2003
The Beast Arises
2003
Wildfire
2003
The Mark of the Beast
2003
Breakout!
2003
Murder in the Holy Place
2003
Escape to Masada
2003
War of the Dragon
2003
Attack on Petra
2004
Bounty Hunters
2004
The Rise of False Messiahs
2004
Ominous Choices
2004
Heat Wave
2004
The Perils of Love
2004
The Road to War
2004
Triumphant Return
2004
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