Arabel and Mortimer Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Arabel and Mortimer books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Arabel's Raven
Buy on Amazon1972
Arabel, Mortimer, and the Escaped Black Mamba
Buy on Amazon1973
Mortimer's Bread Bin
Buy on Amazon1974
Mortimer's Tie
Buy on Amazon1976
The Spiral Stair
Buy on Amazon1979
Mortimer and the Sword Excalibur
Buy on Amazon1979
Arabel and Mortimer
Buy on Amazon1980
Mortimer's Portrait on Glass
Buy on Amazon1982
The Mystery of Mr. Jones's Disappearing Taxi
Buy on Amazon1982
Mortimer's Cross
Buy on Amazon1983
Mortimer Says Nothing
Buy on Amazon1985
Mortimer and Arabel
Buy on Amazon1992
Mortimer's Pocket
Buy on Amazon1994
Mortimer's Mine
Buy on Amazon1995
Mayhem in Rumbury
Buy on Amazon1995
Arabel and Mortimer Stories
Buy on Amazon2019
More Arabel and Mortimer
Buy on Amazon2019
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Arabel and Mortimer series is publication order: 1. Arabel's Raven (1972), 2. Arabel, Mortimer, and the Escaped Black Mamba (1973), 3. Mortimer's Bread Bin (1974), 4. Mortimer's Tie (1976), 5. The Spiral Stair (1979), and 12 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Arabel and Mortimer series by Joan Aiken contains 17 books. The series began in 1972 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Arabel and Mortimer series is written by Joan Aiken. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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