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: January 2026
Publication Order
The Clan of the Cave Bear
Buy on Amazon1980
The Valley of Horses
Buy on Amazon1982
The Mammoth Hunters
Buy on Amazon1985
The Plains of Passage
Buy on Amazon1990
The Shelters of Stone
Buy on Amazon2002
The Land of Painted Caves
Buy on Amazon2011
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Earth's Children series is publication order: 1. The Clan of the Cave Bear (1980), 2. The Valley of Horses (1982), 3. The Mammoth Hunters (1985), 4. The Plains of Passage (1990), 5. The Shelters of Stone (2002), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Earth's Children series by Jean M. Auel contains 6 books. The series began in 1980 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Earth's Children series is written by Jean M. Auel. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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