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: January 2026
Publication Order
The Mystery Boxes (By: Emily Carroll,Raina Telgemeier,Dave Roman,Kazu Kibuishi,Rad Sechrist,Jason Caffoe,Stuart Livingston)
Buy on Amazon2012
The Hidden Doors (With: Douglas Holgate,Steve Hamaker,Faith Erin Hicks,Kazu Kibuishi,Johane Matte,Jason Caffoe,Noreen Rana,Mary Cagle,Jen Breach)
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Explorer series is publication order: 1. The Mystery Boxes (By: Emily Carroll,Raina Telgemeier,Dave Roman,Kazu Kibuishi,Rad Sechrist,Jason Caffoe,Stuart Livingston) (2012), 2. The Hidden Doors (With: Douglas Holgate,Steve Hamaker,Faith Erin Hicks,Kazu Kibuishi,Johane Matte,Jason Caffoe,Noreen Rana,Mary Cagle,Jen Breach) (2014). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Explorer series by Jen Wang contains 2 books. The series began in 2012 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Explorer series is written by Jen Wang. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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