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Nelson and Emma Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Nelson and Emma books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Nelson and Emma series? Start with "On a Making Tide" (2000) and follow publication order through all 3 books.
The complete Nelson and Emma reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
On a Making Tide
2000
Tested By Fate
2004
Breaking the Line
2004
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