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Acorna's Children books in order A series by Anne McCaffrey

The Acorna's Children series by Anne McCaffrey has 3 books, from First Warning (2005) to Third Watch (2007). Read it in order, starting with First Warning.

Reading order: 1 First Warning (2005) · 2 Second Wave (2006) · 3 Third Watch (2007)

Updated September 2026

All 3 Acorna's Children books in order

  1. 1.

    First Warning (2005)

    371 pages

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  2. 2.

    Second Wave (2006)

    309 pages

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  3. 3.

    Third Watch (2007)

    288 pages

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Acorna's Children FAQ

How many Acorna's Children books are there?
There are 3 Acorna's Children books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Acorna's Children books in?
In publication order, starting with First Warning (2005): 1 First Warning (2005) · 2 Second Wave (2006) · 3 Third Watch (2007).
What is the first Acorna's Children book?
First Warning (2005).
What is the latest Acorna's Children book?
Third Watch (2007).
Is the Acorna's Children series finished?
There have been no new Acorna's Children books since 2007; Anne McCaffrey died in 2011.
Did Anne McCaffrey write other series?
Yes: Dragonriders of Pern, The Ship Who ..., The Talents Universe, Crystal Singer and Planet Pirates.

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.