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Dollanganger books in order A series by V. C. Andrews

The Dollanganger series by V. C. Andrews has 5 books, from Flowers in the Attic (Nov 1979) to Garden of Shadows (1986). Read it in order, starting with Flowers in the Attic.

Reading order: 1 Flowers in the Attic (1979) · 2 Petals on the Wind (1980) · 3 If There Be Thorns (1981) · 4 Seeds of Yesterday (1984) · 5 Garden of Shadows (1986)

Updated September 2026

All 5 Dollanganger books in order

  1. 1.

    Flowers in the Attic (Nov 1979)

    411 pages★ 4.0 (73 ratings)Adapted for film

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  2. 2.

    Petals on the Wind (1980)

    439 pages★ 4.0 (13 ratings)

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  3. 3.

    If There Be Thorns (1981)

    374 pages★ 3.6 (13 ratings)Adapted for TV

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  4. 4.

    Seeds of Yesterday (1984)

    408 pagesAdapted for TV

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  5. 5.

    Garden of Shadows (1986)

    376 pages★ 4.5 (12 ratings)

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Dollanganger FAQ

How many Dollanganger books are there?
There are 5 Dollanganger books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Dollanganger books in?
In publication order, starting with Flowers in the Attic (Nov 1979): 1 Flowers in the Attic (1979) · 2 Petals on the Wind (1980) · 3 If There Be Thorns (1981) · 4 Seeds of Yesterday (1984) · 5 Garden of Shadows (1986).
What is the first Dollanganger book?
Flowers in the Attic (Nov 1979).
What is the latest Dollanganger book?
Garden of Shadows (1986).
Is the Dollanganger series finished?
There have been no new Dollanganger books since 1986; V. C. Andrews died in 1986.
Did V. C. Andrews write other series?
Yes: The Casteel Family, The Mirror Sisters, The Cutler Family, The Landry Family and The Logan Family.

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