Great Episodes books in order A series by Ann Rinaldi
The Great Episodes series by Ann Rinaldi has 4 books (3 novels and 1 shorter work), from A Break with Charity (Sep 1992) to Cast Two Shadows (1998). Read it in order, starting with A Break with Charity.
Reading order: 1 A Break with Charity (1992) · 2 Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons (1996) · 3 An Acquaintance with Darkness (1997) · 4 Cast Two Shadows (1998)
Updated September 2026
All 4 Great Episodes books in order
- 1.
A Break with Charity (Sep 1992)
- 2.
Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons (1996)
- 3.
An Acquaintance with Darkness (1997)
- 4.
Cast Two Shadows (1998)
Great Episodes FAQ
- How many Great Episodes books are there?
- There are 4 Great Episodes books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Great Episodes books in?
- In publication order, starting with A Break with Charity (Sep 1992): 1 A Break with Charity (1992) · 2 Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons (1996) · 3 An Acquaintance with Darkness (1997) · 4 Cast Two Shadows (1998).
- What is the first Great Episodes book?
- A Break with Charity (Sep 1992).
- What is the latest Great Episodes book?
- Cast Two Shadows (1998).
- Is the Great Episodes series finished?
- There have been no new Great Episodes books since 1998; Ann Rinaldi died in 2021.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.