Wayward Children books in order A series by Seanan McGuire
The Wayward Children series by Seanan McGuire has 6 books, from Every Heart a Doorway (Apr 2016) to Lost in the Moment and Found (Jan 2023). Read it in order, starting with Every Heart a Doorway.
Reading order: 1 Every Heart a Doorway (2016) · 2 Down Among the Sticks and Bones (2017) · 3 Beneath the Sugar Sky (2018) · 4 In an Absent Dream (2019) · 6 Across the Green Grass Fields (2021) · 8 Lost in the Moment and Found (2023)
Updated September 2026
All 6 Wayward Children books in order
- 1.
Every Heart a Doorway (Apr 2016)
- 2.
Down Among the Sticks and Bones (Jun 2017)
- 3.
Beneath the Sugar Sky (Jan 2018)
- 4.
In an Absent Dream (Jan 2019)
- 6.
Across the Green Grass Fields (Jan 2021)
- 8.
Lost in the Moment and Found (Jan 2023)
Wayward Children FAQ
- How many Wayward Children books are there?
- There are 6 Wayward Children books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Wayward Children books in?
- In publication order, starting with Every Heart a Doorway (Apr 2016): 1 Every Heart a Doorway (2016) · 2 Down Among the Sticks and Bones (2017) · 3 Beneath the Sugar Sky (2018) · 4 In an Absent Dream (2019) · 6 Across the Green Grass Fields (2021) · 8 Lost in the Moment and Found (2023).
- What is the first Wayward Children book?
- Every Heart a Doorway (Apr 2016).
- What is the latest Wayward Children book?
- Lost in the Moment and Found (Jan 2023).
- Is the Wayward Children series finished?
- No, Seanan McGuire is still adding to it.
- Did Seanan McGuire write other series?
- Yes: October Daye, Newsflesh and InCryptid.
More series by Seanan McGuire
All Seanan McGuire booksOctober Daye
9 books
Newsflesh
3 books
InCryptid
4 books
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.