Most Recommended Books

Track reading, wishlists & new-book alerts

Get
Skip to content
Share:

Treasure Hunters (Chris Grabenstein) Books in Order

Part ofChris Grabenstein Books in Order

See the Treasure Hunters books by Chris Grabenstein in order, with summaries, series background, and tips on the best reading order.

Last updated: July 5, 2026

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you).

Treasure Hunters (Chris Grabenstein) books in publication order

Sort:

9 books

1

Treasure Hunters

by Chris Grabenstein

2013

The Kidd siblings are raised on adventure, but when their parents vanish, treasure hunting becomes personal. Pirates, clues, and danger pile up fast.

2

Danger Down the Nile

by Chris Grabenstein

2014

The Kidd family heads to Egypt, where treasure hunting means river chases, ancient clues, and serious danger. They are still searching for answers about their family, too.

3

Secret of the Forbidden City

by Chris Grabenstein

2015

The Kidds race through China and beyond to recover a priceless artifact and stay one step ahead of dangerous enemies. The stakes are personal, and the trail is full of traps.

4

Peril at the Top of the World

by Chris Grabenstein

2016

The Kidds head into icy danger on another treasure hunt, this time in some of the harshest conditions they have faced. Adventure is guaranteed. So is trouble.

5

Quest for the City of Gold

by Chris Grabenstein

2017

The Kidds chase one of the world's most legendary lost treasures. As always, danger is close behind, and the clues are only getting stranger.

6

All-American Adventure

by Chris Grabenstein

2019

The Kidds crisscross America chasing clues, treasure, and trouble. History, rivalry, and family loyalty all collide in another fast, funny adventure.

7

The Plunder Down Under

by Chris Grabenstein

2020

The Kidds head to Australia for another wild chase involving buried treasure, dangerous enemies, and family-sized trouble. The farther they go, the bigger the mystery gets.

8

The Ultimate Quest

by Chris Grabenstein

2022

The Kidds dodge missiles, map undersea caves, and outrun secret agents in another globe-spanning hunt. The treasure is huge, but so are the risks.

9

The Greatest Treasure Hunt

by Chris Grabenstein

2023

The Kidds are forced into a competition with their old enemies, the Colliers, while trying to restore the family name. The final treasure may be the biggest of all.

Treasure Hunters (Chris Grabenstein) books in chronological order

  1. Book cover for "Treasure Hunters"

    Treasure Hunters

    by Chris Grabenstein

    2013Treasure Hunters, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Danger Down the Nile"

    Danger Down the Nile

    by Chris Grabenstein

    2014Treasure Hunters, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "Secret of the Forbidden City"

    Secret of the Forbidden City

    by Chris Grabenstein

    2015Treasure Hunters, Book 3
  4. Book cover for "Peril at the Top of the World"

    Peril at the Top of the World

    by Chris Grabenstein

    2016Treasure Hunters, Book 4
  5. Book cover for "Quest for the City of Gold"

    Quest for the City of Gold

    by Chris Grabenstein

    2017Treasure Hunters, Book 5
  6. Book cover for "All-American Adventure"

    All-American Adventure

    by Chris Grabenstein

    2019Treasure Hunters, Book 6
  7. Book cover for "The Plunder Down Under"

    The Plunder Down Under

    by Chris Grabenstein

    2020Treasure Hunters, Book 7
  8. Book cover for "The Ultimate Quest"

    The Ultimate Quest

    by Chris Grabenstein

    2022Treasure Hunters, Book 8
  9. Book cover for "The Greatest Treasure Hunt"

    The Greatest Treasure Hunt

    by Chris Grabenstein

    2023Treasure Hunters, Book 9

Series background & context

The Treasure Hunters books are built around the Kidd family, a globe-trotting crew of siblings who have been raised on clues, shipboard life, and high-risk adventure. Bick, Beck, Storm, and Tommy do not go looking for ordinary summer fun. They go looking for lost treasure, missing parents, stolen artifacts, and answers that keep slipping just out of reach.

That family setup is what gives the series its spark. The kids are not interchangeable puzzle-solvers. They bicker, improvise, cover for one another, and keep moving even when the grown-ups around them cannot be trusted. The books are loud in a good way, packed with close calls, exotic locations, rival treasure hunters, and fast chapter endings that keep shoving the story forward.

There is also a simple emotional thread running through all the action. For all the explosions, maps, and escapes, these stories are really about loyalty. The Kidds keep going because family matters more to them than comfort, fame, or even common sense.

These books do not stop to admire the scenery for long. They sprint.

If you start with Treasure Hunters and read in publication order, you get the best version of the ongoing family story. Each stop, from Egypt to China to icy northern settings and back across America, adds another layer to the Kidds' world. Readers who like travel, cliffhangers, sibling banter, and adventure that never sits still will feel right at home.

Edited by

Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

Comments

Did we miss something? Have feedback?

Help us improve this page by sharing your thoughts

We only use your email to notify you about replies.

All comments are moderated.

Discover and track your reading on the go

Track your reading, manage wishlists, and get notified when new books are added.