Ranger in Time Books in Order — Wonderlit | Wonderlit

Ranger in Time is a 4-book series for ages 4–12 by Kate Messner. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, Rescue on the Oregon Trail and Danger in Ancient Rome are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

Rescue on the Oregon Trail

Rescue on the Oregon Trail2015

Danger in Ancient Rome

Danger in Ancient Rome2015

Journey Through Ash and Smoke

Journey Through Ash and Smoke2017

Escape from the Great Earthquake

Escape from the Great Earthquake2017

What This Series Covers

Fear & Bravery Resilience & Perseverance Friendship & Loyalty Curiosity & Wonder Teamwork & Collaboration Love & Family

What to Read Next

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The Apothecary #1

For children navigating new beginnings, this adventurous tale offers a fantastical escape into a world of espionage, fri

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Phantoms in the Snow

Kathleen Benner Duble

Orphaned Noah Garrett, 15, is sent to live with an unknown uncle at Camp Hale, Colorado, during WWII. There, his deeply

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Júlia Sardà's Magical Tales #1

The Queen in the Cave

For the quiet child who needs a gentle nudge towards courage and finding their voice, this enchanting tale explores over

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The Baby in the Hat

A whimsical tale of a 19th-century English boy whose life changes forever when he catches a baby in his hat. This leads

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Guardians of Ga'Hoole #6

Join a band of heroic owls on a perilous journey through a fantastical realm. This chapter book, part of a beloved serie

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The Spirit of Cattail County

Victoria Piontek

Sparrow feels like an outsider, with rumors of her house being haunted and her own "unusual" nature. But she's not alone