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Sinister Summer Books in Order | Wonderlit

Sinister Summer

4 books · Ages 8–12

Sinister Summer is a 4-book series for ages 8–12 by Kiersten White.

Where to Start

Wretched Waterpark

Start at the beginning: Wretched Waterpark

This is a sequential series — each book builds on the last. Start with book 1.

Reading Order

Wretched Waterpark

Wretched Waterpark2022

Vampiric Vacation

Vampiric Vacation2022

Menacing Manor

Menacing Manor2023

Haunted Holiday

Haunted Holiday2023

What This Series Covers

Teamwork & Collaboration Fear & Bravery Curiosity & Wonder Love & Family Mystery Humor

All books by Kiersten White →

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