The Missing Book — by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Order	Book	Date	Rating
1	Found	May-2008	5
2	Sent	Sep-2009	5
3	Sabotaged	Sep-2010	5
4	Torn	Sep-2011	5
5	Caught	Sep-2012	5
5.5	Sought	Aug-2013	5
6	Risked	Sep-2013	5
6.5	Rescued	Aug-2014	5
7	Revealed	Sep-2014	5
8	Redeemed	Sep-2015	5

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Series Premise

The Missing Book series follows a group of children who were taken from pivotal moments in history and hidden in the modern world. Each book sends them on time-travel missions to fix broken historical events while they unravel the truth about their own identities and the shadowy organization behind the abductions.

The Missing Book Series Reading Order

The Missing Book series must be read in order. The story follows a continuous narrative across all books, with major revelations, character discoveries, and time-travel consequences carrying directly from one volume to the next. Events and character arcs build progressively as the scope of the conspiracy expands. Reading out of order causes confusion and major spoilers because later books assume full knowledge of earlier missions, identities, and the escalating threats.

Explanation of reading order types

The Missing Book Series Characters

Jonah Skidmore serves as the central protagonist, an adopted teen who learns he was stolen from history. He is joined by his friend Chip and later other missing children, each with unique historical origins and roles in the larger mission.

Setting of the The Missing Book Series

The series moves between the modern world and key moments in history, including the Titanic, the American Revolution, the 15th century, and other pivotal eras where the children must intervene to preserve the timeline.

Tone & Themes of the The Missing Book Series

The tone is suspenseful and adventurous with thoughtful historical elements. Central themes include identity and belonging, the impact of small actions on history, courage in the face of danger, and the importance of family and friendship.

Is the The Missing Book Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to children ages 8–12 who enjoy time-travel adventures, historical mysteries, and fast-paced action with emotional depth. It suits readers who like stories that combine real history with exciting fictional missions.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Mild peril and historical violence appropriate to the eras visited; no strong language or mature content; suitable for upper elementary and middle-grade readers.

The Missing Book series weaves time travel and history into one continuous story of stolen children fighting to fix the past. Its sequential structure builds deep investment in Jonah’s journey and the larger conspiracy. The blend of adventure, friendship, and historical insight creates a compelling middle-grade series.