Simon Thorn books in order

The Simon Thorn series by Aimee Carter is a middle grade fantasy about a boy who discovers he can talk to animals and enters a hidden world of animal shapeshifters.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Simon Thorn and the Wolf’s Den 2016 Aimee Carter Buy
2 Das Auge der Schlange 2017 Aimee Carter N/A
3 Simon Thorn and the Viper’s Pit 2017 Aimee Carter Buy
4 Simon Thorn and the Shark’s Cave 2018 Aimee Carter Buy

Simon Thorn and the Wolf’s Den (2016) introduces a boy who has always been able to talk to animals and thinks he’s the only one. He’s not. Simon discovers the Animalgams, a hidden society of people who can transform into animals, divided into five rival kingdoms. The books follow Simon as he learns to navigate this world while dealing with threats to both human and animal societies.

Aimee Carter aimed the series at middle grade readers, and the premise is built for that audience: animal shapeshifting, secret schools, and a kid discovering he’s special. The series ran for three books, with adventures involving wolves, vipers, and sharks across the trilogy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Simon Thorn series?

There are 4 books in the Simon Thorn series, published between 2016 and 2018.

What is the first book in the Simon Thorn series?

The first book in the Simon Thorn series is Simon Thorn and the Wolf’s Den, published in 2016.

What is the Simon Thorn series about?

Simon Thorn discovers he can communicate with animals, which leads him to a secret society of Animalgams, people who can shift into animal forms. The series follows Simon as he navigates five rival animal kingdoms and uncovers his own family’s connection to this hidden world.

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