Steel Trapp books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Steel Trapp series?"

"There are two books in the Steel Trapp series, published between 2008 and 2010."

Q: "What is the first book in the Steel Trapp series?"

"The first book in the Steel Trapp series is The Challenge, published in 2008."

Q: "Do I need to read both Steel Trapp books?"

"Each book has its own plot, but the same main character appears in both. The Challenge comes first and introduces the character, so it is the better starting point."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Challenge	2008	Ridley Pearson	Buy
2	The Academy	2010	Ridley Pearson	Buy

Steel Trapp follows a teenager whose photographic memory makes him a target for people with secrets to protect. The Challenge (2008) puts him on a cross-country train ride that turns dangerous, while The Academy (2010) moves the action to a new setting.

These are fast-paced reads aimed at middle grade boys who like action and puzzles. Ridley Pearson keeps the plots tight and the stakes high without veering into territory that is too intense for younger readers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Steel Trapp series?

There are two books in the Steel Trapp series, published between 2008 and 2010.

What is the first book in the Steel Trapp series?

The first book in the Steel Trapp series is The Challenge, published in 2008.

Do I need to read both Steel Trapp books?

Each book has its own plot, but the same main character appears in both. The Challenge comes first and introduces the character, so it is the better starting point.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order