Ted Dekker Children's books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Ted Dekker Children's series?"

"There are two books in the Ted Dekker Children's series, published between 2005 and 2006."

Q: "What is the first book in the Ted Dekker Children's series?"

"The first book in the Ted Dekker Children's series is The Promise, published in 2005."

Q: "What age group are Ted Dekker's children's books for?"

"The Promise and The Drummer Boy are picture books aimed at young children, roughly ages 4 to 8. They are very different from Dekker's adult thrillers, focusing on simple stories of faith and wonder told through illustrations and short text."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Promise	2005	Ted Dekker	Buy
2	The Drummer Boy	2006	Ted Dekker	Buy

Ted Dekker’s children’s books are a small but distinct corner of his catalog. The Promise (2005) and The Drummer Boy (2006) are both picture books designed for young readers, a stark contrast to the dark thrillers and supernatural fiction that make up most of his work.

The Promise tells a story about a father’s love and a child’s faith, while The Drummer Boy offers a holiday-themed narrative. Both books use illustrations to carry the story and are written in the simple, direct language appropriate for their young audience.

These titles are worth knowing about for families who enjoy Dekker’s other work and want age-appropriate options for younger children. They share the faith-based foundation of his adult novels without any of the thriller elements.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Ted Dekker Children's series?

There are two books in the Ted Dekker Children’s series, published between 2005 and 2006.

What is the first book in the Ted Dekker Children's series?

The first book in the Ted Dekker Children’s series is The Promise, published in 2005.

What age group are Ted Dekker's children's books for?

The Promise and The Drummer Boy are picture books aimed at young children, roughly ages 4 to 8. They are very different from Dekker’s adult thrillers, focusing on simple stories of faith and wonder told through illustrations and short text.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order