The Imagination Box books in order

The Imagination Box is an award-winning children's trilogy by Martyn Ford about a boy who discovers a device that can bring anything he imagines to life.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Imagination Box 2015 Martyn Ford Buy
2 Beyond Infinity 2016 Martyn Ford Buy
3 A Mind of its Own 2017 Martyn Ford Buy

Martyn Ford launched his writing career with this middle-grade trilogy, published by Faber and Faber beginning in 2015. The first book introduces Timothy Hart, a ten-year-old who stumbles upon the Imagination Box, a secret invention that turns thoughts into physical objects. When the box’s creator, Professor Eisenstone, disappears, Tim teams up with Phil, a tiny talking monkey created by the box itself, to investigate.

Beyond Infinity and A Mind of its Own continue the story, expanding the scope of what the Imagination Box can do and the dangers it attracts. The series received strong reviews for its blend of classic children’s adventure with science fiction elements, drawing comparisons to the inventive plotting of Roald Dahl. Each book builds on the last while working as a satisfying story on its own.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Imagination Box series?

There are three books in the The Imagination Box series, published between 2015 and 2017.

What is the first book in the The Imagination Box series?

The first book in the The Imagination Box series is The Imagination Box, published in 2015.

What is The Imagination Box series about?

The series follows ten-year-old Timothy Hart, who discovers a top-secret device called the Imagination Box that can make anything he thinks of become real. When the box’s inventor, Professor Eisenstone, goes missing, Tim and a talking finger monkey named Phil set out to find him, leading to adventures involving double crosses, deceitful adults, and narrow escapes.

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