The Sparrow books in order

Q: "How many books are in the The Sparrow series?"

"There are three books in the The Sparrow series, published between 1996 and 1998."

Q: "What is the first book in the The Sparrow series?"

"The first book in the The Sparrow series is The Sparrow, published in 1996."

Q: "Is The Sparrow a standalone novel or part of a series?"

"The Sparrow has a sequel called Children of God (1998). Together they form a complete story, though The Sparrow can be read on its own. Children of God continues the story with a second mission to the planet Rakhat."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Sparrow	1996	Mary Doria Russell	Buy
2	Wróbel	1996	Mary Doria Russell	N/A
3	Children of God	1998	Mary Doria Russell	Buy

The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell tells the story of a Jesuit priest, Emilio Sandoz, who leads a mission to the planet Rakhat after detecting alien music from space. The novel alternates between the preparation for the journey and its devastating aftermath.

Children of God (1998) continues the story as Sandoz is forced to return to Rakhat. The two novels together explore questions about faith, cultural contact, and the consequences of well-intentioned interference. The Sparrow won the Arthur C. Clarke Award and the James Tiptree Jr. Award.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Sparrow series?

There are three books in the The Sparrow series, published between 1996 and 1998.

What is the first book in the The Sparrow series?

The first book in the The Sparrow series is The Sparrow, published in 1996.

Is The Sparrow a standalone novel or part of a series?

The Sparrow has a sequel called Children of God (1998). Together they form a complete story, though The Sparrow can be read on its own. Children of God continues the story with a second mission to the planet Rakhat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order