Tom Swift, Young Inventor books in order

The Tom Swift, Young Inventor series follows a 2000s-era Tom Swift through nine adventures blending classic invention with modern technology.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Black Dragon 1991 Victor Appleton N/A
2 Into the Abyss 2006 Victor Appleton Buy
3 The Negative Zone 1991 Victor Appleton N/A
4 The Robot Olympics 2006 Victor Appleton Buy
5 The Space Hotel 2006 Victor Appleton Buy
6 Rocket Racers 2007 Victor Appleton Buy
7 On Top of the World 2007 Victor Appleton Buy
8 Under the Radar 2007 Victor Appleton Buy
9 Quantum Force 1993 Victor Appleton N/A

Tom Swift, Young Inventor brings the franchise into the 2000s with nine books of invention-driven adventure. Into the Abyss, The Robot Olympics, The Space Hotel, and Rocket Racers give Tom modern technology to work with while keeping the classic adventure format.

Published between 2006 and 2007, the series refreshes the Tom Swift concept for a new generation of readers, maintaining the core appeal of a teenage inventor whose creations drive the plot.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Tom Swift, Young Inventor series?

There are nine books in the Tom Swift, Young Inventor series, published between 1991 and 2007.

What is the first book in the Tom Swift, Young Inventor series?

The first book in the Tom Swift, Young Inventor series is The Black Dragon, published in 1991.

What is Tom Swift, Young Inventor about?

Tom Swift, Young Inventor revives the franchise for the 2000s, with nine books sending Tom into the abyss, to robot Olympics, a space hotel, and more. The series updates the young inventor formula with contemporary technology and settings.

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