The Earth's Children is a Historical Fiction series by Jean M Auel, made up of 6 books published between 1980 and 2011. It begins with The Clan of the Cave Bear (1980), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Land of Painted Caves (2011), spanning 31 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | |||
| 1 | The Clan of the Cave Bear ★ NYT 18w · peaked #8 🏆 National Book Award 1981Full award history → 🎬 Adapted for film/TV → | 1980 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | The Valley of Horses ★ NYT 47w · peaked #2 | 1982 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | The Mammoth Hunters ★ NYT 47w · #1 | 1985 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 1990s | |||
| 4 | The Plains of Passage ★ NYT 29w · #1 | 1990 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2000s | |||
| 5 | The Shelters of Stone ★ NYT 13w · #1 Publieksprijs voor het Nederlandse Boek 2002Full award history → | 2002 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2010s | |||
| 6 | The Land of Painted CavesLatest ★ NYT 11w · #1 | 2011 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Earth's Children series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Earth's Children series?
Start with The Clan of the Cave Bear (1980), the first book in the Earth's Children series by Jean M Auel. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Earth's Children series?
There are 6 books in the Earth's Children series by Jean M Auel, published between 1980 and 2011.
What is the first book in the Earth's Children series?
The first book in the Earth's Children series is The Clan of the Cave Bear, published in 1980 by Jean M Auel.
What is the latest book in the Earth's Children series?
The most recent book in the Earth's Children series is The Land of Painted Caves (2011) by Jean M Auel.