The Book of Tamarind Series in Order: 3 books


  • Book - 1

    Maya Nelson isn't your typical thirteen-year-old. She's spent her whole life living on the sea with her marine biologist parents, her younger brother, Simon, and baby sister, Penny. Maya used to love living on a sailboat, but lately, everything feels...



  • Book - 2

    It's been four years since Maya, Simon, and Penny Nelson left the lost island of Tamarind. For Maya, the island is a nearly forgotten part of her childhood; for Penny, it's a secret place she can't remember, but longs to see; and for Simon, it's an a...



  • Book - 3

    Penny Nelson grew up listening to her older sister and brother recount their adventures in Tamarind, a magical island not found on any map, but she sometimes she can't tell which of her memories are hers and which are theirs. After drifting out to...




Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There are 3 books in The Book of Tamarind series.

The Book of Tamarind series does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Great Wave of Tamarind (Book 3), was published in April 2017.

The first book in The Book of Tamarind series, The Lost Island of Tamarind, was published in October 2008.

The Book of Tamarind series primarily falls into the Fantasy genre. This middle grade series was written for ages 8-12, but can be enjoyed by older readers as well.