Who This Author Is

Erica Farber ; John R. Sansevere has enough depth here to be more than a raw catalog rollup. This page pulls together 36 catalog-linked books across 1993 to 2003, which makes it easier to separate the strongest starting points from the noisier editions. The clearest lane here leans toward Fantasy & Sci-Fi, Horror & Supernatural.

Best for readers who want imaginative settings, series momentum, and clearer jumping-in spots. If you want the easiest first click, start with Circle of Three and branch outward from there. UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1993 to 2003; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Random House Childrens Books and Goldencraft.

Best Place To Start

Circle of Three

Random House Childrens Books • 2000 • standard commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Fantasy & Sci-Fi entry points • Horror & Supernatural entry points • common used copies from Random House Childrens Books and Goldencraft

Genres and themes: Fantasy & Sci-Fi • Horror & Supernatural • Mystery & Thriller

Who this author is best for: readers who want imaginative settings, series momentum, and clearer jumping-in spots

UPB note: the strongest documented run here lands between 1993 to 2003; the most common copies on this page tend to come from Random House Childrens Books and Goldencraft.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Circle of Three

    Random House Childrens Books • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 228 pages.

  2. No Howling in the House (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3)

    Random House Childrens Books • 2003 • quick commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  3. Black Moon Chronicles

    Random House Childrens Books • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 80 pages.

  4. Blue Ribbon Mystery (Mercer Mayers's Lc + the Critter Kids Mini Novels)

    Random House Childrens Books • 1996 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1996 • 72 pages.

  5. Lil Shop of Magic (Mercer Mayers's Lc + the Critter Kids Mini Novels)

    Random House Childrens Books • 1996 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

  6. The Headless Gargoyle (Critters of the Night , No 4)

    Random House Childrens Books • 1996 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1996 • 71 pages.

  7. Backstage Pass (School Time Readers , No 6)

    Random House Childrens Books • 1995 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1995 • 48 pages.

  8. Ghost of Goose Island, The (School Time Readers, No 5)

    Random House Childrens Books • 1995 • quick commitment

  9. LC and The Critter Kids: The Alien

    Random House Childrens Books • 1995 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1995 • 30 pages.

  10. Mercer Mayer's LC + The Critter Kids: Showdown at the Arcade (A Golden Book School Time Reader)

    Random House Childrens Books • 1994 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1994 • 47 pages.

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