Johnny Dixon (series)

Johnny Dixon is a fictional character who appears in a series of children's gothic horror novels by John Bellairs and Brad Strickland. In each book, Johnny and his group of friends face and overcome various evil forces usually bent on ending the world.

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Novels in Johnny Dixon Series

The Curse of the Blue Figurine (May 1983)

"To Gerry, who knows about ushabtis."
Johnny Dixon is plunged into a terrifying mystery-adventure when he removes a blue figurine called an ushabi from church.

The Mummy, the Will, and the Crypt (Nov 1983)

"For Candice, a fellow writer and a good friend."
Twelve-year-old Johnny Dixon and his friend Professor Childermass look for the hidden will left by an essential cereal tycoon who wished to make life difficult for his heirs after his own death by suicide.

The Spell of the Sorcerer's Skull (Nov 1984)

NA Dedication
When Johnny Dixon takes a tiny skull from a haunted dollhouse, demonic forces are unleashed, capturing Professor Childermass and leading Johnny on a harrowing chase to a deserted island off the coast of Maine.

The Revenge of the Wizard's Ghost (Nov 1985)

"In memory of my grandfather John Monk."
While thirteen-year-old Johnny Dixon lies dying, possessed by an evil spirit, his friends, an elderly professor and a schoolmate, try to find some way to free him.

The Eyes of the Killer Robot (Oct 1986)

NA Dedication
Thirteen-year-old Johnny Dixon is put in jeopardy when he and Professor Childermass try to find a robot made many years ago by an evil wizard.

The Trolley to Yesterday (Jul 1989)

"For Richard, Beth, and Toby. -- Nobody succeeds without help."
Johnny Dixon and Professor Childermass discover a trolley, which transports them back to Constantinople in 1453 as the Turks are invading the Byzantine Empire.

The Chessmen of Doom (Nov 1989)

NA Dedication
Johnny Dixon, Fergie, and Professor Childermass comply with a strange will left by the professor’s brother, which requires them to spend the summer at a desolate estate where they encounter a madman bent on destroying the world.

The Secret of the Underground Room (Mar 1990)

"To Lyla, a good friend in a difficult time."
When Father Higgins disappears, Johnny Dixon and Professor Childermass discover disturbing clues which lead them to England and an encounter with a long-death knight.

The Drum, the Doll, and the Zombie (Sep 1994)

"Thanks to Jeanne Sharp, reader and advisor. Thanks to those who helped: Gregory Nicoll, Steve Neshiem, Wendy Webb."
When thirteen-year-old Johnny Dixon and his friend Professor Childermass try to save the life of the elderly Dr. Coote, they find themselves facing the forces of a menacing voodoo cult.

The Hand of the Necromancer (Sep 1996)

"In memory of Fred Johnson, a wonderful teacher, a wonderful friend."
Thirteen-year-old Johnny Dixon and his friend Professor Childermass battle an evil wizard for possession of a bewitched hand that can be used to rule the world.

The Bell, the Book, and the Spellbinder (Oct 1997)

"For Jonathan Abucejo and Steve Ericson, defenders of the faith."
When Fergie falls under the spell of an evil sorcerer, Johnny Dixon and Professor Childermass risk their own lives to save him.

The Wrath of the Grinning Ghost (Sep 1999)

"For Phyllis Fogelman."
When a malevolent creature tries to claim his father as its latest victim, thirteen-year-old Johnny Dixon and Professor Childermass risk their own lives trying to save him.

Novel Series Bibliography

# Title Month Year # Chapter # Page Author Illustrator
01 The Curse of the Blue Figurine May 1983 12 200 John Bellairs Edward Gorey
02 The Mummy, the Will, and the Crypt Nov 1983 16 168 John Bellairs Edward Gorey
03 The Spell of the Sorcerer's Skull Nov 1984 11 170 John Bellairs Edward Gorey
04 The Revenge of the Wizard's Ghost Nov 1985 15 147 John Bellairs Edward Gorey
05 The Eyes of the Killer Robot Oct 1986 17 167 John Bellairs Edward Gorey
06 The Trolley to Yesterday Jul 1989 18 183 John Bellairs Edward Gorey
07 The Chessmen of Doom Nov 1989 16 155 John Bellairs Edward Gorey
08 The Secret of the Underground Room Mar 1990 13 127 John Bellairs Edward Gorey
09 The Drum, the Doll, and the Zombie Sep 1994 15 153 Co-Authored Edward Gorey
10 The Hand of the Necromancer Sep 1996 18 168 Brad Strickland Edward Gorey
11 The Bell, the Book, and the Spellbinder Oct 1997 16 149 Brad Strickland Edward Gorey
12 The Wrath of the Grinning Ghost Sep 1999 15 166 Brad Strickland Edward Gorey

Author of "Co-Authored" denotes books outlined by John Bellairs, completed by Brad Strickland.

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