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Brandon Mull

Brandon Mull Reading Order

13 series Β· 40 books Β· Born 1974

Brandon Mull is an American fantasy author who specializes in imaginative young adult and middle-grade adventure stories populated with magical creatures, hidden worlds, and high stakes. His sprawling catalog spans multiple interconnected universes, with the Fablehaven series standing as his most acclaimed work, following a family's discovery of a preserve for magical beings. Beyond Fablehaven, Mull has built devoted reader bases through the Five Kingdoms series, the Beyonders trilogy, and Dragonwatch, establishing himself as a prolific creator of immersive fantasy worlds designed to captivate juvenile and teen audiences.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

Beyonders Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2013)

Brandon Mull's Beyonders trilogy is a complete fantasy series consisting of three books published between 2011 and 2013. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A World Without Heroes, followed by Seeds of Rebellion, and concluding with Chasing the Prophecy. This young adult fantasy adventure follows characters who are transported to an exotic world and must navigate its dangers and mysteries across the trilogy's interconnected narrative.

Start with A World Without Heroes and read in order.

Start this series with A World Without Heroes

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A World Without Heroes
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Chasing the Prophecy

Dragonwatch Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2017–2021)

The Dragonwatch series by Brandon Mull consists of six fantasy novels published between 2017 and 2021, following the publication order: Dragonwatch, Wrath of the Dragon King, Master of the Phantom Isle, Champion of the Titan Games, Legend of the Dragon Slayer, and Return of the Dragon Slayers. The series appears to be complete, making it ideal for readers seeking a finished story arc. This young adult fantasy adventure should be read in publication order to experience the full narrative progression.

Start with Dragonwatch, the first of 6 books in the Dragonwatch series.

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Wrath of the Dragon King
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Master of the Phantom Isle
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Champion of the Titan Games
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Legend of the Dragon Slayer
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Return of the Dragon Slayers

Fablehaven Series

Ongoing

6 books (2006–2024)

Brandon Mull's Fablehaven fantasy series spans six books published between 2006 and 2024, with the saga still ongoing. The complete reading sequence consists of Fablehaven, Rise of the Evening Star, Grip of the Shadow Plague, Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary, Keys to the Demon Prison, and The Adventurer's Guide to Dragonwatch, and these books should be read in publication order to properly follow the story's development. This young adult fantasy series draws readers into an enchanted world filled with magical creatures and dangerous mysteries that unfold across the interconnected narratives.

Start with Fablehaven, the first of 6 books in the Fablehaven series.

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Rise of the Evening Star
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Grip of the Shadow Plague
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Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary
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Keys to the Demon Prison
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The Adventurer's Guide to Dragonwatch

Fablehaven Companion Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2015–2023)

The Fablehaven Companion series consists of two supplementary books published between 2015 and 2023, with the second likely concluding the collection. These guides should be read in publication order, beginning with Caretaker's Guide to Fablehaven followed by The Official Fablehaven Cookbook, co-authored with Cherie Mull. The series appears to be complete, offering companion material to the main Fablehaven fantasy saga.

Start with Caretaker's Guide to Fablehaven and read in order.

Start this series with Caretaker's Guide to Fablehaven

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Caretaker's Guide to Fablehaven
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The Official Fablehaven Cookbook(With: Cherie Mull)

Five Kingdoms Series

Complete

5 books (2014–2018)

Brandon Mull's Five Kingdoms is a complete young adult fantasy series comprising five books published between 2014 and 2018. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Rogue Knight and continuing through Sky Raiders, Crystal Keepers, Death Weavers, and concluding with Time Jumpers. This series is ideal for readers seeking a finished fantasy epic with a clear narrative progression across all five installments.

Start with Rogue Knight, the first of 5 books in the Five Kingdoms series.

Guardians Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

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Picture Series

Complete

1 book (2019–2019)

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Smarter Than a Monster

Pingo Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2012)

The Pingo series by Brandon Mull is a two-book fantasy collection for young readers, with both entries published between 2009 and 2012. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Pingo followed by Pingo and the Playground Bully. These standalone-style fantasy adventures are suitable for readers seeking imaginative stories in Mull's signature Young Adult fantasy style.

Start with Pingo and read in order.

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Pingo and the Playground Bully

Spirit Animals Series

Complete

7 books (2013–2015)

Spirit Animals is a complete seven-book fantasy series for young adults published between 2013 and 2015, with each installment written by a different author including Brandon Mull, Tui T. Sutherland, Garth Nix, Shannon Hale, Maggie Stiefvater, Eliot Schrefer, and Marie Lu. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Wild Born and concluding with The Evertree. This collaborative effort combines the creative talents of multiple acclaimed fantasy writers to deliver a connected narrative across the full sequence.

Start with Wild Born, the first of 7 books in the Spirit Animals series.

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Against the Tide(By: Tui T. Sutherland)
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Blood Ties(By: Garth Nix,Sean Williams)
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Fire and Ice(By: Shannon Hale)
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Hunted(By: Maggie Stiefvater)
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Rise and Fall(By: Eliot Schrefer)
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The Evertree(By: Marie Lu)

Spirit Animals Collections Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2016)

Brandon Mull's Spirit Animals Collections consists of two fantasy books for young adult readers, published between 2014 and 2016. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Tales of the Great Beasts followed by Tales of the Fallen Beasts.

Start with Tales of the Great Beasts and read in order.

Start this series with Tales of the Great Beasts

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Tales of the Great Beasts
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Tales of the Fallen Beasts

Tales of Newel and Doren Series

Complete

1 book (2025–2025)

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The Candy Shop War Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2007–2023)

The Candy Shop War is a three-book fantasy series by Brandon Mull published between 2007 and 2023. The series comprises The Candy Shop War, Arcade Catastrophe, and Carnival Quest, and should be read in publication order. While the series appears to be complete, readers should follow the books in sequence to experience the story as intended.

Start with The Candy Shop War and read in order.

Start this series with The Candy Shop War

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Brandon Mull written?
Brandon Mull has written 40 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Brandon Mull series?
Here are the first books in Brandon Mull's series: Beyonders: A World Without Heroes; Dragonwatch: Dragonwatch; Fablehaven: Fablehaven; Fablehaven Companion: Caretaker's Guide to Fablehaven; Five Kingdoms: Rogue Knight.
What order should I read Brandon Mull's books?
We recommend reading Brandon Mull's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Brandon Mull still writing new books?
Yes, Brandon Mull has 1 ongoing series: Fablehaven.

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