Chris Colfer Reading Order
8 series · 20 books · Born 1990
Chris Colfer is an American author known for blending fantasy and adventure into imaginative worlds that captivate middle-grade and young adult readers. Best recognized for The Land of Stories series, a sprawling fantasy epic that combines magic, mystery, and richly developed characters, Colfer has built a prolific career across multiple interconnected series including A Tale of Magic and the Roswell Johnson books. With over twenty titles published since 2012, he has established himself as a significant voice in contemporary fantasy literature for younger audiences.
A Tale of Magic Series
Likely Complete3 books (2019–2021)
Start with A Tale of Magic... and read in order.
Start this series with A Tale of Magic...
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Adventures from the Land of Stories Series
Complete2 books (2015–2015)
Start with Queen Red Riding Hood's Guide to Royalty and read in order.
Start this series with Queen Red Riding Hood's Guide to Royalty
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Land Of Stories Collections Series
Complete2 books (2016–2018)
Start with The Land of Stories and read in order.
Start this series with The Land of Stories
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Land Of Stories Picture Series
Complete2 books (2015–2017)
Start with The Curvy Tree and read in order.
Start this series with The Curvy Tree
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Roswell Johnson Series
Ongoing2 books (2024–2025)
Start with Roswell Johnson Saves the World! and read in order.
Start this series with Roswell Johnson Saves the World!
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2012–2017)
Start with Struck by Lightning and read in order.
Start this series with Struck by Lightning
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The Land of Stories Series
Complete6 books (2012–2017)
Start with The Wishing Spell, the first of 6 books in the The Land of Stories series.
Start this series with The Wishing Spell
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The Land of Stories Graphic Novels Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Chris Colfer written?
- Chris Colfer has written 20 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Chris Colfer series?
- Here are the first books in Chris Colfer's series: A Tale of Magic: A Tale of Magic...; Adventures from the Land of Stories: Queen Red Riding Hood's Guide to Royalty; Land Of Stories Collections: The Land of Stories; Land Of Stories Picture: The Curvy Tree; Roswell Johnson: Roswell Johnson Saves the World!.
- What order should I read Chris Colfer's books?
- We recommend reading Chris Colfer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Chris Colfer still writing new books?
- Yes, Chris Colfer has 1 ongoing series: Roswell Johnson.