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Chris d’Lacey

Chris d’Lacey Reading Order

9 series · 40 books · Born 1954

Chris d'Lacey is an English author known for creating immersive fantasy worlds that captivate young readers, most prominently through his bestselling Last Dragon Chronicles series which blends mystery, magic, and modern-day settings. Beyond his signature dragon-centered narratives, he has crafted numerous standalone novels and short story collections that span fantasy, action, and adventure genres. With over forty books published across multiple series since the mid-1990s, d'Lacey has established himself as a prolific voice in children's and young adult fiction.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2007–2007)

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Midnight Feast

Erth Dragons Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2018)

The Erth Dragons series by Chris d'Lacey comprises three completed fantasy novels published between 2015 and 2018. Read the books in publication order: The Wearle, Dark Wyng, and The New Age. This young adult action-adventure series follows a coherent narrative across all three installments.

Start with The Wearle and read in order.

Start this series with The Wearle

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Last Dragon Chronicles Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2010–2010)

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Picture Series

Complete

6 books (1994–2003)

Chris d'Lacey's Picture series consists of six complete books published between 1994 and 2003, blending fantasy and action-adventure elements for young adult readers. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Hole At The Pole and continuing through Juggling with Jeremy, A Break in the Chain, Bubble and Float, Dexter's Journey, and concluding with Franklin's Bear. This finished series offers a sequential narrative arc across its decade-spanning publication period.

Start with A Hole At The Pole, the first of 6 books in the Picture series.

Start this series with A Hole At The Pole

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A Hole At The Pole
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Juggling with Jeremy
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A Break in the Chain
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Bubble and Float
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Dexter's Journey
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Franklin's Bear

Short Story Collections Series

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1 book (1999–1999)

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On Me 'ead, Santa!

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

14 books (1998–2005)

Chris d'Lacey's fourteen standalone novels were published between 1998 and 2005, each offering independent stories across fantasy, young adult, and action-adventure genres. Though not interconnected, these books should ideally be read in publication order, beginning with Fly, Cherokee, Fly. The complete series encompasses titles such as Henry Spaloosh!, The Snail Patrol, The Table Football League, and The Salt Pirates of Skegness, concluding with Horace and Shrinking Ralph Perfect. This finished collection provides variety for readers seeking self-contained narratives from a prolific fantasy author.

Start with Fly, Cherokee, Fly, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Fly, Cherokee, Fly

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Fly, Cherokee, Fly
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Henry Spaloosh!
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The Snail Patrol
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The Table Football League
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Riverside United
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From E to You
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Scupper Hargreaves, Football Genie
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Pawnee Warrior
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The Salt Pirates of Skegness
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Falling for Mandy
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The Prompter
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Shrinking Ralph Perfect. Chris D'Lacey

The Dragons of Wayward Crescent Series

Complete

4 books (2008–2010)

The Dragons of Wayward Crescent is a complete four-book fantasy series by Chris d'Lacey, published between 2008 and 2010. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Gauge and continuing through Glade, Gruffen, and Grabber. This young adult adventure series combines fantasy worldbuilding with action-driven storytelling across its tightly concluded narrative arc.

Start with Gauge, the first of 4 books in the The Dragons of Wayward Crescent series.

The Last Dragon Chronicles Series

Complete

7 books (2001–2012)

The Last Dragon Chronicles is a seven-book fantasy series by Chris d'Lacey published between 2001 and 2012. The complete series follows publication order beginning with The Fire Within and concluding with The Fire Ascending. This young adult adventure series blends action and fantasy elements across its full span, offering a finished narrative arc for readers seeking a self-contained fantasy experience.

Start with The Fire Within, the first of 7 books in the The Last Dragon Chronicles series.

Start this series with The Fire Within

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The Fire Within
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The Fire Eternal
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The Fire Ascending

Unicorne Files Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2016)

The Unicorne Files is a complete fantasy series by Chris d'Lacey comprising three books published between 2014 and 2016. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with A Dark Inheritance, followed by Alexander's Army, and concluding with A Crown of Dragons. This young adult adventure series blends fantasy and action elements across its three installments.

Start with A Dark Inheritance and read in order.

Start this series with A Dark Inheritance

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A Dark Inheritance
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Alexander's Army
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A Crown of Dragons

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Chris d’Lacey written?
Chris d’Lacey has written 40 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1994 to 2018.
What is the first book in each Chris d’Lacey series?
Here are the first books in Chris d’Lacey's series: Erth Dragons: The Wearle; Picture: A Hole At The Pole; The Dragons of Wayward Crescent: Gauge; The Last Dragon Chronicles: The Fire Within; Unicorne Files: A Dark Inheritance.
What order should I read Chris d’Lacey's books?
We recommend reading Chris d’Lacey's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Chris d’Lacey's series complete?
Chris d’Lacey has 9 completed series.

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