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Cressida Cowell

Cressida Cowell Reading Order

14 series ยท 66 books ยท Born 1966

Cressida Cowell is a British author whose How to Train Your Dragon series has evolved into a global phenomenon spanning books, animated films, and extended media properties. Her prolific output across more than sixty titles demonstrates versatility across children's literature, fantasy adventure, and imaginative storytelling that appeals to readers from early childhood through young adulthood. Cowell's work combines engaging narratives with distinctive world-building, establishing her as a major figure in contemporary children's publishing since the late 1980s.

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Children's Series

Likely Complete

10 books (1988โ€“2021)

Cressida Cowell's Children's series spans 10 books published between 1988 and 2021, following a publication order that begins with Little Wonder and concludes with Little Bo Peep's Library Book. The series appears to be complete and should be read in the order of publication. These fantasy and adventure tales blend imaginative storytelling with elements of mystery and humor, appealing to young readers.

Start with Little Wonder, the first of 10 books in the Children's series.

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Cover of Don't Do That, Kitty Kilroy!
Don't Do That, Kitty Kilroy!
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Cover of What Shall We Do with the Boo Hoo Baby?
What Shall We Do with the Boo Hoo Baby?
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Cover of Claydon Was a Clingy Child
Claydon Was a Clingy Child
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Cover of There's No Such Thing as a Ghostie!
There's No Such Thing as a Ghostie!
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Cover of Little Bo Peep's Troublesome Sheep
Little Bo Peep's Troublesome Sheep
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Cover of The Story of Tantrum O'Furrily
The Story of Tantrum O'Furrily
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Cover of Little Bo Peep's Library Book
Little Bo Peep's Library Book

Emily Brown Series

Complete

5 books (2006โ€“2018)

Cressida Cowell's Emily Brown series consists of five complete books published between 2006 and 2018, which should be read in publication order. The series combines fantasy, mystery, and adventure elements suitable for young readers. Begin with That Rabbit Belongs To Emily Brown and continue through the subsequent installments to experience the full arc of this whimsical collection.

Start with That Rabbit Belongs To Emily Brown, the first of 5 books in the Emily Brown series.

Start this series with That Rabbit Belongs To Emily Brown

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Cover of That Rabbit Belongs To Emily Brown
That Rabbit Belongs To Emily Brown
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Emily Brown and the Thing
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Emily Brown and the Elephant Emergency
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Cover of Cheer Up Your Teddy Bear, Emily Brown!
Cheer Up Your Teddy Bear, Emily Brown!
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Emily Brown and Father Christmas

How To Train Your Dragon Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2014โ€“2014)

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Cover of The Complete Book of Dragons
The Complete Book of Dragons

How To Train Your Dragon School Series

Complete

2 books (2025โ€“2026)

Start this series with Doom of the Darkwing

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Fight of the Flamestrike

How To Train Your Dragon Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2012โ€“2012)

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How To Train Your Dragon: Hidden World Series

Complete

6 books (2019โ€“2019)

The How To Train Your Dragon: Hidden World series comprises six companion books published in 2019, all illustrated by different artists including Patrick Spaziante, Michelle Lam, and Shane L. Johnson. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Homecoming and concluding with World of Dragons. The books blend fantasy and adventure elements with the visual storytelling style characteristic of the franchise's animated films.

Start with Homecoming(By: Patrick Spaziante), the first of 6 books in the How To Train Your Dragon: Hidden World series.

Start this series with Homecoming(By: Patrick Spaziante)

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Homecoming(By: Patrick Spaziante)
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How to Train Your Dragon The Hidden World The Movie Storybook(By: Michelle Lam)
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Journey to New Berk(By: Patrick Spaziante)
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Meet the New Dragons(By: Shane L. Johnson)
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The Night Fury and the Light Fury(By: Shane L. Johnson)
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World of Dragons(By: May Nakamura)

How to Train Your Dragon Series

Complete

15 books (1999โ€“2023)

Cressida Cowell's How to Train Your Dragon is a 14-book fantasy adventure series following the young Viking Hiccup and his encounters with dragons, published between 1999 and 2015. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Hiccup the Seasick Viking and concluding with How to Fight a Dragon's Fury. These action-packed tales blend mystery and adventure as Hiccup navigates Viking challenges and dragon lore across a sprawling narrative arc.

Start with Hiccup the Seasick Viking / How To Be A Viking, the first of 14 books in the How to Train Your Dragon series.

Start this series with Hiccup the Seasick Viking / How To Be A Viking

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Hiccup the Seasick Viking / How To Be A Viking
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Cover of How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon
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Cover of How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse
How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse
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Cover of How to Twist a Dragon's Tale
How to Twist a Dragon's Tale
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A Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons
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Cover of How to Ride a Dragon's Storm
How to Ride a Dragon's Storm
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How to Break a Dragon's Heart
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Cover of How to Steal a Dragon's Sword
How to Steal a Dragon's Sword
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Cover of How to Seize a Dragon's Jewel
How to Seize a Dragon's Jewel
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Cover of How to Betray a Dragon's Hero
How to Betray a Dragon's Hero
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The Incomplete Book of Dragons
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Cover of How to Fight a Dragonโ€™s Fury
How to Fight a Dragonโ€™s Fury
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How to Train Your Hogfly

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2006โ€“2006)

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Cover of How To Train Your Viking, By Toothless
How To Train Your Viking, By Toothless

Super Sue Series

Complete

2 books (2003โ€“2005)

Cressida Cowell's Super Sue series consists of two complete books published between 2003 and 2005. This action-packed fantasy adventure should be read in publication order, beginning with Super Sue followed by Super Sue at Super School. The series blends elements of mystery and adventure suitable for young adult readers seeking engaging storytelling from this versatile author.

Start with Super Sue and read in order.

The Wizards of Once Series

Complete

4 books (2017โ€“2020)

Cressida Cowell's Wizards of Once series comprises four complete fantasy adventures published between 2017 and 2020. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Wizards of Once and continuing through Twice Magic, Knock Three Times, and concluding with Never and Forever. This young adult fantasy series blends magic, mystery, and action as it unfolds across the four installments.

Start with The Wizards of Once, the first of 4 books in the The Wizards of Once series.

Tiny Detectives Series

Likely Complete

12 books (2021โ€“2022)

The Tiny Detectives series by Cressida Cowell consists of twelve books published between 2021 and 2022, exploring fascinating questions about the natural world through mystery and adventure. Each standalone entry investigates a different scientific curiosity, from animal abilities to celestial phenomena and environmental phenomena. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Can Animals Walk on Water?

Start with Can Animals Walk on Water?, the first of 12 books in the Tiny Detectives series.

Start this series with Can Animals Walk on Water?

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Can Animals Walk on Water?
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Do Fish Glow in the Dark?
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Do Koalas Have Fingerprints?
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Is the Middle of the Earth Hot?
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Can Butterflies Taste With Their Feet?
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Can Wolves See in the Dark?
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Can it Snow in the Desert?
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Is There Life at the Bottom of the Deepest Ocean?

Treetop Twins Adventures Series

Complete

2 books (2019โ€“2019)

The Treetop Twins Adventures is a complete two-book series by Cressida Cowell published in 2019. These action-packed fantasy adventures should be read in publication order, beginning with The Twins Meet a Mystery Dinosaur followed by The Twins Track Down a Triceratops.

Start with The Twins Meet a Mystery Dinosaur and read in order.

Start this series with The Twins Meet a Mystery Dinosaur

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The Twins Meet a Mystery Dinosaur
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The Twins Track Down a Triceratops

Treetop Twins Wilderness Adventures Series

Complete

2 books (2020โ€“2021)

Start this series with The Twins Greet a Great Auk

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The Twins Greet a Great Auk
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Which Way To Anywhere Series

Ongoing

3 books (2022โ€“2025)

Cressida Cowell's Which Way To Anywhere series is an ongoing fantasy adventure for young adults currently comprising three books published between 2022 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Which Way to Anywhere, followed by Which Way Around the Galaxy, and Which Way to the Future. With mysteries and action woven throughout, this series unfolds its story sequentially across its volumes.

Start with Which Way to Anywhere and read in order.

Start this series with Which Way to Anywhere

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Which Way Around the Galaxy
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Cressida Cowell written?
Cressida Cowell has written 66 books across 14 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Cressida Cowell series?
Here are the first books in Cressida Cowell's series: Children's: Little Wonder; Emily Brown: That Rabbit Belongs To Emily Brown; How To Train Your Dragon School: Doom of the Darkwing; How To Train Your Dragon: Hidden World: Homecoming(By: Patrick Spaziante); How to Train Your Dragon: Hiccup the Seasick Viking / How To Be A Viking.
What order should I read Cressida Cowell's books?
We recommend reading Cressida Cowell's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Cressida Cowell still writing new books?
Yes, Cressida Cowell has 1 ongoing series: Which Way To Anywhere.

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