Cressida Cowell Reading Order
13 series · 61 books · 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.
Children's Series
Likely Complete10 books (1988–2021)
Start with Little Wonder, the first of 10 books in the Children's series.
Start this series with Little Wonder
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Emily Brown Series
Complete5 books (2006–2018)
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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How To Train Your Dragon Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
How To Train Your Dragon School Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
How To Train Your Dragon Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
How To Train Your Dragon: Hidden World Series
Complete6 books (2019–2019)
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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How to Train Your Dragon Series
Complete14 books (1999–2015)
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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Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2006–2006)
Super Sue Series
Complete2 books (2003–2005)
Start with Super Sue and read in order.
Start this series with Super Sue
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The Wizards of Once Series
Complete4 books (2017–2020)
Start with The Wizards of Once, the first of 4 books in the The Wizards of Once series.
Start this series with The Wizards of Once
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Tiny Detectives Series
Likely Complete12 books (2021–2022)
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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Treetop Twins Wilderness Adventures Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
Which Way To Anywhere Series
Ongoing3 books (2022–2025)
Start with Which Way to Anywhere and read in order.
Start this series with Which Way to Anywhere
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Cressida Cowell written?
- Cressida Cowell has written 61 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2025.
- 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: Hidden World: Homecoming(By: Patrick Spaziante); How to Train Your Dragon: Hiccup the Seasick Viking / How To Be A Viking; Super Sue: Super Sue.
- 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.