Cressida Cowell Reading Order
13 series · 61 books · Born 1966
Cressida Cowell is a celebrated British author recognized for her engaging children's literature, particularly the How to Train Your Dragon series, which has inspired a successful media franchise. Over her prolific career, from 1988 to 2025, she has authored 61 books across 13 series, including Emily Brown and various non-fiction titles related to her most famous work. Her imaginative storytelling and unique style have captivated readers worldwide.
Children's Series
Likely Complete10 books (1988–2021)
Start with Little Wonder, the first of 10 books in the Children's series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Little Wonder 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Don't Do That, Kitty Kilroy! 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  What Shall We Do with the Boo Hoo Baby? 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Claydon Was a Clingy Child 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  One Too Many Tigers 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  There's No Such Thing as a Ghostie! 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Daddy On The Moon 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Little Bo Peep's Troublesome Sheep 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Story of Tantrum O'Furrily 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Little Bo Peep's Library Book 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.
How To Train Your Dragon Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Complete Book of Dragons 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
How To Train Your Dragon School Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Doom of the Darkwing 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
How To Train Your Dragon Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Day of the Dreader 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Homecoming(By: Patrick Spaziante) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | How to Train Your Dragon The Hidden World The Movie Storybook(By: Michelle Lam) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Journey to New Berk(By: Patrick Spaziante) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Meet the New Dragons(By: Shane L. Johnson) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Night Fury and the Light Fury(By: Shane L. Johnson) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | World of Dragons(By: May Nakamura) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Hiccup the Seasick Viking / How To Be A Viking 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  How to Train Your Dragon 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  How to Be a Pirate 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  How to Speak Dragonese 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  How to Twist a Dragon's Tale 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | A Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  How to Ride a Dragon's Storm 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | How to Break a Dragon's Heart 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  How to Steal a Dragon's Sword 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  How to Seize a Dragon's Jewel 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  How to Betray a Dragon's Hero 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Incomplete Book of Dragons 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  How to Fight a Dragon’s Fury 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2006–2006)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  How To Train Your Viking, By Toothless 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
Super Sue Series
Complete2 books (2003–2005)
Start with Super Sue and read in order.
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.
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.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Can Animals Walk on Water? 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Can Trees Talk? 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Do Fish Glow in the Dark? 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Do Koalas Have Fingerprints? 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Do Spiders Have Pets? 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Is the Middle of the Earth Hot? 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Why Do Stars Twinkle? 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Why is the Sky Blue? 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Can Butterflies Taste With Their Feet? 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Can Wolves See in the Dark? 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Can it Snow in the Desert? 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Is There Life at the Bottom of the Deepest Ocean? 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Treetop Twins Wilderness Adventures Series
Complete1 book (2020–2020)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Twins Greet a Great Auk 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Which Way To Anywhere Series
Ongoing3 books (2022–2025)
Start with Which Way to Anywhere and read in order.
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.