Gail Carson Levine Reading Order

2 books (2011–2015)

This complete fantasy series by Gail Carson Levine contains two books published between 2011 and 2015. Read the books in publication order, beginning with A Tale of Two Castles followed by Stolen Magic, as the narrative builds across both installments.

Start with A Tale of Two Castles and read in order.

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1	A Tale of Two Castles 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Stolen Magic 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2005–2009)

Gail Carson Levine's fantasy anthology series contains three complete collections spanning 2005 to 2009. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Unexpected, followed by Be Careful What You Wish For, and concluding with Half-Minute Horrors. Each volume features standalone short stories that showcase the author's signature blend of imaginative storytelling suitable for young adult readers.

Start with Unexpected and read in order.

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1	Unexpected 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Be Careful What You Wish For 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Half-Minute Horrors 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (1997–2018)

Gail Carson Levine's Ella Enchanted series spans six complete fantasy novels published between 1997 and 2018, best enjoyed in publication order. The series includes Ella Enchanted, The Two Princesses of Bamarre, Fairest, Ever, The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre, and Ogre Enchanted, with each book offering standalone stories set in interconnected magical worlds. Readers should begin with the original Ella Enchanted and proceed chronologically through the releases to experience how Levine's fantasy universe develops across the two decades of publication.

Start with Ella Enchanted, the first of 6 books in the Ella Enchanted series.

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1	Ella Enchanted 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Two Princesses of Bamarre 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Fairest 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Ever 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Ogre Enchanted 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2006–2014)

Gail Carson Levine's two-book non-fiction series on the craft of writing was published between 2006 and 2014 and is now complete. Both books should be read in publication order, beginning with Writing Magic, followed by Writer to Writer. This series offers practical guidance for aspiring young writers interested in developing their skills in the fantasy and young adult genres.

Start with Writing Magic and read in order.

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1	Writing Magic 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Writer to Writer 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2010–2010)

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1	Betsy Red Hoodie 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2012–2016)

Gail Carson Levine's poetry collection series consists of two complete volumes published between 2012 and 2016. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Forgive Me, I Meant to Do It followed by Transient. The series offers poetry from an author best known for her fantasy and young adult novels.

Start with Forgive Me, I Meant to Do It and read in order.

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1	Forgive Me, I Meant to Do It 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Transient 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (1999–2026)

Gail Carson Levine's Standalone Novels series comprises eight books published between 1999 and 2022, each telling a complete story independent of the others. The series spans fantasy and young adult fiction, with titles including Dave at Night, The Wish, Betsy Who Cried Wolf, and the Fairy Haven trilogy (Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg, Fairy Haven and the Quest for the Wand, and Fairies and the Quest for Never Land), along with A Ceiling Made of Eggshells, Sparrows in the Wind, and The Unusuals. While each book stands alone and can be read in any order, reading them in publication order provides a chronological view of the author's work. The series appears to be complete as of 2022.

Start with Dave at Night, the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Dave at Night 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Wish 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Betsy Who Cried Wolf 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Fairy Haven and the Quest for the Wand 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Fairies and the Quest for Never Land 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	A Ceiling Made of Eggshells 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Sparrows in the Wind 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Unusuals 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (1999–2002)

The Princess Tales is a complete fantasy series by Gail Carson Levine consisting of seven books published between 1999 and 2002. Each standalone tale reimagines classic fairy tale tropes with fresh twists and humor, featuring princesses, magic, and unexpected heroines. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Princess Sonora and the Long Sleep and concluding with The Fairy's Return and Other Princess Tales. This collection is ideal for young adult readers who enjoy fantasy retellings with clever wordplay and unconventional approaches to traditional stories.

Start with Princess Sonora and the Long Sleep, the first of 7 books in the The Princess Tales series.

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1	Princess Sonora and the Long Sleep 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Fairy's Mistake 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Princess Test 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Cinderellis and the Glass Hill 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	For Biddle's Sake 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Fairy's Return 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Fairy's Return and Other Princess Tales 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible