Lloyd Alexander Reading Order
8 series · 47 books · Born 30 January 1924
Lloyd Alexander was a renowned American writer known for his captivating fantasy novels aimed at children and young adults. Over his prolific career from 1955 to 2007, he published 47 works across eight series, including the acclaimed Chronicles of Prydain and Westmark Trilogy. His ability to weave imaginative tales earned him a Newbery Medal for his notable novel, The High King.
Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2003–2006)
Start with Firebirds and read in order.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete3 books (1958–1989)
Start with August Bondi: Border Hawk and read in order.
Picture Series
Complete3 books (1965–1992)
Start with Coll and His White Pig and read in order.
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1973–1977)
Start with The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete23 books (1955–2007)
Start with And Let the Credit Go, the first of 23 books in the Standalone Novels series.
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| 1 | And Let the Credit Go 1955Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | My Five Tigers The Cats in My Life 1956Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Time Cat 1963Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Fifty Years in the Doghouse 1964Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Send for Ryan! 1965Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Marvelous Misadventures of Sebastian 1970Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The King's Fountain 1971Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Four Donkeys 1972Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Cat Who Wished to Be a Man 1973Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Wizard in the Tree 1974Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The First Two Lives of Lukas-Kasha 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Prydain Chronicles 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Arkadians 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The House Gobbaleen 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Iron Ring 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Gypsy Rizka 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  How the Cat Swallowed Thunder 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  A Lloyd Alexander Collection 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Fantastical Adventures of the Invisible Boy / The Gawgon and the Boy 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Rope Trick 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Dream-of-Jade 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  The Golden Dream of Carlo Chuchio 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
The Chronicles of Prydain Series
Complete5 books (1964–1968)
Start with The Book of Three, the first of 5 books in the The Chronicles of Prydain series.
Vesper Holly Series
Complete6 books (1986–2005)
Start with The Illyrian Adventure, the first of 6 books in the Vesper Holly series.
Westmark Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1981–1984)
Start with Westmark and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lloyd Alexander written?
- Lloyd Alexander has written 47 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1955 to 2007.
- What is the first book in each Lloyd Alexander series?
- Here are the first books in Lloyd Alexander's series: Anthologies: Firebirds; Non-Fiction: August Bondi: Border Hawk; Picture: Coll and His White Pig; Short Story Collections: The Foundling and Other Tales of Prydain; The Chronicles of Prydain: The Book of Three.
- What order should I read Lloyd Alexander's books?
- We recommend reading Lloyd Alexander's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Lloyd Alexander's series complete?
- Lloyd Alexander has 8 completed series.