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Patricia C. Wrede

Patricia C. Wrede Reading Order

12 series Β· 65 books Β· Born 27 March 1953

Patricia C. Wrede is a celebrated American fantasy author who captivated readers from 1958 to 2023. With an impressive portfolio of 65 books spanning 12 series, her most notable works include the Enchanted Forest Chronicles and the Cecelia and Kate series. Wrede's enchanting storytelling blends whimsical elements with relatable characters, making her a beloved figure in young adult literature.

Anthologies Series

Complete

7 books (1988–1996)

Start with Demons & Dreams: The Best Fantasy and Horror 1, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of Demons & Dreams: The Best Fantasy and Horror 1
Demons & Dreams: The Best Fantasy and Horror 1
2
Cover of First Annual Collection
First Annual Collection
3
The Unicorn Treasury
4
The Year's Best Fantasy: Second Annual Collection
5
Cover of A Wizard's Dozen
A Wizard's Dozen
6
Cover of Black Thorn, White Rose
Black Thorn, White Rose
7
Cover of Year's Best Fantasy & Horror: Tenth Annual Collection
Year's Best Fantasy & Horror: Tenth Annual Collection

Cecelia and Kate Series

Complete

3 books (1988–2006)

Start with Sorcery & Cecelia, or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Sorcery & Cecelia, or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot
Sorcery & Cecelia, or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot
2
Cover of The Grand Tour
The Grand Tour
3
Cover of The Mislaid Magician
The Mislaid Magician

Enchanted Forest Chronicles Series

Complete

4 books (1985–1993)

Start with Talking to Dragons, the first of 4 books in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles series.

#Title
1
Cover of Talking to Dragons
Talking to Dragons
2
Cover of Dragonsbane / Dealing with Dragons
Dragonsbane / Dealing with Dragons
3
Cover of Searching for Dragons / Dragon Search
Searching for Dragons / Dragon Search
4
Cover of Calling on Dragons
Calling on Dragons

Frontier Magic Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2012)

Start with Thirteenth Child and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Thirteenth Child
Thirteenth Child
2
Cover of Across the Great Barrier
Across the Great Barrier
3
Cover of The Far West
The Far West

Liavek Series

Complete

6 books (1985–2015)

Start with Liavek(By: Emma Bull,Will Shetterly), the first of 6 books in the Liavek series.

#Title
1
Cover of Liavek(By: Emma Bull,Will Shetterly)
Liavek(By: Emma Bull,Will Shetterly)
2
Cover of The Players of Luck(By: Emma Bull,Will Shetterly)
The Players of Luck(By: Emma Bull,Will Shetterly)
3
Cover of Wizard's Row(By: Emma Bull,Will Shetterly)
Wizard's Row(By: Emma Bull,Will Shetterly)
4
Cover of Spells of Binding(By: Emma Bull,Will Shetterly)
Spells of Binding(By: Emma Bull,Will Shetterly)
5
Cover of Festival Week(By: Emma Bull,Will Shetterly)
Festival Week(By: Emma Bull,Will Shetterly)
6
Cover of Points of Departure(With: Pamela Dean)
Points of Departure(With: Pamela Dean)

Lyra Series

Complete

5 books (1982–1994)

Start with Shadow Magic, the first of 5 books in the Lyra series.

#Title
1
Cover of Shadow Magic
Shadow Magic
2
Cover of Daughter of Witches
Daughter of Witches
3
Cover of The Harp of Imach Thyssel
The Harp of Imach Thyssel
4
Cover of Caught in Crystal
Caught in Crystal
5
Cover of The Raven Ring
The Raven Ring

MagicQuest Series

Complete

19 books (1958–1985)

Start with The Sherwood Ring(By: Elizabeth Marie Pope), the first of 19 books in the MagicQuest series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Sherwood Ring(By: Elizabeth Marie Pope)
The Sherwood Ring(By: Elizabeth Marie Pope)
2
Cover of The Seventh Swan(By: Nicholas Stuart Gray)
The Seventh Swan(By: Nicholas Stuart Gray)
3
Cover of The Dragon Hoard(By: Tanith Lee,Graham Oakley)
The Dragon Hoard(By: Tanith Lee,Graham Oakley)
4
Cover of The Throme of the Erril of Sherill(By: Patricia A. McKillip)
The Throme of the Erril of Sherill(By: Patricia A. McKillip)
5
The Magic Three of Solatia(By: Jane Yolen)
6
Cover of The Perilous Gard(By: Elizabeth Marie Pope)
The Perilous Gard(By: Elizabeth Marie Pope)
7
Cover of Power of Three(By: Diana Wynne Jones)
Power of Three(By: Diana Wynne Jones)
8
Cover of The Dark Lord of Pengersick(By: Richard Carlyon)
The Dark Lord of Pengersick(By: Richard Carlyon)
9
Cover of Time Piper(By: Delia Huddy)
Time Piper(By: Delia Huddy)
10
East of Midnight(By: Tanith Lee)
11
The Devil on the Road(By: Robert Westall)
12
Cover of The Ash Staff(By: Paul R. Fisher)
The Ash Staff(By: Paul R. Fisher)
13
Tulku(By: Peter Dickinson)
14
Cover of The Magicians of Caprona(By: Diana Wynne Jones)
The Magicians of Caprona(By: Diana Wynne Jones)
15
Cover of The Princess and the Thorn(By: Paul R. Fisher)
The Princess and the Thorn(By: Paul R. Fisher)
16
Mont Cant Gold(By: Paul R. Fisher)
17
Cover of The Hawks of Fellheath(By: Paul R. Fisher)
The Hawks of Fellheath(By: Paul R. Fisher)
18
Cover of Talking to Dragons
Talking to Dragons
19
Cover of The Last Days of the Edge of the World(By: Brian M. Stableford)
The Last Days of the Edge of the World(By: Brian M. Stableford)

Mairelon Series

Complete

2 books (1991–1997)

Start with Mairelon the Magician and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Mairelon the Magician
Mairelon the Magician
2
Cover of Magician's Ward
Magician's Ward

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

#Title
1
Wrede on Writing

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (1988–1988)

#Title
1
Cover of Book of Enchantments
Book of Enchantments

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

3 books (1984–2023)

Start with The Seven Towers and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of The Seven Towers
The Seven Towers
2
Cover of Snow White and Rose Red
Snow White and Rose Red
3
Cover of The Dark Lord's Daughter
The Dark Lord's Daughter

Star Wars Junior Novelizations Series

Likely Complete

11 books (1999–2023)

Start with Episode I: The Phantom Menace, the first of 11 books in the Star Wars Junior Novelizations series.

#Title
1
Cover of Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Episode I: The Phantom Menace
2
Cover of Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Episode II: Attack of the Clones
3
Cover of Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back(By: Ryder Windham)
Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back(By: Ryder Windham)
4
Star Wars Trilogy: A New Hope(By: Ryder Windham)
5
Star Wars Trilogy: Return of the Jedi(By: Ryder Windham)
6
Cover of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
7
Solo(By: Joe Schreiber)
8
Cover of Black Spire(By: Delilah S. Dawson)
Black Spire(By: Delilah S. Dawson)
9
Cover of The Mandalorian Junior Novel(By: Joe Schreiber)
The Mandalorian Junior Novel(By: Joe Schreiber)
10
Cover of The Mandalorian Season 2 Junior Novel(By: Joe Schreiber)
The Mandalorian Season 2 Junior Novel(By: Joe Schreiber)
11
The Book of Boba Fett Junior Novel(By: Joe Schreiber)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Patricia C. Wrede written?
Patricia C. Wrede has written 65 books across 12 series. Their published works span from 1958 to 2023.
What is the first book in each Patricia C. Wrede series?
Here are the first books in Patricia C. Wrede's series: Anthologies: Demons & Dreams: The Best Fantasy and Horror 1; Cecelia and Kate: Sorcery & Cecelia, or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot; Enchanted Forest Chronicles: Talking to Dragons; Frontier Magic: Thirteenth Child; Liavek: Liavek(By: Emma Bull,Will Shetterly).
What order should I read Patricia C. Wrede's books?
We recommend reading Patricia C. Wrede's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Patricia C. Wrede's series complete?
Patricia C. Wrede has 10 completed series.

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