
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
Complete7 books (1988β1996)
Start with Demons & Dreams: The Best Fantasy and Horror 1, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Demons & Dreams: The Best Fantasy and Horror 1 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | First Annual Collection 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Unicorn Treasury 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Year's Best Fantasy: Second Annual Collection 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | A Wizard's Dozen 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Black Thorn, White Rose 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Year's Best Fantasy & Horror: Tenth Annual Collection 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
Cecelia and Kate Series
Complete3 books (1988β2006)
Start with Sorcery & Cecelia, or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sorcery & Cecelia, or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Grand Tour 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Mislaid Magician 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
Enchanted Forest Chronicles Series
Complete4 books (1985β1993)
Start with Talking to Dragons, the first of 4 books in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Talking to Dragons 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Dragonsbane / Dealing with Dragons 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Searching for Dragons / Dragon Search 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Calling on Dragons 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
Frontier Magic Series
Complete3 books (2009β2012)
Start with Thirteenth Child and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thirteenth Child 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Across the Great Barrier 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Far West 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
Liavek Series
Complete6 books (1985β2015)
Start with Liavek(By: Emma Bull,Will Shetterly), the first of 6 books in the Liavek series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Liavek(By: Emma Bull,Will Shetterly) 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Players of Luck(By: Emma Bull,Will Shetterly) 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Wizard's Row(By: Emma Bull,Will Shetterly) 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Spells of Binding(By: Emma Bull,Will Shetterly) 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Festival Week(By: Emma Bull,Will Shetterly) 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Points of Departure(With: Pamela Dean) 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Lyra Series
Complete5 books (1982β1994)
Start with Shadow Magic, the first of 5 books in the Lyra series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shadow Magic 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Daughter of Witches 1983Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Harp of Imach Thyssel 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Caught in Crystal 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Raven Ring 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
MagicQuest Series
Complete19 books (1958β1985)
Start with The Sherwood Ring(By: Elizabeth Marie Pope), the first of 19 books in the MagicQuest series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Sherwood Ring(By: Elizabeth Marie Pope) 1958Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Seventh Swan(By: Nicholas Stuart Gray) 1962Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Dragon Hoard(By: Tanith Lee,Graham Oakley) 1971Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | The Throme of the Erril of Sherill(By: Patricia A. McKillip) 1973Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Magic Three of Solatia(By: Jane Yolen) 1974Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | The Perilous Gard(By: Elizabeth Marie Pope) 1974Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Power of Three(By: Diana Wynne Jones) 1976Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Dark Lord of Pengersick(By: Richard Carlyon) 1976Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Time Piper(By: Delia Huddy) 1976Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | East of Midnight(By: Tanith Lee) 1977Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Devil on the Road(By: Robert Westall) 1978Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | The Ash Staff(By: Paul R. Fisher) 1979Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Tulku(By: Peter Dickinson) 1979Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | The Magicians of Caprona(By: Diana Wynne Jones) 1980Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | The Princess and the Thorn(By: Paul R. Fisher) 1980Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Mont Cant Gold(By: Paul R. Fisher) 1981Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | The Hawks of Fellheath(By: Paul R. Fisher) 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | Talking to Dragons 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | The Last Days of the Edge of the World(By: Brian M. Stableford) 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
Mairelon Series
Complete2 books (1991β1997)
Start with Mairelon the Magician and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mairelon the Magician 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Magician's Ward 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2013β2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wrede on Writing 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1988β1988)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Book of Enchantments 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete3 books (1984β2023)
Start with The Seven Towers and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Seven Towers 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Snow White and Rose Red 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Dark Lord's Daughter 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
Star Wars Junior Novelizations Series
Likely Complete11 books (1999β2023)
Start with Episode I: The Phantom Menace, the first of 11 books in the Star Wars Junior Novelizations series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Episode I: The Phantom Menace 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Episode II: Attack of the Clones 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back(By: Ryder Windham) 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Star Wars Trilogy: A New Hope(By: Ryder Windham) 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Star Wars Trilogy: Return of the Jedi(By: Ryder Windham) 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Episode III: Revenge of the Sith 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | Solo(By: Joe Schreiber) 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | Black Spire(By: Delilah S. Dawson) 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | The Mandalorian Junior Novel(By: Joe Schreiber) 2021Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | The Mandalorian Season 2 Junior Novel(By: Joe Schreiber) 2022Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Book of Boba Fett Junior Novel(By: Joe Schreiber) 2023Buy πΊπΈ |
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.

