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Robin McKinley

Robin McKinley Reading Order

7 series · 29 books · Born 1956-11-11

FantasyYoung Adult

Robin McKinley is a fantasy author known for weaving intricate worlds and reimagined folktales into compelling narratives for young adult readers. Her work spans multiple series including the beloved Pegasus duology and the richly detailed Damar universe, showcasing her gift for building immersive secondary worlds populated with memorable characters. Across nearly four decades of writing, McKinley has established herself as a master of character-driven fantasy that appeals to readers seeking sophisticated worldbuilding and emotional depth.

Anthologies Series

Complete

6 books (1985–2014)

Start with Imaginary Lands, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Imaginary Lands

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Cover of Imaginary Lands
Imaginary Lands
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Dragons and Warrior Daughters
Dragons and Warrior Daughters
1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Spells of Enchantment
Spells of Enchantment
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Silver Birch, Blood Moon
Silver Birch, Blood Moon
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Sixteenth Annual Collection
Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Sixteenth Annual Collection
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Lightspeed Magazine, February 2014
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Damar Series

Complete

6 books (1981–1998)

Start with The Door in the Hedge and Other Stories, the first of 6 books in the Damar series.

Start this series with The Door in the Hedge and Other Stories

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Cover of The Door in the Hedge and Other Stories
The Door in the Hedge and Other Stories
1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Blue Sword
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Hero and the Crown
1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Imaginary Lands
Imaginary Lands
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of A Knot in the Grain
A Knot in the Grain
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of The Stone Fey
The Stone Fey
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Folktales Series

Complete

3 books (1978–2000)

Start with Beauty and read in order.

Start this series with Beauty

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1
Cover of Beauty
2
Cover of Rose Daughter
Rose Daughter
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Spindle's End
Spindle's End
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Pegasus Series

Complete

1 book (2010–2010)

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1
Cover of Pegasus

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (1981–1981)

#Title
1
Cover of The Door in the Hedge and Other Stories
The Door in the Hedge and Other Stories
1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

9 books (1986–2013)

Start with Black Beauty, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Black Beauty

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1
Cover of Black Beauty
Black Beauty
1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of The Outlaws of Sherwood
The Outlaws of Sherwood
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of My Father is in the Navy
My Father is in the Navy
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Rowan
5
6
Cover of Sunshine
7
Cover of Dragonhaven
8
Cover of Chalice
9
Cover of Shadows

Tales Of Elemental Spirits Series

Complete

3 books (2002–2012)

Start with Water(With: Peter Dickinson) and read in order.

Start this series with Water(With: Peter Dickinson)

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1
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Water(With: Peter Dickinson)
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Fire(With: Peter Dickinson)
Fire(With: Peter Dickinson)
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Earth and Air(By: Peter Dickinson)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Robin McKinley written?
Robin McKinley has written 29 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1978 to 2014.
What is the first book in each Robin McKinley series?
Here are the first books in Robin McKinley's series: Anthologies: Imaginary Lands; Damar: The Door in the Hedge and Other Stories; Folktales: Beauty; Tales Of Elemental Spirits: Water(With: Peter Dickinson).
What order should I read Robin McKinley's books?
We recommend reading Robin McKinley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Robin McKinley's series complete?
Robin McKinley has 7 completed series.

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