Robin McKinley Reading Order
7 series · 29 books · Born 11 November 1956
Robin McKinley is a celebrated author known for her captivating fantasy novels aimed at young adults and children. With a prolific output of 29 books across seven series, including notable titles like Damar, Folktales, and Pegasus, she has made a significant mark in the genre. Active from 1978 until 2014, McKinley's works continue to enchant readers with their imaginative storytelling and rich character development.
Anthologies Series
Complete6 books (1985–2014)
Start with Imaginary Lands, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.
Damar Series
Complete6 books (1981–1998)
Start with The Door in the Hedge and Other Stories, the first of 6 books in the Damar series.
Folktales Series
Complete3 books (1978–2000)
Start with Beauty and read in order.
Pegasus Series
Complete1 book (2010–2010)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Pegasus 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (1981–1981)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Door in the Hedge and Other Stories 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete9 books (1986–2013)
Start with Black Beauty, the first of 9 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Tales Of Elemental Spirits Series
Complete3 books (2002–2012)
Start with Water(With: Peter Dickinson) and read in order.
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.