Reading Order List โ€” Book Series Reading Order Guide
Ursula Vernon

Ursula Vernon Reading Order

16 series ยท 73 books ยท Born 28 May 1977

Ursula Vernon is an accomplished American author and illustrator known for her engaging works in fantasy and childrenโ€™s literature. With 73 titles spread across 16 series, including notable works like Black Dogs, Clocktaur War, and the beloved Hamster Princess and Dragonbreath, she has captivated readers since 2004. Active until 2026, her storytelling has garnered numerous accolades, including the prestigious Hugo and Nebula Awards.

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2013โ€“2023)

Start with The New Voices of Fantasy, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of The New Voices of Fantasy
The New Voices of Fantasy
2
3
The Long List Anthology Volume 4
4
The Best of Uncanny
5
Cover of The Mythic Dream
The Mythic Dream
6
The Mythic Dream
7
Cover of Azathoth: Ordo ab Chao
Azathoth: Ordo ab Chao

Black Dogs Series

Complete

2 books (2007โ€“2011)

Start with The House of Diamond and read in order.

#Title
1
The House of Diamond
2
Cover of The Mountain of Iron
The Mountain of Iron

Clocktaur War Series

Complete

2 books (2017โ€“2018)

Start with Clockwork Boys and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Clockwork Boys
Clockwork Boys
2
Cover of The Wonder Engine
The Wonder Engine

Collections Series

Complete

3 books (2014โ€“2017)

Start with Toad Words And Other Stories(As: T. Kingfisher) and read in order.

#Title
1
Toad Words And Other Stories(As: T. Kingfisher)
2
Jackalope Wives and Other Stories(As: T. Kingfisher)
3
The Halcyon Fairy Book(As: T. Kingfisher)

Digger Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2005โ€“2022)

Start with Digger, Volume One, the first of 8 books in the Digger series.

#Title
1
Cover of Digger, Volume One
Digger, Volume One
2
Digger, Volume Two
3
Cover of Digger, Volume Three
Digger, Volume Three
4
Cover of Digger, Volume Four
Digger, Volume Four
5
Cover of Digger, Volume Five
Digger, Volume Five
6
Cover of Digger, Volume Six
Digger, Volume Six
7
Cover of Digger: The Complete Omnibus
Digger: The Complete Omnibus
8
Digger Unearthed

Dragonbreath Series

Complete

11 books (2009โ€“2016)

Start with Dragonbreath, the first of 11 books in the Dragonbreath series.

#Title
1
Cover of Dragonbreath
Dragonbreath
2
Cover of Attack of the Ninja Frogs
Attack of the Ninja Frogs
3
Curse of the Were-wiener
4
Cover of Lair of the Bat Monster
Lair of the Bat Monster
5
Cover of No Such Thing as Ghosts
No Such Thing as Ghosts
6
Cover of Revenge of the Horned Bunnies
Revenge of the Horned Bunnies
7
Cover of When Fairies Go Bad
When Fairies Go Bad
8
Cover of Nightmare of the Iguana
Nightmare of the Iguana
9
Cover of The Case of the Toxic Mutants
The Case of the Toxic Mutants
10
Cover of Knight-napped!
Knight-napped!
11
Cover of The Frozen Menace
The Frozen Menace

Graphic Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2009โ€“2009)

#Title
1
Cover of Irrational Fears
Irrational Fears

Hamster Princess Series

Complete

6 books (2015โ€“2018)

Start with Harriet the Invincible, the first of 6 books in the Hamster Princess series.

#Title
1
Cover of Harriet the Invincible
Harriet the Invincible
2
Cover of Of Mice and Magic
Of Mice and Magic
3
4
Cover of Giant Trouble
Giant Trouble
5
Cover of Little Red Rodent Hood
Little Red Rodent Hood
6

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2004โ€“2004)

#Title
1
Cover of It Made Sense at the Time
It Made Sense at the Time

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

6 books (2008โ€“2019)

Start with Nurk, the first of 6 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

#Title
1
2
Nine Goblins(As: T. Kingfisher)
3
Jackalope Wives(As:T. Kingfisher)
4
The Tomato Thief
5
Sun, Moon, Dust
6
Cover of Minor Mage(As: T. Kingfisher)
Minor Mage(As: T. Kingfisher)

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

8 books (2014โ€“2025)

Start with The Seventh Bride(As: T. Kingfisher), the first of 8 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of The Seventh Bride(As: T. Kingfisher)
The Seventh Bride(As: T. Kingfisher)
2
Cover of Bryony and Roses(As: T. Kingfisher)
Bryony and Roses(As: T. Kingfisher)
3
Cover of Castle Hangnail
Castle Hangnail
4
Cover of The Raven and the Reindeer(As: T. Kingfisher)
The Raven and the Reindeer(As: T. Kingfisher)
5
Cover of The Twisted Ones(As: T. Kingfisher)
The Twisted Ones(As: T. Kingfisher)
6
Cover of A Wizardโ€™s Guide to Defensive Baking(As: T. Kingfisher)
A Wizardโ€™s Guide to Defensive Baking(As: T. Kingfisher)
7
Cover of The Hollow Places(As: T. Kingfisher)
The Hollow Places(As: T. Kingfisher)
8
Snake-Eater(As: T. Kingfisher)

Swordheart Series

Ongoing

2 books (2018โ€“2026)

Start with Swordheart and read in order.

#Title
1
2

Sworn Soldier Series

Ongoing

3 books (2022โ€“2025)

Start with What Moves the Dead and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of What Moves the Dead
What Moves the Dead
2
What Feasts at Night
3
What Stalks the Deep

T. Kingfisher Collections Series

Complete

3 books (2014โ€“2017)

Start with Toad Words And Other Stories and read in order.

#Title
1
Toad Words And Other Stories
2
Jackalope Wives and Other Stories
3
The Halcyon Fairy Book

T. Kingfisher Short Stories/Novellas Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2013โ€“2023)

Start with Nine Goblins, the first of 6 books in the T. Kingfisher Short Stories/Novellas series.

#Title
1
Nine Goblins
2
Jackalope Wives
3
The Rose MacGregor Drinking and Admiration Society
4
5
Metal Like Blood in the Dark
6

The Saint of Steel Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2020โ€“2023)

Start with Paladin's Grace, the first of 4 books in the The Saint of Steel series.

#Title
1
Cover of Paladin's Grace
Paladin's Grace
2
Paladin's Hope
3
Paladin's Strength
4
Paladin's Faith

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Ursula Vernon written?
Ursula Vernon has written 73 books across 16 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Ursula Vernon series?
Here are the first books in Ursula Vernon's series: Anthologies: The New Voices of Fantasy; Black Dogs: The House of Diamond; Clocktaur War: Clockwork Boys; Collections: Toad Words And Other Stories(As: T. Kingfisher); Digger: Digger, Volume One.
What order should I read Ursula Vernon's books?
We recommend reading Ursula Vernon's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Ursula Vernon still writing new books?
Yes, Ursula Vernon has 3 ongoing series: Standalone Novels, Swordheart, Sworn Soldier.

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