Twelve Kingdoms Books in Order

4
Books
1985
First Book
1989
Latest Book
5
Years

Below you'll find the complete list of Twelve Kingdoms books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.

Reading order verified: January 2026

Publication Order

1

Mustapha and His Wise Dog

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1985

2

Spells of Mortal Weaving

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1986

3

The Witchwood Cradle

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1987

4

The Water King's Laughter

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1989

Frequently Asked Questions

The recommended reading order for the Twelve Kingdoms series is publication order: 1. Mustapha and His Wise Dog (1985), 2. Spells of Mortal Weaving (1986), 3. The Witchwood Cradle (1987), 4. The Water King's Laughter (1989). This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.

The Twelve Kingdoms series by Esther M. Friesner contains 4 books. The series began in 1985 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.

The Twelve Kingdoms series is written by Esther M. Friesner. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.

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