Twelve Kingdoms Books in Order
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
Mustapha and His Wise Dog
Buy on Amazon1985
Spells of Mortal Weaving
Buy on Amazon1986
The Witchwood Cradle
Buy on Amazon1987
The Water King's Laughter
Buy on Amazon1989
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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