A.R. Capetta

1 series 3 books in order

A. R. Capetta is an acclaimed, bestselling author of novels centering magic, mystery, and queerness. Their Italian fantasy series begins with The Brilliant Death and moves to new heights in The Storm of Life. Their latest work is Rebel Robin, a Stranger Things prequel. Once & Future, their co-authored series with Cory McCarthy, was a finalist for the New England Book Award. Other YA titles include Echo After Echo, a Broadway story of love and murder, and The Lost Coast, a witchy mystery. A.R.’s books have been chosen for the ALA Rainbow List, Junior Library Guild Selections, Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year, Locus Reading List, and Booklist’s Top 10 SF/Fantasy and Horror for Youth. A.R. teaches in the MFA program for Writing for Children and Young Adults at VCFA and lives in Vermont with their spouse, Cory McCarthy.

Known for
Hocus and Pocus

Series by A.R. Capetta

Hocus and Pocus

3 books in order · 2024–2026

  1. Cover of Hocus and Pocus and the Spell for Home

    Hocus and Pocus and the Spell for Home

    2024 · A.R. Capetta

    From award-winning author A. R. Capetta comes a new first-chapter-book series delivering plenty of puppies, magic, and charm. Puppies Hocus and Pocus…

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  2. Cover of Hocus and Pocus and the Dragon Next Door

    Hocus and Pocus and the Dragon Next Door

    2025 · A.R. Capetta

    Magical puppies Hocus and Pocus have a new neighbor: Bye-Bye the dragon! Hocus is delighted, but Pocus is nervous about making friends—and about fire…

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  3. Cover of Hocus and Pocus and the Snow Day Sorcery

    Hocus and Pocus and the Snow Day Sorcery

    2026 · A.R. Capetta

    It’s time for the town Winter Solstice party and puppies Hocus and Pocus are ready to help out with their own special magic! This sweet series…

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Hocus and Pocus and the Wild Wands📅 Expected Feb 2, 2027

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has A.R. Capetta written?

We list 3 books by A.R. Capetta across 1 series, published between 2024–2026 — each shown in full reading order.

When is the next A.R. Capetta book coming out?

The next book is “Hocus and Pocus and the Wild Wands”, book 4 in the series, expected Feb 2, 2027. That is the publisher's announced date and can change; this page updates when it does.

What order should I read A.R. Capetta's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Hocus and Pocus and the Spell for Home.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy A.R. Capetta's books?

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