Bella Donna Books in Order

Ruth Symes's illustrated chapter-book series follows Bella Donna, an orphan who longs to be a witch and finds her place after she is fostered by the witch Lilith Sorciere on the magical Coven Road. Across six books she learns spells, makes friends, and balances ordinary school life with her growing witch powers.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Bella Donna

    Bella Donna

    2010 · Ruth Symes

    Bella has always longed for a real family, and when she is finally adopted by Aunt Hetty, she discovers her new home is full of surprises. Hetty…

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  2. Cover of Witchling

    Witchling

    2011 · Ruth Symes

    Now settled with Aunt Hetty, Bella is eager to develop her budding witch powers and prove herself among real witches. As she practises spells and…

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  3. Cover of Witch camp

    Witch camp

    2013 · Ruth Symes

    Bella heads off to a special summer camp where young witches gather to hone their magical skills together. Surrounded by new friends and unfamiliar…

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  4. Cover of Bella bewitched

    Bella bewitched

    2013 · Ruth Symes

    Bella's magical life takes another twist as her witchy talents continue to grow and new challenges arise. Juggling spells, friendships, and the…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Bella Donna books in?

Publication order — Publisher (Templar/Piccadilly Press) numbers the volumes 1-6, and this is the order widely recommended by readers and booksellers Start with “Bella Donna.”

How many books are in the Bella Donna series?

We list 4 books by Ruth Symes , published between 2010–2013.

Where can I buy the Bella Donna books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.