Dragon Books in Order

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The Dragon series by Laurence Yep follows the adventures of dragon princess Shimmer and her human companion Thorn as they navigate challenges to protect their people and restore balance to their world. Set in a mythical realm influenced by Chinese folklore, the series centers on themes of friendship, perseverance, and the struggle between good and evil. Each book explores the dragons' efforts to safeguard their home and maintain harmony through courage and unity.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. The Green Darkness

    1982 · Laurence Yep

    Dragon of the Lost Sea is a fantasy novel by American author Laurence Yep, first published in 1982. It is the first book in his Dragon series. Yep…

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  2. Cover of Dragon Steel

    Dragon Steel

    1985 · Laurence Yep

    The novel follows the dragon princess Shimmer and her human companion Thorn as they work together to free their clan from slavery at underwater…

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  3. Cover of Dragon Cauldron

    Dragon Cauldron

    1991 · Laurence Yep

    A novel by Laurence Yep in which a dragon named Shimmer, a monkey wizard, a reformed witch, and two humans go on a quest to mend the magic cauldron…

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  4. Cover of Dragon war

    Dragon war

    1992 · Laurence Yep

    Dragon War is a novel by Laurence Yep. The dragon princess Shimmer and her companions fight a war against the evil Boneless King in order to rescue…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Dragon books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Green Darkness”. Start with “The Green Darkness.”

How many books are in the Dragon series?

We list 4 books by Laurence Yep , published between 1982–1992.

Where can I buy the Dragon books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.